Job Summary
This position works within the HAE Team to lead the assessment, planning, and implementation of programs designed to address emerging and established health needs (including maternal child health, access to care, chronic disease, and violence and injury prevention) through the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data in partnership with other team members. This position will work with epidemiologists, assessment coordinators, and program staff. This work will prioritize the prevalence of health inequities within the diverse communities of Clark County. The position will require attention to detail and working collaboratively with colleagues and with external partners.
Qualifications
Clark County Public Health’s (CCPH) mission is to work with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Clark County. CCPH’s Health Assessment and Evaluation (HAE) team works to develop a comprehensive understanding of health in our community and translate data into action by carrying out a variety of assessment and evaluation activities, including:
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in public health, social science, or research-related field, plus two years of experience in program/project evaluation or assessment; Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field preferred. All combinations of education, experience and training that demonstrate the ability to perform the work will be considered.
Research shows that many job candidates – especially individuals from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, gender non-binary/non-conforming and women – look at job postings as lists of requirements, which can have a measurable effect on responses to the posting. We will consider any combination of relevant work and lived experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills and abilities as qualifying for this position. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.
Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.