Job Description
Join Sedgwick County's Public Health Division and make an immediate impact on community wellness! We're urgently seeking a dedicated Public Health Specialist to lead critical initiatives in disease prevention, health education, and emergency response. This high-visibility role offers competitive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to shape policies affecting 500,000 residents. Apply today to become part of our award-winning public health team serving the Wichita metropolitan area.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement evidence-based public health programs targeting vulnerable populations
- Conduct epidemiological surveillance and outbreak investigations
- Collaborate with community partners to design health education campaigns
- Analyze health data to identify trends and inform policy recommendations
- Manage emergency preparedness protocols and response coordination
- Lead grant writing and compliance for public health funding initiatives
- Supervise public health interns and volunteers
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health or related field (required)
- 3+ years of experience in public health program implementation
- Current certification in Public Health (CPH) preferred
- Proficiency in health data analysis tools (SPSS, R, or SAS)
- Experience with emergency preparedness frameworks (NIMS/ICS)
- Valid Kansas driver's license with clean record
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills