Public Health Analyst-(Minority Health)
Locations Include: Regions 8 (Denver, CO), 9 (San Francisco, CA), and 10 (Seattle, WA)
The Office of Regional Health Operations within the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) is seeking motivated and highly-qualified candidates for exciting positions available in multiple locations throughout the United States. The Office of Regional Health Operations (ORHO) promotes and advances the public health and safety of the American people by connecting people, convening local partners, establishing networks, and providing public policy and programming recommendations that best address the needs of the population. For more information about OASH and ORHO: https://www.hhs.gov/ash/about-ash/regional-offices/index.html#what-we-do.
As a Public Health Analyst for minority health, you will:
- Serve on a regional team to plan and operate public health projects and activities,
- Develop and formulate short- and long-range public health program goals and objectives,
- Plan, manage, evaluate, and report on assigned public health programs, projects, or activities and make recommendations for efficient and effective operations,
- Assist in developing new or revised program methods, organizational structures, and technologies to carry out program objectives,
- Analyze existing public health data, programs, and policies to advise senior level management on public health policies, operations, products, and services,
- Coordinate high-level, collaborative projects with a broad range of stakeholders including governmental and non-governmental organizations from multiple sectors at the community, state, and national levels.
The ideal candidate for this position is ready for an opportunity to join a regional office team to plan and implement projects and initiatives to address health disparities and advance health equity. While not required, the ideal candidate would possess experience in working on public health and health equity issues related to the health and well-being of vulnerable populations and communities including racial and ethnic minorities, and have knowledge and familiarity in more than one of the following public health areas: HIV/STIs, behavioral health (including mental health, SUD/OUD prevention, harm reduction, and treatment), maternal health, environmental justice/climate change, and immunization.
Competitive applicants will have strong written and oral communication skills; the ability to analyze complex issues; skill and experience working collaboratively and productively with individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences; advanced organizational skills and professional judgment; willingness to take initiative; and the ability to handle multiple projects, activities, and issues simultaneously, and prioritize work.
Benefits of this OASH position include, but are not limited to:
- Comprehensive benefits packages
- Competitive salary and wages
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Childcare and wellness, and fitness opportunities (vary by office location)
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