Community Health Program Specialist-26477507

The Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of:

Community Health Program Specialist

Future Salary Increases:

** June 2027 – 3.53% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 0.53% Market Adjustment)

Community Health Program Specialists provide administrative and technical program support in the areas of community health program planning, development, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and analysis.

There are currently two vacancies.  One position is in the Laboratory of Public Health Services and the other is in the Tuberculosis Prevention and Care unit of the Public Health Services Department.  The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other departments.

Public Health Services Laboratory

The core function of this position is to provide program, budget, and contract management for the public health laboratory operations.  This role will also lead projects and initiatives that support laboratory priorities.  Additionally, as a Community Health Program Specialist you will coordinate with laboratory leadership, vendors, service provides, and internal partners to ensure contractual obligations are met, operational needs are supported, and opportunities for process improvement, efficiency, and service enhancement are identified.

1. Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. 
   Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
2. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
3. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date. 

1. A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, in a health or social services field; AND, three (3) years of administrative or program management experience in the health care field; OR,

2. Certification that meets the California State Department of Health Services definition of "skilled professional medical personnel" (e.g., registered nurse, nutritionist, medical social worker, public health educator); AND, three (3) years of administrative or program management experience in the health care field.

Note: Supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Blind Applicant Screening

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. 

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
     
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Conditions of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
 

Evaluation Process
Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in the supplemental questionnaire.

The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.