This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing the more varied, and complex technical analytical assignments. The Health Program Specialist (HPS) I’s primary focus is to monitor, track, and make high level recommendations for Office of AIDS’s (OA) special fund, the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Rebate Fund (Fund 3080), and to establish, track, revise, and coordinate OA’s encumbrances. The HPS I is responsible for the tracking, monitoring, and reconciling nearly half a billion dollars in revenues (rebate checks) deposited into the ADAP Rebate Fund annually that are produced from invoicing drug manufacturers for drugs purchased by ADAP clients. The HPS I will work closely with CDPH Accounting to ensure revenues (rebate checks) are deposited and that the fund balance is adequate to support program needs. The HPS I interacts with various levels of management, government, and contractors.

The HPS I will also be responsible for taking care of OA’s encumbrances by working with OA programs and the procurement and purchasing unit to encumber, dis-encumber, track encumbrances, and review STD 215 documents.

The attached duty statement indicates whether this position is eligible for telework. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200, and may be required to report to a CDPH office, when needed. 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 Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

 

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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.

The Office of AIDS (OA) is a division within the California Department of Public Health, Center for Infectious Diseases. OA works collaboratively with state and federal agencies, local health jurisdictions, universities, and community-based organizations to ensure that efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic are targeted and effective.

 

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/28/2024

Who May Apply

How To Apply

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting. Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.