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The California Department of Public Health seeks a Supervisory I to lead the PrEP-AP Unit in the Sacramento area. You will supervise staff, develop and implement program standards, and coordinate with partners across government and community groups to reduce HIV/STI disparities.
As Unit Chief, you will analyze surveillance data, advise leadership on policy and fiscal issues, and ensure delivery of services while navigating the new PLP 2025 pay adjustments and the unit’s objectives.
At the California Department of Public Health (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.
At the California Department of Public Health (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.
The Office of AIDS (OA) is an office within the California Department of Public Health, Center for Infectious Diseases, Division of HIV, HCV, and STIs. The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Branch, within OA, helps ensure that people living with HIV/AIDS who are uninsured and under insured have access to medication on ADAP’s formulary. Insurance premium payment programs within the ADAP Branch provides assistance designed to ensure access to medical care and treatment for people living with HIV/AIDS.
The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.
CDPH is an E-Verify Employer
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
The Supervisor I oversees and manages the administration and oversight of the Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Assistance Program (PrEP-AP) which provides assistance to eligible individuals who cannot afford medication and medical services for the prevention of HIV. Provides first level supervision of the unit and is responsible for its administration and all development and implementation activities. The Supervisor I works with staff to develop and implement standards for operation, evaluation, and the provision of technical assistance, and interacts with various levels of government, community-based HIV prevention and care providers, and other public and private entities. Advises ADAP Branch management on policy, programmatic, and fiscal issues, and performs the complex and sensitive work as needed. The Supervisor I understands and uses programmatic and surveillance data to assess the status of HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) epidemics, identifies strategies and actions to reduce new HIV and STIs cases addresses health inequities that result in disproportionate disease burdens among marginalized demographic groups, and aligns and mobilizes resources and stakeholders to achieve goals.
The Supervisor I works under the direction of the PREP-AP and Strategic Projects Section Chief as Chief of the PrEP-AP Unit.
In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Final Filing Date: 11/12/2026
Job Code #: JC-537097
Position #(s): 580-405-4800-013
Working Title PrEP-AP Unit Chief
Classification SUPERVISOR I
$7,172.00 - $8,910.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework Hybrid
Job Type Permanent, Full Time