california public health corps (ca-phc) training
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APPLICATION NOW OPEN!
California Public Health Corps (CA-PHC)
Training & Pathways Program
Webinar Informational Sessions
Saturday, June 12&
Wednesday, June 16
California Public Health (CA-PHC) Training & Pathways Program Mission
▪ Create a workforce pathway for early-career public health professionals from diverse backgrounds and disproportionately affected communities to conduct communicable disease prevention and control, community engagement and emergency response activities at Local Health Jurisdiction Host Sites
▪ 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
How did this program get started?The COVID-19 pandemic clearly illustrated the need for a well-trained & versatile public health workforce.
Program funding starts at the federal level and moves down to the local health jurisdictions.
Centers for Disease
Control & Prevention
California Department of Public Health
Contracting Agency: UC San
Francisco
Trainees & Local Health Jurisdiction Host Sites
Why apply to CA-PHC?
45 Trainees will be selected to participate in this two-year paid CA-PHC training and job placement program
▪ $60,000 annual salary with full benefits
▪ Remote training through CA Virtual Training Academy to support career advancement in public health
▪ In-person job site placement at a Local Health Jurisdiction Host Site
▪ Job duties include communicable disease prevention and control, community engagement and emergency response activities
Trainee Eligibility Criteria
Required Qualifications
Applicants must meet ONE criteria:1. High School diploma AND at least
four years of any work experience 2. Associates Degree AND at least
two years of any work experience 3. Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications
• At least six months of full-time communicable disease control experience
• At least one year of full-time health and human services experience
• Fluency in Spanish and/or another language besides English
CA-PHC Timeline Highlights
July 2021Selection of 45
CA-PHC trainees
August 2021Initial 3 week
virtual training
September 2021Placement at LHJ host sites
2-year program: August 2021 – July 2023
CA-PHC Trainee Job DutiesPrevention and control of COVID-19 and other identified public health emergencies. Key activities:
● Core communicable disease control activities
● Engagement and collaboration with communities and partner organizations
● Attendance at CA-PHC training and workforce development sessions
● Other relevant activities as assigned by LHJ
Local Health Jurisdiction Host Sites
City of Long Beach, Imperial, Los Angeles,
Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego,
Santa Barbara, Ventura
Northern California
Bay Area
Greater Sacramento
San Joaquin Valley
Southern California
Del Norte, Modoc, Shasta, Tehama
Kern, Madera, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus,
Tulare
Amador, Butte, El Dorado, Plumas, Sacramento,
Sutter, Yolo, Yuba
Alameda, City of Berkeley,
Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa,
San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara,
Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma
CA-PHC Training Curricula3 week intensive virtual training
– Public Health 101 – Motivational Interviewing and Health Coaching– COVID, STD, HIV, TB and other disease “101” Sessions– Case Investigation and Contact Tracing– Intro to Incident Command System (ICS) – Cultural Humility– Professional Development
Follow-up training– Outbreak Management– School Specialist– Vaccine Communications– Data Management, Systems and Analytics
Ongoing Support
Professional Development
● Ongoing training offerings
● Cohort team building, social support & professional development workshops
● Networking events
Guidance & Mentorship
● Provided by:
○ CDPH staff
○ UCLA/UCSF faculty
○ LHJ host site staff
Next Steps1. Submit your application HERE by Sunday,
June 20 at 11:59pm PST○ CV/Resume○ Cover letter
2. Visit our webpage and send any questions to [email protected]
Cover Letter Instructions
Two to three pages single spaced addressing
Why you are a good candidate
How your participation in this program will help you achieve future career goals
A major public health problem in your community and one potential solution
Resume Instructions
Essential Categories: Contact Information, Education, Experience
Additional Categories: Skills, Leadership, Activities/Volunteers, Relevant Courseworks/Projects, Interests
Required QualificationsHigh School diploma AND at least four years of any work experience
Associates Degree AND at least two years of any work experience
Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications■ Fluency in Spanish and/or another language besides English
■ At least 6 months communicable disease experience
■ At least 1 year health and human services
2021 Application Timeline
July 6 - July 14Invites for interviews
End of July45 Trainees
matched with LHJ Host Sites
August 23rdStart of 3-week intensive virtual
training
Applications due:Sunday (6/20) at 11:59pm PST
Applications reviewed: 6/21 - 7/31
September 13thPlacement at LHJ
Host Site
Thank you! On behalf of our planning team at
CDPH, UCLA, and UCSF
Contact us: [email protected]
For more information, visit our webpage