Job Description
Join our urgent mission to protect Los Angeles communities! The Department of Public Health is immediately hiring passionate Public Health Specialists to lead critical initiatives in disease prevention and community wellness. This high-impact role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape public health policy while serving one of America's most diverse populations. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development, and the chance to make tangible differences in millions of lives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement evidence-based public health programs targeting underserved communities
- Conduct epidemiological investigations and data analysis for disease outbreak responses
- Collaborate with community stakeholders to design culturally competent health interventions
- Manage grant-funded projects and ensure compliance with federal/state regulations
- Lead public health emergency preparedness planning and response coordination
- Prepare comprehensive reports for policy-makers and senior leadership
- Train frontline healthcare workers on public health protocols
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field
- 3+ years experience in public health program implementation
- Valid California Public Health License (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- Advanced proficiency in statistical software (SPSS, SAS, R)
- Experience with grant writing and federal reporting requirements
- Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency required
- Certified in Incident Command System (ICS) operations
- Valid California driver's license