Job Description
The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment seeks an urgent hire for a Public Health Specialist to lead critical community health initiatives. Join our dynamic team in addressing public health challenges, implementing evidence-based interventions, and ensuring equitable health outcomes across Denver's diverse communities. This is a high-impact role requiring immediate availability to support ongoing emergency response efforts and grant-funded programs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute public health emergency response protocols
- Conduct epidemiological surveillance and data analysis
- Coordinate with community stakeholders for health education campaigns
- Manage grant-funded health equity projects
- Lead cross-agency health policy initiatives
- Prepare comprehensive health impact assessments
- Train frontline healthcare workers in crisis response
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health or related field
- 3+ years of public health program experience
- Certified in Public Health (CPH) or eligible
- Experience with emergency management systems
- Proficiency in health data visualization tools
- Strong grant writing and reporting skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Valid Colorado driver's license