Strengthening California Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems - Project Abstract…

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Strengthening California Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems - Project Abstract: Strategy A1: Workforce the Purpose of This A1 Workforce Proposal Is to Strengthen the California Department of Public Health’s (Cdph) Workforce and Create a Healthier, More Equitable Environment for Public Health Employees to Thrive, Which Ultimately Will Result in Better Health Outcomes for All Californians. To That End, Cdph Is Proposing to Strengthen and Expand the Public Health Workforce Within California by 1) Increasing Recruitment and Hiring of Diverse Public Health Staff at Both the State and Local Levels, 2) Conducting Assessments and Activities That Will Assist with the Retention of Public Health Employees Including Moving Limited-Term Employees Into Permanent Positions, and 3) Supporting and Training Employees for Enhanced Job Satisfaction and Improved Workforce Environments and Job Security. The California Department of Public Health (Cdph) Is Actively Working to Transform the Public Health System with the Goal of Protecting and Improving the Health of All Californians. Specific Outcomes Include a Robust Workforce, Increased Staffing Capacity to Attract, Develop, and Retain a Diverse, Multi-Disciplinary Public Health Workforce. This Expanded Public Health Workforce Will Help Facilitate Effectiveness Across the Foundational Governmental Public Health Capabilities with Relevant Skills and Experiences, That Reflects the Communities Being Serve. Cdph Will Address Barriers to Hiring as Well as to Create Opportunities to Grow and Develop Current and Future Employees Into Leaders Building Long-Term Careers in Public Health. Recognizing the Demands and Pressures of Public Health Service and Persistent Inequities, Cdph Will Strive to Function as a Trauma Responsive Organization. All Proposed Activities Ultimately Will Improve Equitable Health Opportunities and Outcomes for All Californians. Please See Additional Project Abstracts for: A2 Foundational Capabilities and A3 Data Modernization as PDF Attachments Under Other Attachments on This Application.