Community Health Planner

Applications are now being accepted for a Full-time Community Health Planner position with the Lincoln County Health Department. This position is grant dependent and may be extended if further grants are available or discontinued if not available.  

To be considered, applicants must complete and submit a Lincoln County Employment Application form. Applications are accepted until position is filled.

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POSITION OVERVIEW: 

To serve as the Community Health Planner for Lincoln County to engage internal and external public health stakeholders in the development, promotion, maintenance, execution and evaluation of various departmental plans that address the health needs of our community and enhance operational processes of the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.   Other duties may be required and assigned.

Public Health Science

• Provides leadership and facilitation in the process of developing and applying evidence-based practices to community health improvement strategies into specific, measurable action plans in partnership with public and private organizations.
• Researches and retrieves information regarding evidence-based health promotion initiatives and programs.
• Conduct routine disease testing and or water testing according to policies and procedures.
• Provide for prevention and control of communicable disease through the initiation of epidemiological investigations and surveillance, interpretation of laboratory findings and physician’s diagnosis to individuals and families in accordance to Wisconsin State Statutes.

Analysis and Assessment

• Participate and or conduct community needs assessments.
• Implement data collection methods and tools to evaluate the effectiveness of programs that improve health outcomes 
• Gather, organize, present and maintain data reports for program monitoring, evaluation and improvement of programs plans and grants.
• Assess the health impacts of policies, plans and projects across social, economic and environmental sectors using quantitative, qualitative and participatory techniques.
• Maintain, update and use computerized data management systems.
• Adheres to ethical principles and Lincoln County Health Department policy in the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of data and information.

Qualifications:

Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in community health, public health, communications, marketing, public relations, or health-related field. One to two years of experience in public health.

 WAGE:

This full-time position has a starting hourly wage of $24.85. 

All full-time employees are eligible for Lincoln County benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, LTD, vacation, sick leave, holiday pay and Wisconsin Retirement System. As an employee of Lincoln County, you would be eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), which is among the best funded and best managed public pension systems in the country!

Applicants must complete and submit a Lincoln County Employment Application Form.  Application forms are available at the Lincoln County Service Center (upper level), 801 N. Sales Street in Merrill, Wisconsin and on the County's website at www.co.lincoln.wi.us.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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