Job Description
Join the frontline of public health innovation in Los Angeles County! We're urgently seeking a passionate Public Health Specialist to combat emerging health challenges in our diverse communities. This critical role requires immediate deployment to address pressing health disparities and implement evidence-based interventions. If you're driven to make tangible impacts on community wellness and thrive in fast-paced environments, this is your moment to serve.
Responsibilities
- Lead epidemiological investigations and rapid response protocols for public health emergencies
- Develop community outreach strategies targeting underserved populations in LA County
- Analyze health data to identify emerging trends and recommend actionable interventions
- Coordinate with healthcare providers and community organizations for resource mobilization
- Prepare urgent public health reports and policy recommendations for county leadership
- Manage vaccination and testing campaigns during health crises
- Train frontline staff on emergency response procedures
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in government/public health roles
- Valid California Public Health Certification (CPH) required
- Proven crisis management experience during public health emergencies
- Advanced proficiency in health data analysis tools (SPSS, SAS, R)
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Korean strongly preferred
- Ability to work extended hours during emergency deployments
- US citizenship and clean background check