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Cal-PPH Fellow
PPH-Domestic-PHC
Full Time
71234BR
Job Summary
Note: This is a 13 month contract, starting the date of hire.
Cal-PPH creates a workforce pathway for early career public health professionals from historically underrepresented and diverse backgrounds to ensure a well-trained public health workforce across California that can effectively and efficiently respond to public health issues to ensure the health and safety of the population. Development and implementation of Cal-PPH will create opportunities to engage community members, deliver culturally competent services, and enhance public health practice. Initial and ongoing training will be provided via the Virtual Training Academy (VTA+) with an emphasis on a variety of entry-level skills necessary for California’s public health workforce. Additional core public health skills will be incorporated into the initial and ongoing curriculum. After the initial core training, fellows will receive robust experiential learning at their assigned LHJ host sites. Throughout the program, fellows will receive ongoing continuing education and professional development support from the VTA+, the CDPH Cal-PPH program team, and their LHJ host sites.
For more info about the Cal-PPH Fellowship Program, visit our website: .
Interested applicants should submit by Monday February 13th, 2023 midnight
- Resume/CV including:
- Educational background
- Professional experience
- Volunteer and/or community service
- Personal Statement (minimum 1 page, maximum 2 pages, 12 point font, single spaced) addressing:
- What relevant skills, education or experience will you bring to the Cal-PPH fellowship program?
- What aspects of working for a local public health department interest you, and why?
- The 10 Essential Public Health Services describe the public health activities that all communities should undertake. Which component of this framework interests you most and why? (link to: )
Salary: $53,000 annual salary, non-negotiable.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
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Please note: The compensation ranges listed online for roles not covered by a bargaining unit agreement are very wide, however a job offer will typically fall in the range of 80% – 120% of the established mid-point. An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.
For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.
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Department Description
UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS) is dedicated to improving health and reducing the burden of disease in the world’s most vulnerable populations. It integrates UCSF expertise in all of the health, social, and biological sciences, and focuses that expertise on pressing issues in global health. IGHS works with partners in countries throughout the world to achieve these aims. IGHS seeks to improve health worldwide, especially in developing countries, through research that informs policy.
IGHS is committed to ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment as we work towards becoming an anti-racist organization. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. Please see our statement on anti-racism here:
This position is assigned to the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) California Pathways into Public Health (Cal-PPH) Fellowship Program. Cal-PPH is a 13-month training and worksite placement program developed in collaboration between CDPH, UCSF, and UCLA. Cal-PPH creates a workforce pathway for early-career public health professionals from historically underrepresented and diverse backgrounds to ensure a well-trained public health workforce across California that can effectively and efficiently respond to ensure the health and safety of the population. Development and implementation of Cal-PPH will create opportunities to deliver culturally competent services and enhance local public health practice. Training will be provided by UCSF, UCLA and CDPH with an emphasis on public health fundamentals and skills necessary for early career individuals.
It is the mission of CDPH to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. The CDPH Center for Infectious Diseases protects the people in California from the threat of preventable infectious diseases and assists those living with an infectious disease in securing prompt and appropriate access to healthcare, medications and associated support services.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience/training (e.g. Associates degree + 2 years work experience, or high school diploma + 4 years work experience)
- Ability to develop relationships and communicate with individuals in a professional and empathetic manner, maintaining emotional and cultural awareness
- Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with patients, community members and community organizations
- Ability to work effectively and build trust with a wide range of diverse individuals (e.g. all ages and from a wide range of social and economic backgrounds)
- Ability to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in writing, with the ability to contribute to clear and concise reports, presentations, and documentation
- Skilled in the use of a personal computer and basic software applications (Microsoft Word, Outook, Teams and/or Zoom)
- Basic organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet assigned deadlines
- Ability to manage tasks independently (with guidance and supervision) and know when to ask for support from supervisor and/or preceptors
- Ability to work in-person and travel locally within the host site LHJ per the jurisdiction protocol
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of principles and practices of public health
- General knowledge of the functions of the health department and partnering community health agencies
- Basic understanding of public health problems and social determinants of health
- Basic skills in data entry and analysis for the management of disease investigation data
- Experience with cross-cultural or multi-cultural settings
- Fluency in Spanish and/or another language
- Ability to be nimble and flexible, adjusting to changing situations and circumstances
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Organization
Campus
Job Code and Payroll Title
004190 INFECTION PREVENTION CRD 1
Job Category
Administrative Support, Professional and Managerial, Research and Scientific
Bargaining Unit
99 – Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)
Employee Class
Contract
Percentage
100%
Location
Various Work Sites
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
Monday-Friday 8-5p
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Further information about the University of California, San Francisco, is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. UCSF seeks candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence, and the communities we serve.