Job Description
Join our elite public health team and make a tangible impact on Portland's community! We're urgently seeking a passionate Public Health Specialist to lead critical initiatives in disease prevention and community outreach. Enjoy exceptional benefits: comprehensive health insurance, generous retirement plans, paid time off, and tuition assistance. This is a rare opportunity to advance your career while serving the public good in one of America's most livable cities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement evidence-based public health programs targeting underserved communities
- Collaborate with local healthcare providers to coordinate emergency response protocols
- Analyze epidemiological data to identify health trends and recommend policy changes
- Manage grant-funded projects with budgets exceeding $500,000
- Train community health workers and volunteers on crisis intervention techniques
- Prepare detailed reports for state and federal health compliance
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health or related field (MPH preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in government/public sector health programs
- Certified in Public Health (CPH) or eligible for certification
- Advanced proficiency in statistical analysis software (R, SPSS)
- Demonstrated success in grant writing and project management
- Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to travel within the county
- Bilingual English/Spanish certification required