Health Officer

Job Opportunities Recommends to the director the establishment of local health policies and programs. Plans and directs the measures required to control and prevent communicable diseases. Directs and coordinates the inspection, investigation, legal and other measures required by local and state health laws. Supervises sanitation measures and inspections throughout the municipality. Plans and directs the measures required to abate nuisances which may affect health and sanitation. Ensures that an adequate program of child health service is provided Collect and analyze data—including using observations, interviews, surveys, and samples of blood or other bodily fluids—to find the causes of diseases or other health problems. Maintains a current record of all diseases reported within the community. Qualifications and Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Possession of a valid Health Officer License issued by the Department of Health and Senior Services. Master’s degree in public health from an accredited college or university. Experience in the area of Epidemiology a plus. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. Preferred Skills Knowledge of Federal, State and local public health laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, policies, standards and procedures and their application to specific situations. Knowledge of the provisions of the local sanitary codes. Ability to: analyze and interpret public health law, regulations, rules and procedures and apply them to specific situations; recognize and identify contagious diseases and to take the proper control action; maintain and establish effective working relationships with citizens, physicians and other on health matters; provide assignments and instructions to staff and supervise the performance of their work. Special Requirements #J-18808-Ljbffr