Description

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is currently hiring for an Assistant Division Director- Program and Quality (Public Health Medical Administrator I) within our Center for Family Health's (CFH) Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP)! In this role, you will serve as the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) clinical consultant and Medical Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing medical, legislative, and programmatic guidance to ensure the effectiveness, compliance, and advancement of screening and laboratory services statewide.
 
The deadline to apply is June 15, 2026, at 11:59PM PT. Please reach out to Apply@cdph.ca.gov with any questions.
 
Responsibilities:

• Leads quality oversight activities and meetings with internal and external SME partners across all GDSP programs, including Newborn Screening (NBS), Prenatal Screening (PNS), CA Birth Defects Monitoring Program (CBDMP) and Biobank operations
• Participates in strategic planning and quality metrics development for outcome tracking, incident resolution, and continuous improvement
• Serves on the GDSP Clinical Quality Management team, ensuring cross-sectional integration of medical oversight with operational functions
• Provides strategic direction and leadership to the Continuing Medical Education (CME) team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
• Monitors and reports on CME program outcomes, using data to drive decision-making and program enhancements
• Serves as the designated Clinical Consultant to the CLIA-certified Genetic Disease Laboratory (GDL), ensuring ongoing compliance with federal CLIA regulations
• Provides expert guidance on test performance specifications, analytical validation, proficiency testing, and corrective actions
• Reviews, interprets, and approves complex laboratory data, and contributes to establishing clinical thresholds and medical decision limits
• Collaborates with the laboratory director and quality assurance teams on clinical validity, test updates, and regulatory readiness
• Speaks with external providers/clinicians when required for quality oversight
   
  At 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.
   
  New to State Service? The following steps will navigate you through the application process:
   
  1.    Create a CalCareer account by going to https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Login.aspx.
  2.    Confirm that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position you are wanting to apply for. A link to view minimum qualifications is listed on each job posting.
  3.    After confirming that you meet the minimum qualifications, take, and pass the corresponding examination. Most exams are available online and can be found on CalCareers under the Exam/Assessment Search tab. Please note, while candidates are welcome to apply to positions without taking the examination, candidates pass the examination prior to appointment. Please review the minimum qualifications thoroughly, prior to beginning the examination.
  4.    Apply! Follow all directions and be sure to submit all requested documentation.
   
  Link to Apply: https://bit.ly/4tJyYO6