California Department of Public Health
MEDICAL CONSULTANT I, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES JC-518351
The role serves as the statewide physician clinical interface for the California Newborn Screening and Prenatal Screening Programs, providing physician-level medical consultation, clinical oversight, and program and policy guidance requiring independent clinical judgment. It also supports statewide clinical standards, protocol governance, and coordination with service centers, clinicians, researchers, and related public health programs.
Key Responsibilities
- • serving as the statewide physician clinical interface for the California Newborn Screening (NBS) and Prenatal Screening (PNS) Programs
- • provides physician - level medical consultation, clinical oversight, and program and policy guidance requiring independent clinical judgment and authority
- • functions as a Medical Clinical Consultant to the Genetic Disease Laboratory Services Branch (LSB)
- • provides physician support to the California Birth Defects Monitoring Program (CBDMP) as needed
- • serves as a clinical interface with clinicians and researchers to support activities of the California Biobank Program (CBP)
- • provides statewide medical consultation on complex clinical case management, interpretation of laboratory findings, and program - wide clinical standards
- • provides oversight of clinical protocol governance and compliance
- • contributes to the development and evaluation of clinical policies and protocols
- • serves as the primary physician liaison with Area Service Centers (ASCs), Specialty Care Centers (SCCs) and Case Management and Coordination Services (CMCS) Centers to support uniformity and quality of clinical decision making across the Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP)
Required
- • possess and maintain a current and valid California medical license issued by the appropriate licensing authority
- • Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the Medical Consultant I Minimum Qualifications
- • Complete the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above
- • Submit your application package with all required documents
- • Once you have applied, take the Medical Consultant I CalCareers Examination
- • If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your diploma/degree and/or unofficial/informal transcripts for verification
Benefits & Perks
- • This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 4.62% in exchange for 8 hours of leave credits through December 2026
Department Information
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 team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
The Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) of the California Department of Public Health works to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We run the largest screening program in the world and set the standard in delivering high-quality, cost-effective genetic services to all Californians. The mission of GDSP is “to serve the people of California by reducing the emotional and financial burden of disability and death caused by genetic and congenital disorders.”
CDPH is an E-Verify Employer
The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
Job Description And Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as the statewide physician clinical interface for the California Newborn Screening (NBS) and Prenatal Screening (PNS) Programs. The incumbent provides physician - level medical consultation, clinical oversight, and program and policy guidance requiring independent clinical judgment and authority. The position also functions as a Medical Clinical Consultant to the Genetic Disease Laboratory Services Branch (LSB), provides physician support to the California Birth Defects Monitoring Program (CBDMP) as needed, and serves as a clinical interface with clinicians and researchers to support activities of the California Biobank Program (CBP).
Under the direction of the Public Health Medical Administrator I (PHMA I), the Medical Consultant I provides statewide medical consultation on complex clinical case management, interpretation of laboratory findings, and program - wide clinical standards. The position provides oversight of clinical protocol governance and compliance, contributes to the development and evaluation of clinical policies and protocols, and serves as the primary physician liaison with Area Service Centers (ASCs), Specialty Care Centers (SCCs) and Case Management and Coordination Services (CMCS) Centers to support uniformity and quality of clinical decision making across the Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP).
This position is being advertised pending DOF approval.
Special Requirement
This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a current and valid California medical license issued by the appropriate licensing authority.
If you are interested in this position, complete the following simple steps:
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 4.62% in exchange for 8 hours of leave credits through December 2026. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment
Final Filing Date: 6/19/2026
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-518351
Position #(s): 580-530-7787-XXX
Working Title: Medical Clinical Consultant
Classification: MEDICAL CONSULTANT I, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES $13,372.00 - $18,342.00 A $14,017.00 - $19,232.00 B $14,425.00 - $19,790.00 C
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: Contra Costa County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.
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 team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
The Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) of the California Department of Public Health works to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We run the largest screening program in the world and set the standard in delivering high-quality, cost-effective genetic services to all Californians. The mission of GDSP is “to serve the people of California by reducing the emotional and financial burden of disability and death caused by genetic and congenital disorders.”
CDPH is an E-Verify Employer
The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
Job Description And Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as the statewide physician clinical interface for the California Newborn Screening (NBS) and Prenatal Screening (PNS) Programs. The incumbent provides physician - level medical consultation, clinical oversight, and program and policy guidance requiring independent clinical judgment and authority. The position also functions as a Medical Clinical Consultant to the Genetic Disease Laboratory Services Branch (LSB), provides physician support to the California Birth Defects Monitoring Program (CBDMP) as needed, and serves as a clinical interface with clinicians and researchers to support activities of the California Biobank Program (CBP).
Under the direction of the Public Health Medical Administrator I (PHMA I), the Medical Consultant I provides statewide medical consultation on complex clinical case management, interpretation of laboratory findings, and program - wide clinical standards. The position provides oversight of clinical protocol governance and compliance, contributes to the development and evaluation of clinical policies and protocols, and serves as the primary physician liaison with Area Service Centers (ASCs), Specialty Care Centers (SCCs) and Case Management and Coordination Services (CMCS) Centers to support uniformity and quality of clinical decision making across the Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP).
This position is being advertised pending DOF approval.
Special Requirement
This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a current and valid California medical license issued by the appropriate licensing authority.
If you are interested in this position, complete the following simple steps:
- Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the Medical Consultant I Minimum Qualifications .
- Complete the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions.
- Submit your application package with all required documents
- Once you have applied, take the Medical Consultant I CalCareers Examination.
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 4.62% in exchange for 8 hours of leave credits through December 2026. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment
Final Filing Date: 6/19/2026
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-518351
Position #(s): 580-530-7787-XXX
Working Title: Medical Clinical Consultant
Classification: MEDICAL CONSULTANT I, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES $13,372.00 - $18,342.00 A $14,017.00 - $19,232.00 B $14,425.00 - $19,790.00 C
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: Contra Costa County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.
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