Job Description
Join Colorado's premier public health agency in an urgent hiring initiative for a Public Health Specialist. This critical role drives statewide disease prevention initiatives and community health programs. Enjoy competitive state benefits, flexible scheduling options, and the opportunity to directly impact Coloradans' wellbeing. Immediate start available for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement evidence-based public health intervention strategies
- Lead epidemiological surveillance and outbreak response coordination
- Collaborate with local health departments on community health assessments
- Analyze health data trends and prepare actionable policy recommendations
- Manage grant-funded health equity initiatives across diverse populations
- Conduct public health education campaigns and stakeholder workshops
- Monitor compliance with state/federal public health regulations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health or related field
- 3+ years experience in public health program implementation
- Certified in Public Health (CPH) designation preferred
- Proficiency in epidemiological data analysis tools (e.g., SAS, R)
- Demonstrated grant management experience ($100k+ budgets)
- Valid Colorado driver's license
- Experience with multi-agency health coalitions