Digital Communications Lead

Health care facilities in California are licensed, regulated, inspected, and/or certified by a number of public and private agencies at the state and federal levels, including the CDPH Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CHCQ is responsible for ensuring health care facilities comply with state laws and regulations. In addition, CHCQ cooperates with CMS to ensure that facilities accepting Medicare and Medi-Cal (in California, Medicaid is referred to as Medi-Cal) payments meet federal requirements. CHCQ also oversees the certification of nurse assistants, home health aides, hemodialysis technicians, and the licensing of nursing home administrators.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by advancing the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. The HPSI serves as a highly skilled program consultant who oversees HAI and antimicrobial resistance (AR) health communications programs; participates in project development, maintains project plans, tracks project progress, and upholds timelines for key program projects; communicates with local health departments and health care providers as related to HAI data and information for the public; and implements methods for evaluation of program effectiveness. Responsible for participating in mandated HAI Advisory Committee meetings with local health jurisdictions, state and federal officials, community-based organizations, and participates in programmatic collaboratives and initiatives as appropriate.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience and familiarity with digital health communications and guidelines
• Experience working with varied stakeholders, including Information Technology, Media Firms and interdisciplinary teams
• Expertise in infectious diseases, preventative health, and public health programming Graphic Design experience (using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or similar software)

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.