The California Department of Public Health (CDPH)’s Coronavirus Science Branch (CSB) is part of the CDPH emergency response to COVID-19 in California. CSB coordinates and provides guidance on statewide COVID-19 case-reporting, surveillance, epidemiologic investigations, and laboratory testing, and on clinical and infection control issues. It processes and provides daily timely surveillance data updates used by groups at CDPH as well as the California Department of Technology and the Governor’s Office to track and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. CSB works closely with local health departments, other state teams and agencies, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on COVID-19 surveillance and response.

The CSB Deputy Director, under the direction of the CSB Director and as part of the CDPH Incident Management Structure, manages the CSB teams and professional staff of epidemiologists, data analysts, clinicians, laboratorians, and administrative staff to provide accurate daily data updates to the CDPH Director’s Office, the Health and Human Services Agency, the Governor’s Office, and other local, state, and federal partners including the CDC. The CSB Deputy Director will participate in daily COVID-19 management conferences and occasionally cover as the CSB Acting Director when needed.

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• This position is a managerial position to oversee and supervise team staff to assure accountability and integrity of COVID-19 data and outputs. Review daily data updates, results, epidemiologic analyses, and deliverables to data requests.
• Operate within Incident Command Structure (ICS) to respond to COVID-19 case report data-related needs of CDPH and the State of California.
• Establish and maintain reliable, efficient, and effective methods for communication with team members and other Science Branch members via web-based applications, telephone and email to maintain awareness of team capacity, status of data and immediate needs.
• Analyze and resolve problems and demonstrate solid subject matter knowledge.
• Participate in and present on all-jurisdiction calls, provide updates on the epidemiology of COVID-19 in California, and any information needed by local health jurisdictions for surveillance.
• Coordinate CSB teams to provide to local health departments and other public health partners, technical assistance on COVID-19 reporting, surveillance, laboratory, outbreak investigation, and infection control.
• Review and update team guidances, forms and procedures as needed.
• Attend meetings to represent CSB and be able to articulate and describe overall CSB response activities and data.
• Oversee and contribute to special projects related to COVID-19 as identified by CSB Director.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate and facilitate teleconferences and meetings, as required.
• Perform other duties as directed by the CSB Director.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Managerial experience and skills to effectively lead the CSB.
• Strong knowledge of epidemiology and data analytic methods.
• Experience in reviewing and interpreting data results, trends, and comparisons.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with public health staff and healthcare professionals and internal partners.
• Knowledge and application of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements and protection of health information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with web-based reporting systems (e.g., CalREDIE); electronic laboratory reporting and electronic case reporting.
• Ability to make time sensitive decisions in complex situations.
• Ability to prioritize, delegate and manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrate reliability, integrity and ability to work in rapidly changing environment.
• Fluency in spoken English is required.

• weekends.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand                                        Frequently
• Walk                                          Frequently
• Sit                                              Frequently
• Handling / Fingering              Occasionally
• Reach Outward                       Occasionally
• Reach Above Shoulder          Occasionally
• Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend     Occasionally
• Lift / Carry                               Occasionally - Up to 30 lbs
• Push/Pull                                 Occasionally - Up to 30 lbs
• See                                            Constantly
• Taste/ Smell                            Not Applicable

KEY

Not Applicable          Not required for essential functions

Occasionally             (0 - 2 hrs/day)

Frequently                (2 - 5 hrs/day)

Constantly                 (5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.