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Public Health Policy Specialist

Illinois Department of Public Health
Chicago
Estimated Salary
USD 65.000 – USD 85.000
Live Update
9 Juni 2026
Deadline
9 Jun 2027

Job Description

Join Illinois' premier public health agency as a Policy Specialist shaping equitable health outcomes for Chicago communities. This critical role bridges research and policy implementation to address systemic health disparities. You'll work directly with state legislators, community stakeholders, and federal partners to develop evidence-based solutions that transform public health infrastructure across Cook County.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze epidemiological data to identify emerging health trends and policy gaps
  • Develop comprehensive legislative proposals for state health initiatives
  • Coordinate inter-agency task forces on chronic disease prevention
  • Manage $2M+ grant programs for community health interventions
  • Present policy recommendations to the Illinois General Assembly
  • Lead cross-functional teams on emergency response protocols
  • Conduct health equity impact assessments for proposed legislation

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Public Health, Public Policy, or related field
  • 5+ years experience in government health policy development
  • Expertise in quantitative data analysis (SPSS, SAS, R)
  • Illinois residency required (IL Constitution Article XIII, Section 5)
  • Valid Illinois driver's license
  • Proficiency in health policy frameworks (HP2020, MAPP)
  • Certified Public Health Professional (CPH) preferred
  • Experience with CMS and CDC grant administration

Required Skills

Public Health Policy Legislative Analysis Epidemiology Grant Management Data Visualization Health Equity Stakeholder Engagement

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