What is Public Health?
Public health improves community health by tracking diseases, collecting health data, and providing services. Its main goals are preventing illness, promoting health, and extending life through collaboration. Key areas include monitoring health trends, vaccinations, education, community programs, and health policies. Public health addresses infectious diseases, chronic illnesses, health inequalities, environmental risks, and lifestyle choices, focusing on community solutions rather than just individual care. Overall, public health is vital for improving population health and encouraging healthier lives.
Job Openings
Environmental Public Health Specialist (EPHS)
The Lawrence County Health Department has a full time opening (35 hour/week) for an Environmental Public Health Specialist.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably with a science specialization. (Substitutions may be allowed.) Responsibilities will include administering and enforcing federal, state, and local environmental health regulations, promoting safe sanitary practices, and protecting both the environment and public health. Duties will include performing routine inspections on retail food establishments, daycares and lodging facilities, evaluating private well water tests and regulating onsite wastewater treatment systems.
• Two County paid retirement plans • 15 paid Holidays • Excellent vacation and sick benefits • Health Insurance provided.
Starting pay $20/hr.
Submit resumes by May 15th to the Lawrence County Health Department, 1549 Missouri Drive, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712, or by email to Tana.Bradshaw@Lpha.mo.gov. For questions call 417-466-2201.
Equal Opportunity Employer.