Job Description
Join Alameda County's urgent public health initiative and make a direct impact on community wellness. We seek a dynamic Senior Public Health Specialist to lead critical disease prevention programs and emergency response efforts. This high-visibility role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape health policy in one of California's most diverse counties. Apply now to join our award-winning public health team.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement evidence-based public health intervention strategies
- Lead multi-agency emergency response coordination during health crises
- Analyze epidemiological data to identify emerging health threats
- Design community outreach programs for underserved populations
- Manage grant-funded health initiatives and budget compliance
- Train healthcare professionals on public health protocols
- Prepare comprehensive reports for county leadership and state agencies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health or related field (MPH preferred)
- 5+ years of progressive public health experience
- Certified in Public Health (CPH) or equivalent credential
- Expertise in emergency preparedness and crisis communication
- Proficiency in health data analytics (SPSS, R, or SAS)
- California driver's license with clean record
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Mandarin