Job Description
Join California's premier public health agency in an urgent hiring initiative for a Senior Public Health Specialist in San Francisco. This critical role drives community health initiatives, policy development, and emergency response coordination. We seek mission-driven professionals to tackle pressing public health challenges in one of America's most dynamic cities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement evidence-based public health interventions for diverse communities
- Lead emergency response operations during public health crises
- Analyze epidemiological data to inform strategic policy recommendations
- Coordinate cross-agency partnerships for health equity initiatives
- Manage grant-funded projects totaling $500K+
- Train frontline healthcare workers on emerging health threats
- Present findings to legislative bodies and community stakeholders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health or related field (MPH preferred)
- 5+ years of progressive public health experience
- Valid California Public Health License
- Expertise in health equity and culturally competent care
- Advanced data analysis skills (SPSS, R, or SAS)
- Certified in Incident Command System (ICS-300)
- Experience managing public health grants
- Strong bilingual communication skills (Spanish/English)