Why Join DHCS?
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!
About this Role: Under the administrative direction of the Quality and Health Equity Division Chief, the Quality and Health Equity Transformation Branch Chief is responsible for the administrative oversight of all aspects all quality improvement and health equity improvement activities and technical assistance across all Medi-Cal managed care, behavioral health and dental delivery systems as well as other quality improvement initiatives to achieve Medi-Cals vision for high-quality, equitable whole-person care for all of its members. The Branch Chief is responsible for overseeing all improvement activities related to member experience and providing culturally and linguistically appropriate care. The Branch Chief is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Clinical Quality & Health Equity Improvement Section and the Performance Improvement Section, implementing recommendations from External Quality Review Organization reports, and fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement. The PHMA I, is a member of the DHCS Management Staff and subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700).Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact Recruit@dhcs.ca.gov , we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!
This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming this position, annually by April 1, and when leaving this position.
Results from the Public Health Medical Administrator I I CalCareers examination with a final file date of 12/16/2025 is currently in progress and will be utilized for filling this position.
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Simple Application Steps
If you are interested in this position, complete the following simple steps:
Education: If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your diploma/degree and/or unofficial/informal transcripts for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.
Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion, not a cover letter, prepared by the applicant describing how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position.
The SOQ serves as documentation of the applicant’s ability to present information clearly and provide DHCS additional information about their experience and qualifications concisely in writing. The DHCS may not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.
The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, single-spaced and using 12-point font. You must indicate your Full Name and Job Control Number at the top right corner.
Candidates who do not complete and submit an SOQ may not be considered for this position. Please explain how your experience, skills, and education makes you the ideal candidate for this role. Please include your experience with quality improvement, and managing a team.Position requires employee to have and maintain a valid California Medical License.
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 9/26/2025Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).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 When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Health Care Services
Mailing
Attn: Certification Technician JC 489528
M.S. 1300
P.O. Box 997411
Sacramento , CA 95899-7411
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Health Care Services
Drop-Off
Certification Section JC 489528
1501 Capitol Avenue, Suite 71.1501
Sacramento , CA 95814
Monday-Friday (excluding holidays)
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Refer to the Statement of Qualifications Requirement Section for instructions.
DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team:
Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as:
Full benefits information can be found on CalHR's
provides more information about our commitment to serving Californians and organizational excellence.
We need your help! Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief optional survey: . This survey is not required to be considered for this position.
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Peter Min
(916) 954-1306
peter.min@dhcs.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
This position is currently eligible for telework up to three days per week and is required to report in person a minimum of two days per week. This position may be eligible for telework up to five days a week, contingent on operational business needs. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change consistent with DHCS’ Telework Program and Government Code sections 14200 – 14203. Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required.
The selected candidate will be assigned an available DHCS office closest to their residence prior to their start date. The selected candidate will be required to report to their assigned DHCS office and other DHCS locations as needed.
Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated office and residence, subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
For a list of possible DHCS office assignment locations, please reference the reporting location document attached to the duty statement on this job advertisement.
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