Job Description
Join the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) as a Public Health Specialist and make a significant impact on community health across Illinois. We're urgently hiring dedicated professionals to lead critical public health initiatives with comprehensive benefits including premium health insurance, pension plans, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. This is your opportunity to advance your career while serving Illinois residents during this urgent hiring period.
Why Apply Today? Our benefits package outperforms most private sector roles, offering:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 15+ paid holidays annually
- Generous retirement contributions
- Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees
- Flexible work arrangements
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement evidence-based public health interventions for diverse communities
- Analyze epidemiological data to identify health trends and emerging threats
- Collaborate with local health departments to coordinate emergency response initiatives
- Design and deliver health education programs targeting vulnerable populations
- Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness using quantitative metrics
- Secure grant funding and manage public health project budgets
- Advise policymakers on public health strategies and regulatory compliance
- Lead community outreach initiatives during health crises
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in public health program implementation
- Certified in Public Health (CPH) or eligible for certification
- Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (SPSS, R, or SAS)
- Demonstrated experience with grant writing and budget management
- Strong knowledge of HIPAA and public health regulations
- Excellent communication skills for diverse stakeholder engagement
- Valid Illinois driver's license with clean record