Public Health Strategist

About the role

Monroe County Health Department is seeking a full-time Public Health Strategist to make an impact on the overall health of Monroe County residents. This role assists the Public Health Manager – Community Health in providing and managing health education and prevention programs that help individuals, families, and communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles.

The Public Health Strategist assesses community needs, plans, implements, and evaluates health-related educational programs, provides coalition leadership, and communicates with a wide variety of individuals. The position advocates for strategies to address and improve the leading causes of illness, injury, and premature death in the community and implements community and school-based classes and programming related to prevention, including mental health, physical activity, nutrition, tobacco use, and youth risky behaviors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in community health education, public health, epidemiology, environmental health, or another closely related field.
• One year of professional work experience working as a Community Health Educator in a health promotion or similar area is desired.
• Community Health Education Specialist (CHES), Certified in Public Health (CPH), or related certification is preferred.
• Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) certification is preferred.
• Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired may also be considered.

Pay

Starting salary for this position is $25.94 hourly.

Benefits

Monroe County offers an exceptional benefit package. Learn more about employee benefits.