Job Description
Immediate opportunity for qualified public health professionals to join Raleigh's emergency response team. We're seeking a dynamic Senior Public Health Specialist to lead critical initiatives in disease surveillance and community outreach during this urgent hiring period.
As a key member of our Public Health Emergency Response Unit, you'll develop evidence-based strategies to protect Raleigh's diverse population while collaborating with state agencies and community partners. This role offers competitive benefits and direct impact on public safety.
Responsibilities
- Lead epidemiological investigations for public health emergencies
- Develop and implement community vaccination outreach programs
- Analyze health data trends to inform policy recommendations
- Coordinate inter-agency emergency response protocols
- Manage public health education campaigns across diverse neighborhoods
- Prepare federal grant applications for emergency preparedness funding
- Train frontline healthcare workers on pandemic response protocols
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health or related field required
- 5+ years of experience in public health emergency response
- Certified in Incident Command System (ICS-300)
- Proficiency in epidemiological data analysis tools
- Experience managing federal public health grants
- Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
- Valid North Carolina driver's license
- Ability to work flexible hours during emergencies