• Job Description

  Req#: 4061196
  Harris County Public Health has earned the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents Business Designation.
  
  About Harris County Public Health
  
  Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
  
  As a core member of the Planning Unit within the Office of Planning and Innovation (OPI), the Sr. Public Health Analyst supports the strategic planning and alignment of HCPH programs and services through data-driven and evidence-based approaches. This position will collaborate with Harris County Public Health leadership to recommend and implement policy changes that align with organizational strategic goals and priorities.
  
  The Sr. Public Health Analyst will analyze and synthesize relevant information from public health literature, policy briefs, key informant interviews, community health assessments, and other public health-related data to develop reports and recommendations for policy improvements.
  
  Duties and Responsibilities
  • Leads the development and integration of the Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).
  • Responsible for managing internal stakeholders toward adherence, uptake, integration, and completion of PHAB deliverables.
  • Review existing policies, procedures, programs, and services and provides strategic data-driven suggestions for meaningful and measurable improvements.
  • Responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing equitable, best practice strategies and recommendations for action to inform public health planning efforts.
  • Conducts research, analyzes data, reviews literature, and effectively communicates policy recommendations to leadership.
  • Build, and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners required for robust community health assessment and community health improvement planning.
  • Holds a portfolio of internal/external planning activities that involve landscape analysis, needs assessment, and strategy development for effective operationalization.
  • Develops well-crafted presentations as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned, including special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event.
  
  
  
  Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
  If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
  
  This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
  Education
  • Master’s Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy, Healthcare, or related field.
  Experience
  • At least three (3) years of experience in public service, public health, public policy, community planning, healthcare or a closely related field.
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Thorough understanding of the principles of public health practice. including health equity and quality improvement principles.
  • Knowledgeable about public health planning and design models, methods, tools, and techniques.
  • Ability to conduct research, identify and understand data, and translate data into information for decision making and recommendations.
  • Ability to organize and work independently on time-sensitive projects.
  • Ability to solve a variety of complex problems in the absence of technical guidelines and when creative thinking is required.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
  • Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process
  
  Core Competencies
  
  • Organizational Leadership
    • Understands the organizational mission
    • Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
    • Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
  • Collaboration
    • Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
    • Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
    • Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
  • Innovation
    • Ability to adapt to change
  • Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
    • Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
    • Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
    • Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
    • Uses sound judgment
    • Self-motivated
    • Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
  • Communication
    • Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
    
    NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications . Experience
    • Five (5) years of experience in public service, public health, public policy, community planning, or closely related field
    Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work
    • Full-Time | Regular
    • Monday – Friday | 8 am – 5 pm
    • Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department or task requirements.
    Work Environment
    • This job operates in a professional office environment.
    • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
    • This role may require infrequent travel and interaction with the community at public events.
    Physical Demands
    • This is a largely sedentary role; however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.
    Work Location
    • Harris County Public Health (1111 Fannin, Houston, 77002)
    
    
    Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
    
    Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

• About the company

  Office of Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.

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