The CDPH Immunization Branch currently has an opening for a Public Health Medical Officer (PHMO) III Supervisor, which has just been posted. Please review the job opportunity bulletin here: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=202552 and follow the instructions to apply and take the exam. The Immunization Branch will also soon be posting a PHMO III Non-Supervisory position. These two position will help implement new California laws on medical exemptions to immunization requirements for school and childcare entry,* and support other projects to prevent vaccine preventable diseases. While these positions will ideally be based at the main Immunization Branch office in Richmond, California, candidates based in other locations may be considered. 

If you are not yet on the PHMO III state civil service certification list, you can see if you meet the specifications and minimum qualifications posted here: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/7705.aspx.  If you meet the specifications and minimum qualifications, follow the instructions for the civil service exam here: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=8H1AE02 

PLEASE NOTE: YOU CAN TAKE THE EXAM AND STILL APPLY FOR OPEN POSITION(s). You do not have to wait for your exam results to also apply for positions. But they are two (2) separate processes.

Instead of a test, the civil service exam process requires you to submit a state application and college transcript, followed later by a Qualifications Assessment survey based on the position specifications. While a current California medical license is required for hire, applications for both the civil service list and the position will be accepted if your California license in process. Candidates for these three positions do not need to be pediatricians.

If you would like to be notified when any of these positions is posted or you have questions about the positions or how to apply, please contact [email protected].     *Information on the new state laws on medical exemptions for school/child care entry,   •    https://www.chhs.ca.gov/blog/2019/09/09/senate-bill-276-and-senate-bill-714-vaccinations-and-medical-exemptions-questions-and-answers/ •    https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200SB714   **More information about the civil service and job application process •    Search the jobs database at https://www.jobs.ca.gov/ and submit your complete application packages (applications and any applicable or required documents) electronically through your CalCareer account on the website.  •    In order to apply for these positions when they are announced, you must FIRST create a profile and an application on CalCareers and complete the designated exam/assessment for the classification you are interested in. Applicants who meet the required qualifications and successfully complete the exam/assessment will be placed on an eligibility list for that classification. Only those applicants on current state lists will be eligible to interview for these positions.  •    Information regarding the California State application process can be found at: https://jobs.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/GeneralInfo/TutorialsMain.aspx