California Department of Public Health
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I JC-501315
California Department of Public Health, Richmond, California, United States, 94875
Quality Improvement Coordinator | HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I, JC-501315
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Quality Improvement Coordinator
role at
California Department of Public Health .
California Department of Public Health provided pay range:
$6,623.00 - $8,290.00 .
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.
Located on an extensive 29‑acre property in Richmond’s Marina Bay, the Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS) operates at the Richmond Campus, employing more than 1,200 professionals dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of all Californians. CLS drives innovation and collaboration in infectious disease and environmental testing, providing critical investigation and surveillance activities that form the foundation of disease response and prevention efforts.
The Laboratory Field Services (LFS) branch is dedicated to protecting the health of our state’s residents by ensuring the accuracy and reliability of clinical and public health laboratory testing. This mission is carried out through rigorous licensure, inspection, proficiency testing, and oversight of clinical and public health laboratories, tissue banks, biologics facilities, and blood banks. Additionally, LFS supervises the education, training, examination, and licensure of laboratory personnel to uphold the highest standards in laboratory sciences.
Please be aware this is a hybrid position. It requires four days a week in the office after the in‑person training is complete.
Richmond campus offers secured FREE parking and has FREE charging stations!
Job Description and Duties This position supports CDPH’s mission and strategic plan by identifying needs and coordinating support services for public health laboratories in local health jurisdictions for the Laboratory Services Branch, of the Center for Laboratory Sciences.
The Health Program Specialist I (HPSI), acting as the Quality Improvement Coordinator (QIC) of the Laboratory Licensing and Registration Section (LLRS), will ensure quality standards in clinical and public health laboratories through licensing, examination, inspection, education, and proficiency testing. In collaboration with the LLRS and the Information Technology Services Division (ITSD), the QIC will gather, organize and analyze data and produce meaningful reports related to both Public Health Laboratories and private laboratories in California.
Establishes standards for scientific documentation across CDPH’s labs, prepares guidance manuals with standard policies and procedures, and serves as a highly skilled technical consultant to the Section, Branch, and the Center for Laboratory Sciences on the development of innovative tools.
The incumbent works under the direction of the Examiner III, Section Chief of the Laboratory Licensing and Registration Section in the Laboratory Field Services Branch.
Desirable Qualifications
Critical thinking skills
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with leadership, other state and federal agencies, and CDPH.
Balance multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to work under pressure, execute sound judgement and exercise a high degree of confidentiality.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively in a team environment.
Experience working with databases, the ability to develop and evaluate alternative analyses, and present ideas and information effectively is a plus but not required.
Proficient in using MS (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Visio, and PowerPoint).
Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
Eligibility Information If you are new to California State Service, you must take and pass the examination for this classification to be eligible for hire. Current state employees without transfer or list eligibility must also complete and pass the examination for this classification to qualify for this position.
Please visit the CalCareers/Exams web page to review the Health Program Specialist I exam bulletin.
Telework Information This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in‑person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the duty statement.
Final Filing Date: 12/23/2025
Job Code #: JC-501315
Working Title: Quality Improvement Coordinator
Classification: HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Contact: Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.
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Quality Improvement Coordinator
role at
California Department of Public Health .
California Department of Public Health provided pay range:
$6,623.00 - $8,290.00 .
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.
Located on an extensive 29‑acre property in Richmond’s Marina Bay, the Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS) operates at the Richmond Campus, employing more than 1,200 professionals dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of all Californians. CLS drives innovation and collaboration in infectious disease and environmental testing, providing critical investigation and surveillance activities that form the foundation of disease response and prevention efforts.
The Laboratory Field Services (LFS) branch is dedicated to protecting the health of our state’s residents by ensuring the accuracy and reliability of clinical and public health laboratory testing. This mission is carried out through rigorous licensure, inspection, proficiency testing, and oversight of clinical and public health laboratories, tissue banks, biologics facilities, and blood banks. Additionally, LFS supervises the education, training, examination, and licensure of laboratory personnel to uphold the highest standards in laboratory sciences.
Please be aware this is a hybrid position. It requires four days a week in the office after the in‑person training is complete.
Richmond campus offers secured FREE parking and has FREE charging stations!
Job Description and Duties This position supports CDPH’s mission and strategic plan by identifying needs and coordinating support services for public health laboratories in local health jurisdictions for the Laboratory Services Branch, of the Center for Laboratory Sciences.
The Health Program Specialist I (HPSI), acting as the Quality Improvement Coordinator (QIC) of the Laboratory Licensing and Registration Section (LLRS), will ensure quality standards in clinical and public health laboratories through licensing, examination, inspection, education, and proficiency testing. In collaboration with the LLRS and the Information Technology Services Division (ITSD), the QIC will gather, organize and analyze data and produce meaningful reports related to both Public Health Laboratories and private laboratories in California.
Establishes standards for scientific documentation across CDPH’s labs, prepares guidance manuals with standard policies and procedures, and serves as a highly skilled technical consultant to the Section, Branch, and the Center for Laboratory Sciences on the development of innovative tools.
The incumbent works under the direction of the Examiner III, Section Chief of the Laboratory Licensing and Registration Section in the Laboratory Field Services Branch.
Desirable Qualifications
Critical thinking skills
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with leadership, other state and federal agencies, and CDPH.
Balance multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to work under pressure, execute sound judgement and exercise a high degree of confidentiality.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively in a team environment.
Experience working with databases, the ability to develop and evaluate alternative analyses, and present ideas and information effectively is a plus but not required.
Proficient in using MS (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Visio, and PowerPoint).
Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
Eligibility Information If you are new to California State Service, you must take and pass the examination for this classification to be eligible for hire. Current state employees without transfer or list eligibility must also complete and pass the examination for this classification to qualify for this position.
Please visit the CalCareers/Exams web page to review the Health Program Specialist I exam bulletin.
Telework Information This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in‑person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the duty statement.
Final Filing Date: 12/23/2025
Job Code #: JC-501315
Working Title: Quality Improvement Coordinator
Classification: HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Contact: Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.
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