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For a complete list of openings, see our member departments’ employment pages.
Louisville: Assistant Director, Center for Health Equity
The position serves as the lead of Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness’ Center for Health Equity and its 33-member team, comprised of epidemiologists, program managers, policy analysts, quality improvement coordinators, and administrative staff, that works to address the root causes of health inequities and incorporate a health equity lens into decision making and daily work.
Baltimore: Commissioner of Health
The City of Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking a Commissioner of Health. Educational requirements for this position include a (1) MD or DO or (2) doctoral public health degree or (3) DRNP degree or (4) Master’s public health combined with a law, business, or nursing degree. Equivalent relevant education may be considered. A minimum of five years in a senior management role overseeing direct reports is essential. The salary range for this position is $159,378 to $263,014 DOE/DOQ. Apply by December 18, 2024.
Boston: Director, Public Health Science and Innovation
The Director of Public Health Science and Innovation reports to the Commissioner and plays a key role in providing strategic leadership and oversight of the Centre for Public Health Science and Innovation. The Center utilizes up-to-date and comprehensive data along with state-of-the-art methodology to deliver timely, accurate, and community-responsive public health information and resources to local, state and federal stakeholders for evidence-based decision-making and implementation of interventions while continually evaluating the quality and impact of processes and products for improved public health and racial equity outcomes.
Seattle & King County: Data Systems Team Manager
This Data Systems Team Manager position is a leadership position within the Analytics & Informatics Branch of the Communicable Disease Epidemiology and Immunization (CD-Imms) Section in Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Prevention Division. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate on innovative projects and contribute to the development of novel systems in the data modernization field. They will manage and expand the Section’s informatics and analytic data streams for notifiable communicable diseases and immunizations. Responsibilities include overseeing surveillance data projects, grants, and studies, as well as providing direct supervision, engagement, and mentorship to team staff. The role will represent the Section and collaborate across teams to advance King County’s efforts toward the data modernization initiative. This position reports to the Analytics and Informatics Branch Manager.
Seattle & King County: Public Health Officer
King County, Washington, is seeking a dedicated and visionary Public Health Officer (PHO) to champion high standards of scientific excellence and community trust. This role offers the opportunity to serve as a chief advisor to the Public Health Director, providing clear, objective, factual advice on critical medical and public health issues. This executive-level position requires a licensed physician with significant scientific and epidemiological experience, preferably in the focus areas of communicable disease investigation and control. For first consideration, apply by August 30. Interviews will be held in person on October 3.
Los Angeles County: Chief Public Health, Administration
The Chief, Public Health, Administration within the Office of the Health Officer serves as the Chief Advisor to the Los Angeles County Health Officer (Chief Advisor). The Chief Advisor is responsible for providing direct and high-level strategic, organizational, and operational assessments and advice to the County Health Officer (Health Officer), and as needed, to the Health Officer’s direct reports, other members of the Executive Office, and the Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Leadership Team. Further, the Chief Advisor supports activities directly related to the Health Officer’s legal authorities outlined in local and state laws and regulations, including issuance and implementation of local Health Officer Orders, declarations of local health emergencies, and other efforts aimed at controlling the spread of communicable disease or associated with environmental health and sanitation services and incidents. The Chief Advisor is also charged with additional duties as assigned by the County Health Officer. The Chief, Public Health, Administration reports to the County Health Officer within the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s Executive Office.
Seattle & King County: Public Health Veterinarian
The Public Health Veterinarian (PHV) Zoonotic Disease Team Manager will provide clinical and technical expertise, leadership, and strategic direction for: veterinary public health; communicable disease epidemiology related to zoonotic and emerging infectious diseases; and environmental health issues related to conditions that impact animals and people. The PHV will lead the zoonoses program and oversee team activities related to pandemic preparedness, prevention, surveillance, investigation, and control strategies applying a One Health approach. The PHV will model a culture of a healthy organization by supporting employee engagement and professional growth opportunities, anti-racist and trauma informed policies and practices, and practices that strengthen cross-collaboration.
San Diego County: Public Health Officer
This executive management position will report directly to the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO)/Director, HHSA. This position has significant responsibility for planning, formulating policy and programs, as well as managing the overall activities of the region’s public health services including: epidemiology and communicable disease control, chronic disease control and prevention, maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS services, Tuberculosis Control and Refugee Health, public health laboratory, vital records, clinical quality management and assurance, public health preparedness and response, community health statistics, border health issues, health equity and climate change, performance management and quality improvement, workforce training and special assignments as directed by the DCAO/Director, HHSA. The Public Health Officer works closely with the Director of Public Health Services who oversees departmental operations. The Public Health Officer also works closely with the Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Animal Services, and the Office of the Medical Examiner to implement public health duties.