JC-483934 - Quality Improvement Analyst

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. By integrating emerging scientific capabilities in testing, analytics, and communications, CLS enhances coordination, support, and leadership within the public health laboratory system at the state, local, and national levels.

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.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework.  Richmond campus offers secured FREE parking and has FREE charging stations!

*The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.

*The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by identifying needs and coordinating support services for public health laboratories in local jurisdictions. As part of the Laboratory Field Services (LFS) Branch it ensures quality standards in clinical and public health laboratories, tissue and blood banks, the production of biologics, and laboratory scientists through licensing, examination, inspection, education, and proficiency testing.

The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) position serves as the point of contact between CDPH and the laboratories. The AGPA provides support to the Health Program Specialist I (HPSI) and Research Data Specialists and maintains continuity of communication between internal and stakeholders. The AGPA supports the implementation of Lean methodology in the administration of public health data, monitoring and evaluation activities for the Laboratory Field Services Branch. This position is required to travel up to 5% to attend meetings and trainings within the State.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with leadership, other state, 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, analyze data, 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.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=483934

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.