Job Description
Join the Texas Department of State Health Services in Houston and make an immediate impact on public health initiatives across the state. We are urgently seeking a dedicated Public Health Specialist to lead critical community outreach programs, disease surveillance efforts, and emergency response coordination. This high-impact role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape health policies while serving diverse communities in one of America's most dynamic cities.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate emergency public health response initiatives across Harris County
- Lead community health education programs targeting underserved populations
- Analyze epidemiological data to identify emerging health threats
- Develop and implement disease surveillance protocols
- Collaborate with federal, state, and local health agencies
- Manage grant-funded public health projects
- Prepare comprehensive health impact assessments
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field (Master's preferred)
- Minimum 3 years of public health experience
- Valid Texas driver's license
- Certified in Public Health (CPH) or willing to obtain within 6 months
- Experience with emergency preparedness protocols
- Proficiency in health data analytics tools (e.g., SAS, R)
- Spanish bilingual proficiency required
- Ability to work flexible hours during public health emergencies