Job Description
Join California's premier public health agency in an urgent hiring initiative for a Senior Public Health Analyst position in Los Angeles. This critical role supports statewide emergency response programs and offers comprehensive benefits including a state pension plan. We seek dedicated professionals to advance public health equity in California's largest metropolitan area.
Responsibilities
- Lead epidemiological investigations for emerging public health threats
- Analyze health data to inform policy recommendations for vulnerable populations
- Coordinate with local health departments on outbreak response protocols
- Develop grant proposals securing $500K+ in state/federal funding
- Mentor junior staff on public health surveillance systems
- Present findings to legislative stakeholders and community coalitions
- Oversee implementation of equitable health access initiatives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in government/public health sector
- Advanced data analysis proficiency (R, SAS, or Python)
- Valid California Public Health Microbiologist certification
- Demonstrated crisis management experience
- Grant writing success with $1M+ funding history
- Spanish bilingual proficiency required