Health Program Specialist

The Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of: Community Health Program Specialist. Interviews for Public Health Laboratory will begin the week of September 8, 2026. Job offer will be made on or before September 18, 2026. Interviews for Tuberculosis Prevention and Care will begin the week of September 8, 2026. Job offer will be made on or before September 18, 2026. Some position may have a teleworking and flexible schedule available after an initial training period and as special work projects permit. 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. Tuberculosis Prevention and Care The Community Health Program Specialist in this position plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, manages, and evaluates a variety of education and outreach activities to increase awareness of Tuberculosis (TB) throughout the region. coordinating program activities with schools and public/private healthcare providers, including hospitals, jails, laboratories, clinics, physicians, community health centers, County Public Health Centers, and Regional Centers providing administrative support including staff orientation and ongoing professional development support coordinating program activities in shelters, group homes and sites where TB screening is recommended developing and maintaining the public-facing website content Read the complete job description of Community Health Program Specialist including minimum qualifications, examples of duties, essential functions, etc.. To learn more about the Public Health Services Department in the Health and Human Services Agency, see the Strategic Plan: Public Health Services Strategic Plan—2025-2027. The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications at time of appointment. Hiring Process and Timeline Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date. If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies. Education and Experience 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, 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. Accommodation Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case‑case basis. Veteran’s Preference Policy As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Veteran’s Preference Policy: The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veteran's Preference Policy for additional information. Military Skills Translator: Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help! Please read the Military Skills Translator to access the tool. Diversity and Inclusion 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. The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov). Disaster Service Worker Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. 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