Public Health Specialist
CurrentDevelop and present oral and written health education/promotion material. Create brochures, social media posts, and website posts on a variety of public health topics. Attend community events and provide information on available health services. Speak and interact with members of the community and other government agencies. Research targeted and assigned public health topics using reputable sources and attend webinars around said topics to gather the most current data and information. Develop a variety of public health brochures and ensure the text is written at or below a sixth-grade reading level. Source graphics/photos for inclusion in brochures and portray health information in picture form. Create digital messaging for social media sites, website, and digital message boards on a variety of public health topics. Utilize numerous platforms and software to create and publish content. Attend community events and provide information on public health programs and services. Support outreach staff at conferences and health fairs with interacting with the public and community partners. Review event descriptions, focus areas and intended audience to select appropriate materials. Distribute materials and answer questions from residents and community partners about public health programs and services. Collect contact information to provide attendees with follow up information as needed and to add community partners to distribution lists.