POSITION OPENINGS

Cultural Competency/Sensitivity Facilitator position at SFDPH

Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc., (PHFE), in collaboration with the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), HIV Prevention Section (HPS), invite applications for a Cultural Competency/Sensitivity Consultant/Facilitator with a strong background in government workplace relations and conflict resolution for the SFDPH, HPS. For Information: Marise Rodriguez at HIV Prevention Section; marise.rodriguez@sfdph.org tel. (415) 554-9176

California Primary Care Association has the following employment opportunities available:

Deputy Director of Policy – The Deputy Director of Policy will work with the Director of Government Affairs to develop and implement the organization’s budget, administrative and policy agenda. Candidate must have strong knowledge of the state legislative process and publicly funded health programs such as, Medi-Cal.

Associate Director, Grants & Development – The Associate Director of Grants & Development will work closely with CPCA’s executive team, and will oversee CPCA’s grant and business development activities. The primary responsibilities include tracking and reporting to funders, researching and pursing business opportunities, writing renewal proposals to current funders and researching and pursuing new sources of foundation support. Candidate must have at least 3 years of progressively responsible experience with proposal development and grant reporting.

Project Manager, Health Information Technology – The Project Manager of Health Information Technology will support community clinics and health centers in the use and procurement of: health information technology; data collection and reporting infrastructure; telemedicine; and health information exchange to improve the quality of care to clinic patients, and to support operational efficiencies. Experience of community clinics and/or other safety net providers a plus.

For complete job descriptions and application instructions: http://www.cpca.org/about/cpcajobs/

Posted 4/2/08

Seeking a new Executive Director for The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)

NACCHO is the national membership organization representing local health departments. NACCHO supports efforts that protect and improve the health of all people and all communities by promoting national policy, developing resources and programs, seeking health equity, and supporting effective local public health practice and systems.

The Executive Director will be responsible for the overall management and operation of the association, implementation of Board directives and policies, and financial and personnel management. S/he will assure that NACCHO takes a leadership role in the advancement of the practice of local public health and maintains a high quality organization that effectively addresses the needs of local health departments (LHDs).

Ideal candidates will have five (5) to ten (10) years experience managing a state, regional or local department of health, a nonprofit membership organization, and/or association with responsibility for program management, administrative supervision, staff and program oversight, and Board of Directors interaction preferred.

For further information visit NACCHO's website at: www.naccho.org

Posted 3/24/08

Employment Opportunity Announcement
Director of Strategic Communications

The Health Trust is leading the community to advance wellness in order to transform Silicon Valley into the healthiest region in the country. The Health Trust is focusing on three priority objectives:  Obesity prevention through healthy nutrition and physical activity, Healthy aging and Promoting equal opportunities for health and wellness within our diverse community. Over the last 10 years, The Health Trust has provided over $100 million of benefit to the community through program services and grant making activity.  

The Health Trust is seeking an exceptional individual to serve as Director of Strategic Communications, directing the communications efforts of The Health Trust and inspiring key partners and community groups to focus on policy advocacy for the public’s health. This demanding and rewarding position with the opportunity shape how the Santa Clara County community responds to key public health challenges in the coming decade and beyond.

The Director of Strategic Communications is responsible for communicating the vision and goals of The Health Trust to the community, with a focus on engaging and motivating community groups as they form their policy and program goals to keep them in alignment with The Health Trust’s overall vision of community-based wellness and prevention; ensures that all communications of The Health Trust support key strategic goals including a primary focus on policy advocacy goals; plays a key role in the creation of potential community projects, helping them focus on strategic communication for policy change; manages other communications efforts including PR and marketing, but maintains a primary focus on communications for health policy advocacy.

The Health Trust
2105 S. Bascom Ave., Ste. 220
Campbell, CA 95008
resume@healthtrust.org
FAX  408-559-9515

Full Time Position
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, medical and dependent care flexible spending, company paid life/ADD/LTD, 403(b) retirement plan, paid holidays, vacation, sick days.
Salary:   Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Click here to download the full job announcement

Posted 3/6/08

The Regional Asthma Management and Prevention Initiative is actively seeking qualified candidates for several positions. They would be employed by the Public Health Institute.

Program Communications Specialist II http://www.phi.org/about-employment-details.cfm?id=1129

Program/Policy Associate Addressing Asthma Disparities (Health Educator IV) http://www.phi.org/about-employment-details.cfm?id=1102

For further information contact Leslie Louie at leslie.louie@sbcglobal.net

Job Announcement: Executive Director of the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California

Deadline: Open Until Filled. First Review of Applications on March 1, 2008 TO APPLY: Interested candidates, please fax or email your resume, cover letter and salary expectations to: LCHC ED Search Committee, Fax (916) 440-8172 or email to cloeb@cpca.org
Status: Exempt, Full-Time Reports to: Advisory Board of Directors; Salary: Competitive Location: Sacramento; Benefits: excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

Two new staff positions at CCPHA

The California Center for Public Health Advocacy (CCPHA) is accepting applications for two new staff positions. We will hire a Local Policy Director and a Local Policy Coordinator for an exciting new project we are undertaking with the League of California Cities. Information about the positions is posted on our web site at: http://www.publichealthadvocacy.org/jobs.html. Address: P.O. Box 2309 Davis, CA 95617

Position Opening: Health Educator III - Nutrition Specialist

Public Health Institute (PHI) is a large non-profit public health organization conducting a broad range of public health research, training, and technical assistance programs in California, throughout the nation, and around the world. PHI is seeking a full time Health Educator III (HE III) for the Cancer Prevention and Nutrition Section (CPNS) within the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). This is not a state of California position. This position is located in Sacramento, CA. The HE III will provide nutrition/health and program consultation and technical assistance to Food Stamp Nutrition Education funded agencies across the state of California.

For the complete job posting visit www.phi.jobs - the position number is #29

California Primary Care Association seeks Senior Coordinator for Clinical Affairs team

The California Primary Care Association is recruiting for a Senior Coordinator for the Clinical Affairs team. The position will be focusing on supporting community clinics and health centers in creating an organizational structure to improve patient safety, improve office efficiencies, and to implement quality improvement activities. Education and Experience: Bachelors degree required with a Masters in Public Health, Public Administration, or Health Care Administration preferred. Three years experience in the healthcare field preferred, with experience of community clinics and/or other safety net providers a plus. To Apply: Submit cover letter, resume, salary requirements and professional references to jjohnson@cpca.org or FAX 916-440-8172.

Position testing announcements from the California Department of Public Health

The bulletin announcing open testing for the Public Health Laboratory Technician (Microbiology) has been released. Public Health Laboratory Technician (Microbiology) BRD: February 8, 2008 FFD: March 7, 2008 You may use the link provided in this announcement to view the bulletin.
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/services/jobs/Documents/PH%20Lab%20Tech%20(Micro)

The bulletin announcing CEA testing for California Department of Public Health Web Coordinator (CEA 1) has been released. BRD: February 8, 2008 FFD: March 3, 2008 You may use the link provided in this announcement to view the bulletin.
http://jobs.spb.ca.gov/bull2/ceaexambulletin2.cfm?bid=02082008_1&view=p

Posted 2/21/08

PHI Employment Opportunities

Public Health Institute is a large non-profit public health organization conducting a broad range of public health research, training, and technical assistance programs in California, throughout the nation, and around the world is seeking a full time Health Educator IV for the Regional Asthma Management and Prevention Initiative (RAMP). This position is located in Oakland, CA.

RAMP aims to reduce the burden of asthma by enhancing collaboration among diverse constituents to address a broad array of activities, ranging from clinical management to environmental prevention. RAMP is a clearinghouse of asthma information, provides technical assistance to asthma coalitions, and serves as a regional convener in the Bay Area. RAMP also coordinates Community Action to Fight Asthma (CAFA), a statewide network of asthma coalitions working to shape local, regional and state policies to reduce the environmental triggers of asthma for school-aged children where they live, learn, and play. Finally, RAMP serves as a Center for Excellence in Eliminating Disparities (CEED) related to asthma among African Americans and Latinos.

Two positions are available:

Program/Policy Associate Addressing Asthma Disparities (Health Educator IV)

The Health Educator IV manages RAMP’s activities related to state policy work and to regional advocacy efforts. With the regional advocacy efforts, the incumbent will lead some of RAMP’s collaborative regional advocacy activities, such as addressing asthma in schools or child care settings or addressing the connection between asthma and the built environment, housing, and/or diesel pollution. With the state policy work, the incumbent will lead a statewide network of community-based asthma coalitions through a process to identify policy priorities and then advocate for them, in collaboration with key partners.

Duties & Responsibilities: In coordination with other RAMP staff, the Health Educator IV will manage activities for at least one of RAMP’s regional advocacy committees. Activities include:

• Facilitate committee meetings. Lead the committee through a strategic planning process and develop work plans.
• Maintain/expand membership of the committee and build/strengthen partnerships with key partners throughout the region.
• Strengthen connections of RAMP’s committee work to African American and Latino communities and community-based organizations and work toward the development of best practices unique to those communities.
• Represent RAMP on regional collaboratives.
• Organize and facilitate capacity-building workshops, such as round table dialogues and trainings.

http://www.phi.org/about-employment-details.cfm?id=1102

Program Communications Specialist II

The Communications Specialist will be responsible for communications and public relations strategies, activities and products for a network of asthma coalitions, as well several other programs implemented by RAMP.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic communications plan to support project goals and related policy activities
• Design and implement a branding campaign for RAMP’s programs
• Plan and implement media advocacy campaigns and other media relations efforts, including media events as needed
• Manage website content and design development
• Produce bi-weekly e-newsletter for RAMP
• Help integrate program’s communication platforms, including website, e-newsletters, and other communication methods
• Produce publications, including newsletters, booklets, brochures, press releases, and fact sheets
• Oversee work of artists, graphic designers, printers, and other contractors/vendors to ensure quality, adherence to deadlines, and completion of work within budget

http://www.phi.org/about-employment-details.cfm?id=1129

Posted 2/4/08

Nurse Consultant Testing

The California Department of Public Health has announced Open Testing for Nurse Consultant positions.

For (a) Nurse Consultant III (Specialist) and (b) Nurse Consultant III (Supervisor) :

(a) http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/admin/jobs/Documents/NC3spec.pdf

(b) http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/admin/jobs/Documents/NC3sup.pdf

Promotional Testing: Health Facilities Evaluator Manager I

California Department of Public Health Announcement for promotional testing for Health Facilities Evaluator Manager I

Final Filing Date: January 15, 2008 Bulletin Release Date: December 21, 2007 SZ55 -8050 7H11401

HOW TO APPLY: To learn more about the job and testing arrangements, contact the testing office shown below.

Applications are available at http://www.spb.ca.gov/jobs/stateapp.htm. Applications may be filed in person or by mail with: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (916) 552-9369 Selection Unit In Person: 1501 Capitol Avenue, Suite 1501 By Mail: MS 1701 P.O. BOX 997378 Sacramento, CA 95899-7378 (DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE STATE PERSONNEL)

Promotional Testing: Health Facilities Evaluator Manager II

California Department of Public Health Announcement for promotional testing for Health Facilities Evaluator Manager II

Final Filing Date: January 15, 2008 Bulletin Release Date: December 21, 2007 SZ50 -7993 7H11402

HOW TO APPLY: To learn more about the job and testing arrangements, contact the testing office shown below.

Applications are available at http://www.spb.ca.gov/jobs/stateapp.htm. Applications may be filed in person or by mail with: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (916) 552-9369 Selection Unit In Person: 1501 Capitol Avenue, Suite 1501 By Mail: MS 1701 P.O. BOX 997378 Sacramento, CA 95899-7378 (DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE STATE PERSONNEL BOARD)

Employment Opportunity

The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research (Center) has an outstanding career opportunity for a Director of Communications.

The Center is one of the nation's leading health policy research centers and the premier source of health policy information for California.The Director of Communications will lead, direct and assume primary responsibility for all areas of communications, publications, and dissemination for the Center. He/she will coordinate these duties with and work as a member of the Center's senior management, and the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) senior management.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply: Go to: https://hr.mycareer.ucla.edu, search Campus Job Openings, Req. #11521.

For more information contact Karen Markus (310-794-2216 or kmarkus@ucla.edu)

Posted 1/27/08