Public Health Specialist

Job Description:

Public Health Specialist

Description

Full-time position available with the Health Department, Communicable Disease Prevention Division
Pay Range: $22.61-$34.48 per hour
Work Location: 2400 Troost Ave
Work Days and Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline: October 26, 2026

About Us

About the Health Department

The Kansas City Health Department is committed to improving the health and well-being of residents through community-focused programs, services, and partnerships. Guided by a vision of creating an engaged and healthy community, the department emphasizes collaboration, transparency, accountability, and data-driven decision-making. With a strong focus on equity and community involvement, the Health Department works to deliver accessible public health solutions and improve outcomes for all residents.

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Responsibilities

What you'll do
This is a highly responsible position within the Division of Communicable Disease Prevention, working under the general supervision and daily direction of the Senior Disease Investigator. The position requires limited independent judgment and initiative while supporting the goals and activities of the Surveillance Program. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, are essential for success in this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Investigating and collecting HIV-related surveillance data.
• Recording, analyzing, and interpreting trends in HIV cases and related surveillance data.
• Developing reports, charts, graphs, and other data visualizations to communicate surveillance findings.
• Delivering lectures, presentations, and educational materials on HIV surveillance findings and trends.
• Ensuring accuracy, completeness, and quality of surveillance records and data systems.
• Engaging with individuals diagnosed with HIV to support linkage to care, treatment, and appropriate public health services.
• Performing record reviews, data quality assurance, and other surveillance activities as assigned.
• Assisting with STI surveillance activities and performing other STI-related duties as required by the Surveillance Program.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

What you'll bring

• High school diploma and 2 years of experience in private, public, or community healthcare, community sanitation, health inspections, health education, data analysis, or related healthcare fields; OR an accredited Associate's degree.