Job Description
Join the City of El Paso's Public Health Department to safeguard community wellbeing through evidence-based initiatives. This pivotal role drives disease prevention, health equity programs, and emergency preparedness across El Paso's diverse population. Collaborate with healthcare providers, community leaders, and state agencies to implement impactful public health strategies in a dynamic border city environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive public health outreach programs targeting underserved communities
- Analyze epidemiological data to identify health trends and inform policy recommendations
- Coordinate emergency response protocols for public health crises
- Lead community health education initiatives on chronic disease prevention
- Manage grant applications and compliance for health department funding
- Conduct health facility inspections and regulatory compliance monitoring
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of public health program implementation experience
- Texas Department of State Health Services certification
- Proficiency in health data analysis tools (SPSS, SAS, or R)
- Bilingual English/Spanish fluency required
- Valid Texas driver's license with clean record
- Experience working with vulnerable populations and cultural competency