Job Description
Join Florida's frontline public health team in Jacksonville! We're seeking a dedicated Weekend Public Health Specialist to serve our community during critical weekend hours. This vital role combines hands-on community outreach with administrative coordination to ensure public health services continue seamlessly beyond traditional workweeks. You'll be part of a mission-driven organization protecting Duval County's well-being while enjoying competitive benefits and work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Conduct weekend health screenings, immunization clinics, and community wellness events
- Manage emergency public health response protocols during weekend shifts
- Coordinate with hospital partners for weekend disease surveillance reporting
- Process vital records and public health permits during off-peak hours
- Lead weekend mobile health unit deployments to underserved neighborhoods
- Provide weekend crisis intervention for public health emergencies
- Update electronic health records and maintain weekend service logs
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Nursing, or related field
- Florida Public Health Professional Certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
- Minimum 2 years community health experience
- Valid Florida driver's license with clean record
- Weekend availability and flexible scheduling capability
- Experience with EMR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner)
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred