Public Health Education Specialist

Johnston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Johnston County Health Department has one full-time opening for a Public Health Education Specialist.

Ability to assist the department in the development of health promotion programs that reduce the health risk of premature mortality and morbidity among county residents with a major emphasis on developing or implementing clinical and community based programs. Detail knowledge of the process of Health Education in that program development involves problem identification; diagnosis; planning of intervention strategies; implementing and /or monitoring program (s) and program evaluation techniques. Specific Health Promotion programs will include, but not limited to: coordination of annual action plans with focus on the (access to care, substance use, improved nutrition or physical activity; the coordination of community based programs in the public and private sector; promoting health promotion programs for county employees; education programs for older adults; implementing action plans for the Community Health Needs Assessment; and departmental health promotion activities ranging from health screenings to self-training programs. Collects, analyzes and updates data to identify community needs. General knowledge of methods and techniques used in preparing and disseminating educational information to the public. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, community organizations, and the general public. Involvement with opioid settlement funds strategies.   The position requires non-traditional work hours, which includes work before 8:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. and weekend hours. Other job related duties as deemed necessary by the Health Education Supervisor.

General knowledge of the functions of community health agencies. General knowledge of methods and techniques used in preparing and disseminating educational information to the public. General knowledge of the techniques involved in preparing and displaying posters, exhibits and other educational visual aids. Ability to present ideas effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, community organizations, and the general public.

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in health education and one year of experience in public health education or a related field; graduation from a four-year college or university and two years of experience in public health education. 

Additional Information: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position may close at any time. 

*Please document all work history relevant to the position for which you are applying. Determination of qualifying for the position and salary are based on years of experience. Failure to document complete work history may affect qualification determination and salary. Electronic applications cannot be amended once submitted.

"Please note: Final candidates’ subject to pre-employment background check (includes criminal and motor vehicle records).

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities  or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned. 

• If the position requires a degree, you will be required to furnish original transcripts within 30 days of hire date.
• We may require a background check that may include criminal, motor vehicle, sexual offender registry, pre-employment drug screening or others based on job requirements.
• Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment.