Job Description
Immediate Opportunity: Join San Diego County's Public Health Team! We're urgently seeking passionate Public Health Specialists to address critical community health challenges. Make a direct impact on public safety initiatives while advancing your career in a dynamic government environment.
This role offers competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work alongside dedicated professionals committed to improving community wellbeing. Apply today to become part of San Diego's essential public health workforce.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement evidence-based public health interventions for underserved communities
- Conduct epidemiological surveillance and outbreak investigations
- Collaborate with local healthcare providers on vaccination programs
- Analyze health data to identify trends and inform policy decisions
- Coordinate emergency preparedness response protocols
- Lead community health education initiatives
- Manage grant-funded health projects
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health or related field (MPH preferred)
- 3+ years of public health program experience
- Certified in Public Health (CPH) or eligible for certification
- Experience with health data analysis tools (SPSS, SAS, R)
- Valid California driver's license
- Ability to work flexible hours including emergency response
- Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred