Top 18 Public health Jobs in Lawrence Ks

Public Health Planner
Lawrence Douglas County Health Department —Lawrence, KS
- $24.48 - $30.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
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Behavioral Health Specialist - Part Time - Community Based Services
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center Inc —Lawrence, KS
- $18.75 - $20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Clinic
- Driver's License
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Heartland Community Health Center —Lawrence, KS
- $19 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
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Community Justice Team - Mental Health Case Manager
Johnson County Kansas —New Century, KS
- $26.19 - $35.43 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Research
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Retirement plan
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Community Health Worker
Oak Street Health —Topeka, KS
- $18.50 - $31.72 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Public Education Manager
YWCA Northeast Kansas —Topeka, KS
- $45,000 - $50,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
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Student Peer Educator
University of Kansas —Lawrence, KS
- $12 an hour
- Public speaking
- University
- In-person
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Chief Executive Officer
Heart to Heart International —Lenexa, KS
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Recruiting
- Business Administration
Environmental Health and Sustainability Manager
ASSA ABLOY —Lawrence, KS
- CPR Certification
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Opportunities for advancement
Registered Nurse
Lawrence Douglas County Health Department —Lawrence, KS
- $29.14 - $36.43 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Vital signs
- Current TB test
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Instructor, Nutrition Pool
Kansas State University —Olathe, KS
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
OHS Clinic and Claims Manager
PECNA Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America —De Soto, KS
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Addiction Medicine
- 5 years
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEMORIAL —Lawrence, KS
- $58,000 - $63,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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MIDLAND CARE CONNECTION INC —Olathe, KS
- From $20.50 an hour
- PRN
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Continuing education credits
- Employee assistance program
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Public Health Planner

Lawrence Douglas County Health Department
Lawrence, KS

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Job Details

Full-time
$24.48 - $30.60 an hour
16 hours ago

Qualifications

Community health & wellness
Public policy development
Qualitative data analysis
Customer service
Presentations for conferences or internal meetings
Coalition building
Financial software
Legislative regulatory analysis
Driver's License
Policy & process development
Bachelor's degree
Video conferencing software
Fax machines
Healthcare policy development
Productivity software
Faxing
Project leadership
Policy Development
Data analytics technologies
Video conferencing systems operation

Full Job Description

Essential Job Functions

Program Planning and Implementation

Develops and implements public health strategies, initiatives, and activities for community health improvement.

Supports community health planning initiatives, including the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).

Works in a variety of community settings including, but not limited to, homes, community organizations, businesses, schools, and the community in general.

Develops and implements strategies, initiatives, and activities collaboratively with the organizational colleagues and community.

Recommends and supports development of data-informed strategies and programs in alignment with evidence-based practices and the CHIP or other community initiatives.

Assists in the development and implementation of the work plan to address goals, objectives, and strategies for improving health priorities identified by combining researched best-practices with community input.

Contributes community health planning expertise to the community needs assessment process, health improvement goal setting, identification of public health policy and action options, program development, and creation of monitoring and evaluation plans.

Performs functions to achieve the agency’s mission in areas of essential public health services and demonstrates foundational skills in the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals, especially in the data analytics and assessment skills, policy development/program planning, health equity, community partnerships, public health sciences, and leadership and systems thinking domains.

Contribute to collaborative grant writing initiatives as assigned by Director of Community and Environmental Health , which may include research associated with all the essential elements of Public Health

Policy Analysis

Research, analyze, monitor, and track public policy (including legislation, regulations, and programs) at the local, state, and national levels that relate to health department priorities and provide recommendations for action consistent with a health in all policies approach.

Recommend opportunities for legislative amendments, regulations, guidelines, and policies/procedures that enhance the vision and mission of LDCPH.

Lead the department through an annual process of setting an internal policy agenda, conducting research to identify and vet model policy interventions, and support staff in writing proposed policies at the local level.

Support assessments of policies and programs for their impact on health equity, including through use of the Health Impact Checklist and assist in crafting PSE changes to improve health disparities and inequities.

Community Engagement and Partnership Development

Builds collaborative relationships with community organizations.

In collaboration with the community, plans, facilitates, and provides community forums, workshops, presentations, and training.

Coordinates with community partners to ensure consistent public health messages.

Assists with development and implementation of community outreach and engagement activities and events that are designed to foster relationships and provide feedback to inform program planning and activities.

Works with community leaders and members as well as residents, funders, employers, businesses, appointed and elected local officials, and many others with the goal of equitably improving resident health, as measured by benchmarks set by health planning initiatives and other state and local plans and data sources.

Works cooperatively with the leadership team and other staff, community partners, and state and federal officials.

Represents Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health at community coalition meetings, committees, and alliances, and contributes to initiatives.

Engages the community through public presentations, meetings with organizational leaders, residents, and others to promote health in all policies.

Provides technical assistance for all agencies and community partners.

Data Collection & Reporting

Gathers, maintains, organizes, and interprets data for program monitoring, reporting, evaluation, and program improvement.

Performs data entry and retrieval functions utilizing a variety of electronic platforms.

Assists with writing accurate and timely reports and presentations.

Communications

Develops educational and promotional material, reports, plans, grant applications, and related communication tools to support health policies and programs.

Supports submission of abstracts to national conferences and papers to peer reviewed journals, as appropriate.

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Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration or related field required

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in public health or community health improvement process, policy development, or closely aligned areas.

Master’s degree in public health, public policy, public administration, or related field preferred.

Coordinating and/or supporting community-based groups or coalitions preferred

Knowledge of community health assessment principles and effective health education strategies, interventions, and programs

Required Skills and Abilities:

Qualitative and quantitative analytical skill with demonstrated creative visualization and presentation ability.

Knowledge of public health policy, legislative process, and policy analysis.

Strong understanding of the importance of equity in the workplace and in public health systems.

Experience working with community-based organizations. Experience in coalition building, facilitation, and management.

Comfortable with public speaking and facilitation of collaborative discussion.

Can effectively convey complex ideas in both written and verbal format, while targeting relevant information to reach multiple constituencies.

Policy analysis, project management.

Excellent customer service skills

Respect for and ability to respond to diverse and individual needs.

Detail oriented

Work independently and be self-motivated

Meet deadlines and work under pressure with little or no supervision

Ability to problem solve with sound judgment

Creativity, innovation and problem analysis and problem resolution at the functional level

Computer Skills, including knowledge of software programs utilized (e.g., Microsoft Suite products, Adobe products, video conferencing, financial software, proprietary software, and others- required)

Knowledge of general office equipment (copier, scanner, fax, etc.)

Have and maintain a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation

Ability to respond to emergency situations

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public health jobs in lawrence ks

Public Health Planner

Behavioral Health Specialist - Part Time - Community Based Services

Insurance Enrollment Community Health Worker (IE CHW)

Community Justice Team - Mental Health Case Manager

Community Health Worker

Public Education Manager

Student Peer Educator

Chief Executive Officer

Environmental Health and Sustainability Manager

Registered Nurse

Instructor, Nutrition Pool

OHS Clinic and Claims Manager

Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist

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