Job Description
Join California's frontline public health team in San Jose! We're urgently seeking a passionate Public Health Specialist to combat emerging health threats and improve community wellness. This critical role offers competitive benefits, career growth, and the opportunity to protect 1 million+ residents. Apply now to make an immediate impact in our diverse, dynamic city.
Responsibilities
- Develop evidence-based interventions for communicable disease outbreaks
- Analyze epidemiological data to identify health disparities
- Coordinate with local healthcare providers and community organizations
- Create public health education campaigns for underserved populations
- Manage grant-funded health initiatives and reporting
- Conduct field investigations and contact tracing
- Present findings to state policymakers and stakeholders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health or related field
- 3+ years of epidemiology or community health experience
- Valid California Public Health Microbiologist license
- Proficiency in SPSS, R, or SAS for statistical analysis
- Spanish bilingual proficiency required
- Experience with EMR/EHR systems
- Certified in Public Health (CPH) preferred
- Valid California driver's license