Public Health Specialist

The Harrison County General Health District is seeking a dynamic, versatile, and proactive Public Health Specialist to join our team. This multi-disciplinary role advances community health outcomes through data analysis, evidence-based research, community health education, strategic communications, grant coordination, and accreditation coordination. Working directly with agency leadership, you will leverage graphic design tools (such as Canva), digital media management, and research methodologies to inform, engage, and empower our local community while expanding health department programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications & Digital Media (30%): Manage official social media platforms, website content, and digital media outreach. Create engaging flyers, infographics, and marketing materials using Canva and other graphic design tools. Work with the Health Commissioner to draft community newsletters, press releases, and health advisories. Serve as the department's photographer for staff headshots, community events, and social media coverage.
• Data, Research & Health Education (25%): Conduct research and analyze local public health trends, disease prevalence, and county demographics. Translate complex data into accessible community reports and visual presentations. Design and evaluate health education initiatives and support the Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).
• Accreditation, Quality Improvement & Grant Management (25%): Serve as the department’s Accreditation Coordinator for Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) standards. Track performance management metrics and continuous quality improvement (QI) projects. Research and draft grant proposals. Directly coordinate and manage the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) Grant in collaboration with Environmental Health (drafting bid requests, contractor paperwork, and Board approvals).
• Utility & Community Outreach Support (20%): Assist with agency-wide initiatives, public health emergency preparedness, community outreach events, and special projects assigned by the Health Commissioner.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Communications, Healthcare Administration, Environmental Health, Social Sciences, Communications, Art, or a closely related field.
• Experience: 1–2 years of relevant experience in public health, public administration, community outreach, social media management, digital communications, or administrative program support.
• Licensure: Valid driver’s license with the ability to maintain insurability under the district’s vehicle policy.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with standard office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook), social media management tools, and digital visual design platforms like Canva.

Key Knowledge, Skills, & Attributes

• Strong analytical, data synthesis, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills tailored to health literacy and plain-language standards.
• Excellent time management ability to balance grant deliverables, accreditation deadlines, and media schedules.
• High cross-departmental adaptability, cross-divisional teamwork, and a positive, proactive attitude toward evolving agency priorities.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Work Environment: Primary duties take place inside an office environment at 538 N Main Street, Cadiz, OH.
• Physical Demands: Sedentary work involving sitting, keyboarding, data analysis, repetitive motions, talking, and hearing. Occasional lifting up to 15 pounds.

Applications and interviews will be evaluated on a rolling basis as received until the position is filled.