Job Description

Are you ready to advance your career as a leading Educator in Public Health?

The Lauderdale County Health Department is seeking a dedicated Health Educator or Public Health Specialist to serve as Public Health Educator 2 in our Ripley, TN office. This is a full-time, salaried, On-site role, with travel within Lauderdale County.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs a full range of public health education program development, evaluation, and consulting work of average difficulty.
• Updates and uses relevant knowledge to implement health education interventions and programs for the community.
• Promotes, maintains, and improves individual and community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors.
• Collects and analyze data to identify community needs.
• Plans, implements, monitors, and evaluates programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments.
• Physical Requirements include occasional lifting and handling of materials in preparation for community presentations. Handles, installs, moves, and positions items and materials.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in health, education, biology, or a related field and experience equivalent to one year full-time professional health education work.

Other Requirements:

Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid vehicle operator’s license may be required for employment in some positions.

Salary:

Salary is based on education and experience with a starting salary of $43,140 annually.

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