Health Info & Assessment Supv

Whatcom County • Health Department - Unity Building, WA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Whatcom County Health Department is seeking a Public Health professional to plan, coordinate, and supervise the daily operations of the Health Information and Assessment unit within Health and Community Services. Supervises professional staff responsible for epidemiology, assessment, surveillance, health informatics, data management, and population health analytics to support evidence-based public health practice and organizational decision-making. This critical position will oversee the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of public health data while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, professional standards, and departmental policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public health, epidemiology, health informatics, statistics, data science, health information management, or a closely related field
• Five (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience
• At least four (4) years of lead or supervisor experience
• Experience may substitute for education, and education may substitute for experience when appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in public health
• Experience working in a public health department or local health jurisdiction

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily operations of the Health Information and Assessment unit
• Coordinates epidemiology, surveillance, assessment, health informatics, and population health data activities
• Oversees the collection, management, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of public health information
• Provides technical consultation to department leadership by interpreting public health data
• Guides the development, enhancement, and effective use of health information systems
• Supports department accreditation, performance management, community health assessment, and quality improvement initiatives
• Coordinates cross-departmental and community data initiatives by working with governmental agencies, healthcare providers, community organizations, and regional partners
• Administers assigned personnel functions by participating in recruitment, employee selection, performance evaluations, corrective action, and application of personnel policies and collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager