Job Description

Job Summary

The Pathways Fellowship is a paid 13-monthtraining program for people from historically underrepresented and diverse backgrounds interested in starting a career in public health. Pathways Fellows will work at California local health department host sites in a variety of roles where they will improve their public health skills and deliver culturally competent services to the local community. Foundational training will be provided and will focus on the entry-level skills necessary for California's public health workforce. Ongoing continuing education and professional development will continue through the end of the program. Those with High School diploma/GED, Associates degree, or Bachelor's degree are encouraged to apply.

For more information about the Pathways Fellowship Program, visit our website at

Interested applicants should submit no later than by 11:59PM Pacific Time on Friday, April 5, 2024.

• Resume/CV including:
  • Educational background
  • Professional experience
  • Volunteer and/or community service experience
• Cover letter not required

Note: This is a 13-month contract, starting August 5th, 2024, with an hourly rate of $26.68, non-negotiable.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (ucop.edu)

Please note: The compensation ranges listed online for roles not covered by a bargaining unit agreement are very wide, however a job offer will typically fall in the range of 80% - 120% of the established mid- point. An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description:

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.

IGHS is committed to ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment as we work towards becoming an anti-racist organization. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. Please see our statement on anti-racism here: globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/statement-structural- racism

The California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) California Pathways into Public Health (Pathways) Fellowship Program operates in partnership with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The Pathways Fellowship is an innovative paid training program for people interested in starting a career in public health by working at a local health department in California. The Pathways mission is to increase the workforce capacity of local health departments across California by providing training, support, and work experience for people from historically underrepresented and diverse backgrounds.?

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; and/or equivalent experience/training (e.g. Associates degree + 2 years work experience; high school diploma + 4 years work experience)
• Ability to develop relationships and communicate with individuals in a professional and empathetic manner, maintaining emotional and cultural awareness
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with clients, community members and community organizations
• Ability to work effectively and build trust with a wide range of diverse individuals (e.g. all ages and from a wide range of social and economic backgrounds)
• Ability to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in writing, with the ability to contribute to clear and concise reports, presentations, and documentation
• Skilled in the use of a personal computer and basic software applications (Microsoft Word, Outook, Teams and/or Zoom)
• Basic organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet assigned deadlines
• Ability to manage tasks independently (with guidance and supervision) and know when to ask for support from supervisor and/or preceptors
• Ability to work in-person and travel locally within the host site local health department per the jurisdiction protocol
• Ability to be nimble and flexible, adjusting to changing situations and circumstances

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

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

004190 INFECTION PREVENTION CRD 1

Job Category

Professional and Managerial

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Contract

Percentage

100%

Location

Various Work Sites

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday 8-5p

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Work experience placement, Local area, Worldwide, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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