Breastfeeding Programs Section Chief

Company: California Department Of Public Health (cdph)
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

The California Department of Public Health is currently hiring for a Breastfeeding Programs Section Chief for the Center for Family Healths Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC)!*About the WIC Program:*The Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) has been part of the nations nutrition safety net for 50 years.Extensive research has found WIC to be a cost-effective investment that leads to healthier infants, more nutritious diets, health care for children, and subsequently higher academic achievement for students. WIC helps families receive healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other community services.*About the Role:*The selected candidate will plan, organize, direct, and supervise the work of a multidisciplinary team of professional, technical, and support staff in the Breastfeeding Programs Section.*Responsibilities:*Oversees implementation of WIC breastfeeding programs including the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program, the Regional Breastfeeding Liaison Program, and the Breast Pump Program, breastfeeding education, and nutrition services training operations in accordance with state and federal regulations, guidance, and directives. Plans, organizes, and directs workload, and makes recommendations on a broad spectrum of administrative and program related issues. Provides leadership on the design and implementation of the divisions modernization strategies and processes necessary for enhancing breastfeeding support and training. Provides leadership in the identification of weaknesses or inefficiencies of current control and analytical processes and recommends adjustments to existing processes.Collaborates with the participant data research team to evaluate approaches, strategies, and outcomes related to WIC breastfeeding services, including strategies to increase the initiation and duration of breastfeeding by WIC mothers, including promulgation of model standards. Ensures the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling (BFPC) Program follows the WIC Breastfeeding Model Components for Peer Counseling as required by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Collaborate with staff from the USDA, WIC local agencies, and breastfeeding teams from other states in the Western Region. Coordinates with the Operations Branch to oversee the BFPC Program grant including the awarding of funds to WIC local agencies, providing technical assistance to BFPC Program staff.Collaborates with the WIC management team, branches, and sections to ensure appropriate WIC program activities, policies, and procedures incorporate breastfeeding services requirements as identified by federal and local policies. Oversee partnerships with CDPH and other health and human services programs to maximize services. Provides guidance and technical assistance to WIC local agencies, as appropriate, to improve and modernize systems, policies, and procedures to better serve and enhance the WIC experience for participants and staff. Understands federal and state regulations, statutes, and laws related to breastfeeding within the WIC program; provides leadership in support of the effort to incorporate, revise, and enhance program process and procedures into federal and state regulations.Recruits, interviews, and hires staff; determines training needs of new and existing staff; identifies and promotes continuing staff development and specialized training; ensures staff complete mandatory trainings; evaluates performance of staff in a timely manner using the Performance Appraisal Summary process; coaches and mentors staff in work plan development and monitors work progress; reviews/approves timesheets and absence requests; and completes documentation related to attendance, preventative, corrective, or adverse action, when appropriate.Actively participates in the WIC Management Team and other manager meetings to ensure accountability for performance and outcomes for the WIC program; keeps management appraised of program status and achievements. Collaborates and communicates with management across the division to discuss, plan, and implement strategies impacting WIC services.Represents the Division and the Department at meetings with other state, local, and federal government officials regarding Local Policy and Training. Provides communications with WIC partners and stakeholders, both orally and in writing. Advises the Local Policy and Health Programs Branch Chief, WIC Assistant Division Chief, and WIC Division Chief of actions required to address policy or program operations issues in these areas. Prepares and edits reports, issues memorandums, position papers, and articles suitable for publication. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.*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:1.Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.2.Ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues.3.Ability to communicate effectively with staff at various levels, external agencies, and the general public.4.Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including reviewing and editing documents.*Experience In:*1.Public health or social service program administration or delivery.2.Program monitoring and compliance.3.Contract development and management.4.Managing staff and multiple projects concurrently.5.Using and interpreting data to determine program improvement and quality assurance.*Knowledge Of:*1.State and federal policies and regulations.2.Information gathering techniques.3.Project management methodology.*The deadline to apply is June 5th, 2025.**Links to Apply: https://bit.ly/3ZxyTAO**New to the State application process? To be considered for this role, you must follow the directions below. We do not accept applications from external platforms. *1.Create a CalCareer account by going to CalCareers.ca.gov.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.4.Apply! Follow all directions and be sure to submit all requested documentation.*Please reach out to Apply@cdph.ca.gov with any questions.*At CDPH equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of Californias 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.Job Type: Full-timePay: $7,643.00 - $9,496.00 per monthBenefits:* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceSchedule:* Monday to FridayWork Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95834by Jobble

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