Job Description
Join Tulsa County's award-winning Public Health Department in protecting our community's wellbeing. We seek a dedicated Public Health Specialist to lead disease prevention initiatives, coordinate emergency response programs, and develop community outreach strategies. This impactful role offers competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make tangible differences in public health outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement community health education programs targeting vulnerable populations
- Conduct epidemiological surveillance and outbreak investigations
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to coordinate immunization campaigns
- Analyze public health data to identify emerging health trends
- Develop emergency preparedness plans for natural disasters
- Manage grant-funded public health initiatives and reporting
- Train community health workers on best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field required
- Minimum 3 years of public health program experience
- Certified in Public Health (CPH) preferred
- Proficiency in SPSS or similar data analysis software
- Demonstrated experience in grant writing and management
- Valid Oklahoma driver's license
- Excellent communication skills with diverse stakeholders
- Ability to work flexible hours during public health emergencies