Job Description
Join Maricopa County's award-winning Public Health Department and become a vital force in protecting our community's wellbeing. We're seeking a dynamic Senior Public Health Specialist to lead critical initiatives in disease prevention, health equity, and emergency response. This is your opportunity to shape public health policies at a county level while working alongside passionate professionals dedicated to improving lives across Arizona's most populous region.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement evidence-based public health programs targeting vulnerable populations
- Lead epidemiological investigations and outbreak response coordination
- Analyze health data to identify trends and recommend policy interventions
- Collaborate with community partners to address social determinants of health
- Manage grant-funded projects and ensure compliance with federal/state regulations
- Train healthcare staff and community health workers on best practices
- Prepare reports for county commissioners and public health advisory boards
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health or related field (MPH preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in public health program implementation
- Certified in Public Health (CPH) or equivalent
- Proficiency in epidemiological data analysis tools (e.g., SAS, R)
- Experience managing federal/state grant-funded projects
- Strong knowledge of HIPAA and public health confidentiality laws
- Bilingual English/Spanish highly desirable
- Valid Arizona driver's license