Public Health Officer at Hec Recruit

The Public Health Officer (PHO) is responsible for promoting and maintaining the health of a defined population through applying knowledge, skills, and abilities in the field of public health. The PHO will develop, implement and evaluate population health initiatives in line with the public health goals and objectives of the organization. The PHO will also provide leadership in developing public health policy, planning, and research.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitoring disease outbreaks in the community and working with other agencies to control the spread of disease
• Developing plans for natural disaster preparedness and response, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, forest fires, or drought
• Recommending changes in public health policies to improve health conditions in the community
• Conducting research on public health topics such as disease transmission patterns, chronic disease management, substance abuse prevention, or nutrition education
• Coordinating the provision of healthcare services in the community such as immunizations, disease prevention, and disease treatment
• Preparing reports on public health activities, including disease trends and statistics, health risks, and environmental hazards
• Maintaining records of communicable diseases, birth and death certificates, and other public health information
• Coordinating efforts with public health organizations at the federal, state, and local levels to address public health issues
• Developing educational programs to help individuals adopt healthy behaviors and lifestyles