What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Strategist position at Government Jobs?
The County of Mendocino is seeking an innovative and community-oriented Public Health Strategist to serve as the county's chief health advisor, developing and implementing health policy, overseeing public health preparedness efforts, and ensuring community health initiatives meet the needs of all residents.
">This visionary leader will foster a collaborative team culture, working with external and internal professionals, including an exceptional nursing team to drive initiatives to address community health challenges and improving the well-being of all residents.
The ideal candidate will be a licensed physician in California with significant scientific and epidemiological knowledge, who will approach rural community health with a practical and down-to-earth perspective.
As a key member of the department's executive team, the Public Health Strategist will advise the Board of Supervisors, and work closely with the Director of Nursing, the Disaster Services Nurse in charge of emergency preparedness, and two supporting Deputy Health Officers—who specialize in communicable disease and children's services, respectively.
