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Oregon County Health Department Jobs Directory
Below is a list of some of the public health related job positions available around the state. See also Directory of Oregon County Health Departments for the web address of each local health department.
- DESCHUTES COUNTY - PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE III (Clinic Coordinator)- Deschutes County Health Department, Bend, OR
Position coordinates the activities and provides general oversight in the delivery of the Immunization, Family Planning, and STD Programs. Duties include but are not limited to, coordinating the daily flow of clinic patients, assisting with and developing programs, monitoring services provided, assuring that quality standards (County, State, and federal) are met; evaluating/revisiting programs, training and educating staff, and preparing program reports. Position requires collaboration with community agencies and media. Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with four years of public or community health experience; OR Associate's degree with six years of public or community health experience; OR Master's degree with two years of public or community health experience. Possession of/or ability to obtain an Oregon Registered Nurse License. Knowledge of public health core functions, public health processes, and health topics. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to interact effectively and productively with community agencies, the general public, and other employees. Considerable knowledge and ability to organize educational materials. Computer experience with word processing, access database, and spread sheet application is important.
SALARY: $4,242.29 - $5,802.18 per month for a 172.67 hour work month (salary normally starts at the first step). Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This is a union represented position. Position is available immediately.
For further information please visit the Deschutes County website www.co.deschutes.or.us Open until filled.
- DESCHUTES COUNTY - PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE III (Medical Operations Coordinator - Part-time position, 70% FTE))- Deschutes County Health Department, Bend, OR
Position responsible for planning and coordinating outlying vaccination clinics, disease outbreak treatment clinics, and other operational duties within the disaster preparedness program. Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with four years of public or community health experience; OR Associate's degree with six years of public or community health experience; OR Master's degree with two years of public or community health experience. Ability to apply general nursing knowledge and skills to public health nursing; ability to establish effective working relationships with community agencies, the medical community, the general public and other employees at all times; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; considerable knowledge and ability to organize educational materials. Computer experience with word processing is important. Strong public speaking ability, facilitation skills, and collaborative skills to work with community agencies.
SALARY: $2,969.63 - $4,061.56 per month for a 120.87 hour work month (28-hrs/wk), salary normally starts at the first step. Excellent pro-rated County benefit package when eligible. This is a union represented position. Position is available immediately.
For further information please visit the Deschutes County website www.co.deschutes.or.us Open until filled.
- WASCO COUNTY - PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR - Wasco-Sherman County Health Department, The Dalles, Oregon
The Wasco-Sherman County Public Health Department is currently recruiting for a Public Health Director. This position offers a challenging, rewarding career opportunity in the field of health promotion, education and administration. Serving as the department head, this position is responsible for programming, strategic planning, budgeting, financial operations, personnel and administrative management functions of the Wasco-Sherman County Health Departments. The Director develops policy, directs general program goals and objectives, as well as provides for community awareness and education in areas related to public health. The Director assures compliance with state public health statues, federal regulations and local ordinances and provides supervision of professional staff including coaching, mentoring and performance evaluation on a regular basis.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience/Certification: Bachelor's degree from an approved school of Public Health administration as well as a minimum of ten (10) years experience in public health administration. A Master's degree in public health is desirable. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Comprehensive knowledge of: the principles of public health and the administration of public health programs; Oregon state laws and local government rules regarding public health. Skilled in: administration of a department with extremely close ties to the general public. Ability to: lead and develop a staff of professional personnel both on staff and auxiliary; present ideas clearly and effectively and to stimulate interest in health activities from a variety of community groups and the general public.
SALARY: $5,943 per month plus benefits
For further information please visit the Wasco County website http://www.co.wasco.or.us Open until filled (initial review of applications December 1, 2008).
- LANE COUNTY - COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER PHYSICIAN - Lane County Health and Human Services, Eugene, OR
Lane County Health and Human Services is recruiting for a Family Practice physician to serve on our established provider team at The Community Health Centers of Lane County, a federally qualified health center (FQHC).
Salary: $96,553 - $144,851 annually plus benefits.
For more information visit our website at www.lanecounty.org/jobs. Open until filled. EOE.
- MARION COUNTY - CLINICAL SUPERVISOR (Adult Behavioral Health Cottages)- Marion County Health Department, Salem, OR
See announcement for full description of the position, as well as minimum requirements and qualifications.
SALARY: $25.39 - $34.03 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.
For further information please visit the Marion County website www.co.marion.or.us Open until filled.
- BENTON COUNTY - PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE 3 (School Nurse) - Benton County Health Department, Corvallis, OR
Performs a variety of public health school nursing duties in the Corvallis 509J School District. The school nurse plays a key role in improving health services for school age children to facilitate improved health and well being. This is a seasonal position running from August to June.
A two-year or vocational degree in ADN (Associate Degree Nursing) with a Bachelor of Science degree in a health related field, or, a Bachelors in Nursing or related health field and at least one year experience in Outpatient Health Care, Pediatrics or Community Health.
SALARY: $4,055 - 5,177/mo (typically starts at beginning of range)
For further information please visit the Benton County website www.co.benton.or.us Open until filled.
- JEFFERSON COUNTY - NURSING TEAM LEADER - Jefferson County Health Department, Madras, OR
The Nursing Team Leader works under the direct supervision of the Public Health Director This position is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of clinical operations, and communicable disease control activities of Public Health Nursing programs.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Nursing and a minimum of 4 years experience in a variety of programs, communicable disease, family planning and maternal child health, Registered Nurse/Public Health Certification of classes.
SALARY: Salary $3814.99 - $4532.58 monthly.
For more information and application instructions please visit the Jefferson County Website: http://www.co.jefferson.or.us. Open until filled.
- JEFFERSON COUNTY - PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR - Jefferson County Health Department, Madras, OR
Jefferson County is seeking a highly motivated, energetic, career professional with administrative and public health experience, for the position of Public Health Director. This management position leads and directs the day to day operation of the County's Public Health Department.
REQUIREMENTS: A Master's degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Public Administration or related field and two years of responsible experience in Public Health or Health Services are required. Or, a Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Public Administration or related field and four years of progressively responsible experience, two of which are in a supervisory role. Special knowledge of Federal, State and local policies that affect the Public Health Department; special knowledge of the State Public Health laws and rules of the Health Division, including such sanitary inspection of hospitals and related institutions as may be requested by the Health Division.
SALARY: Salary $68,200 - $83,115 annually.
For more information and application instructions please visit the Jefferson County Website: http://www.co.jefferson.or.us. Open until filled.
- LINN COUNTY - SUPERVISING PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE - Linn County Department of Health Services, Albany, OR
Employees in this classification perform a variety of public health nursing duties, participating actively in and representing public health nursing in planning groups at the state and local level; provides highly skilled professional nursing in the designated area of specialty; i.e., reproductive health services. This position is responsible for timely and accurate program reporting/accountability to state programs and other funding organizations. Assures that program staff and program-related partners plan and work collaboratively toward defined goals, objectives and grant specifications. Employees in this classification supervise employees in the Nurse practitioner, Public Health Nurse, Medical Assistant classifications, and others, such as interns and volunteers may be assigned.They oversee the day to day operation of clinical and field services in Reproductive Health Services. This involves program planning, the ability to write the plans and supervision for the family planning, Breast and Cervical Cancer, and sexually transmitted infections programs.
REQUIREMENTS: Five years of current public health nursing experience and graduation from an approved school of nursing as defined under public health nurse; two years of public health nursing supervisory experience; or any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described. Must be highly organized with advanced skills in balancing competing priorities and have well developed written, verbal and analytic skills.Possession of a license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Oregon at the time of appointment; Masters degree in Nursing, Public Health, or in a health related field is preferred; possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
SALARY: $3646-4599/month (37.5 hour week). Linn County offers excellent benefits including health insurance and PERS retirement (County currently paying an average 50% of salary for benefits).
Send resume and Linn County application to: Anne Peltier, RN, MPH, Linn County Department of Health Services, P.O. Box 100, Albany, OR, 97321 phone (541)967-3888 ext. 2329. Open until filled.
LINCOLN COUNTY - FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER - Lincoln County Human Services Department, Newport, OR
Provides primary medical care services including assessment, diagnosis and treatment to patients of the Health Center. Provides holistic primary medical care for families and clients across the lifespan. Emaphasizes health promotion and disease prevention. Manages acute and chronic diseases in accordance with accepted medical standards and within the scope of practice.
One year of experience as nurse practitioner, preferably in community health or behavioral health. Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon, certification as a nurse practitioner. Possess a DEA number. Valid Oregon Driver's License with good driving record.
SALARY: $5,997- $6,792 per month DOQ. Full & part time available.
To see full announcement and for more information visit our website at www.co.lincoln.or.us Open until filled. EOE.
MULTNOMAH COUNTY - COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - Multnomah County Health Department, Portland, OR
Community Health Nurses function as members of health teams promoting good health practices, coordinating existing health resources and providing high-quality services in a clinic setting, in a correctional facility (either adult or juvenile), or in the field. Major direct services programs include communicable disease control, child health services, maternity services, family planning, and adult health services. Community Health Nurses work with diverse clients from a variety of backgrounds in person and/or by telephone. Bilingual and bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The ability to speak, read and understand languages other than English, such as Spanish, Vietnamese and Russian is desired for some assignments.
Qualified candidates may meet the minimum qualifications in one of the following ways:
1. Bachelor's degree in nursing, or
2. Associate's degree in nursing and two years of registered nurse level experience, or
3. Associate's degree in nursing and two years of community/public health experience demonstrating the ability to work with diverse populations.
Licensure: Possession of an appropriate and valid registered nurse license issued by the State of Oregon at the time of application. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid driver's license may be required for some assignments. Other: Positions working in any corrections health facilities require the ability to pass a security check prior to hire.
SALARY RANGE: $23.15 - $30.63 hourly ($48,337.20 - $63,955.44 annually)
For more information visit our website at www.multcojobs.org Open continuous.
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