Job Details

Training and Outbreak Response Coordinator

PPH-Domestic-Core-STD

Full Time

81661BR

Job Summary

Note: This is a contract position with a current end date of January 31, 2026, with possibility of extension. This position offers full benefits (medical, dental, vision, including retirement & pension eligibility). This position is located at the California Department of Public Health Sexually Transmitted Diseases Control Branch (STDCB) in Richmond, CA. The deadline to apply for this position is Friday, October 25.

This position is assigned to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Control Branch, and is under the direction of the Disease Intervention Section (DIS) Chief. Training and Outbreak Response Coordinator serves as the Sexually Transmitted Disease-Human Immunodeficiency Virus (STD-HIV) Disease Intervention Section (DIS) Training/Outbreak Response Coordinator and provides training and technical assistance to local health jurisdictions (LHJs) to build their capacity in planning, implementing, and evaluating STD/HIV DIS activities. In collaboration with the STD Control Branch's (STDCB) epidemiologic and clinical staff, this position is also responsible for providing technical assistance in outbreak identification, investigation, and containment strategies. This position will provide responsive, high-quality services to LHJs, representatives of outside agencies, and members of the public by providing accurate, complete, and up-to-date information in a courteous, efficient, and timely manner. This position will also work collaboratively with managers and staff within the STDCB, Office of Aids (OA), as well as external stakeholders to support outbreak response needs, develop tools, and write reports that contribute to data-driven STD-HIV response.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $78,000 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: UCSF Benefits

Department Description

The Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Control Branch is part of the Division of Communicable Disease Control, within the Center for Infectious Diseases, of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The CDPH is dedicated to protecting and optimizing the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities.

The mission of CDPH's STD Control Branch is to reduce the transmission and impact of sexually transmitted infections (STI), mpox and viral hepatitis in California, particularly among communities disproportionately affected by these infections. Because diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our public health work, STD Control Branch embraces and values the contributions of all communities across California to fulfill our public health mission. In collaboration with LHJs and other community partners in public and private sectors, the STD Control Branch supports equitable STD and viral hepatitis prevention and control efforts by providing statewide leadership, policy, guidelines, training, technical assistance, surge capacity, and outbreak response, and by supporting safety-net service delivery in priority settings and populations.

UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS) is dedicated to improving health and reducing the burden of disease in the world's most vulnerable populations. It integrates UCSF expertise in all of the health, social, and biological sciences, and focuses that expertise on pressing issues in global health. IGHS works with partners in countries throughout the world to achieve these aims. IGHS seeks to improve health worldwide, especially in developing countries, through research that informs policy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Minimum of 3 years directly related experience
• Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality
• Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes
• Working skills in training, teaching, presenting public health concepts related to disease intervention
• Critical thinking ability, problem-solving skills, and demonstrate flexibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a public health agency or working on health research
• Working skills in data collection, data management, database design and data security measures.
• Strong policy analysis techniques
• Health care background with experience interacting with patients, including interviewing about sensitive health topics, such as STDs

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

007398 PROJECT POLICY ANL 3

Job Category

Administrative Support, Professional (Non-Clinical)

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Contract

Percentage

100%

Appointment End Date

31-Jan-2026

Location

Richmond, CA

Campus

TBD

Work Style

Hybrid

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F, 8-5