Job Description
Los Angeles County urgently seeks a Senior Public Health Specialist to lead critical community health initiatives during an unprecedented public health crisis. This pivotal role requires a passionate professional to coordinate emergency response programs, analyze epidemiological data, and implement evidence-based interventions across diverse populations. Join our dedicated team at the forefront of safeguarding public health in America's largest county.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute emergency health response protocols for county-wide outbreaks
- Analyze complex public health data using advanced statistical tools
- Coordinate multi-agency partnerships for community vaccination campaigns
- Lead public health education initiatives across underserved communities
- Manage grant-funded health equity programs with $5M+ budgets
- Conduct epidemiological investigations and prepare official reports
- Train frontline healthcare workers in crisis response protocols
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in government/public health emergencies
- Expertise in statistical analysis software (SPSS, R, SAS)
- Certified in Public Health (CPH) or equivalent credential
- Proven crisis management experience with vulnerable populations
- Strong knowledge of California public health regulations
- Exceptional written/verbal communication skills
- Valid California driver's license