Join our team! The Winnebago County Health Department is
looking for Public Health Planner.

The Public Health Planner engages internal and external public health stakeholders in the development, maintenance, execution and evaluation of various departmental plans that address the health needs of our community and enhance operational processes of the department. This person is a member of the department's leadership team and is also responsible for collecting and analyzing data to help ensure efficient use of resources to address the health needs of our community and the department. 

Essential functions include developing and implementing the department's strategic plan, conducting a community needs assessment and developing a community health improvement plan. The Public Health Planner also assumes a lead role in preparing the department for national accreditation and periodic state reviews. Additional responsibilities include arranging educational opportunities for staff members, researching grant funding, and writing internal policies and procedures.

Required Education & Experience:

  • Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Education, Nursing, Environmental Health, Public Health Administration, Public Administration or closely related field

  • Plus three years professional work experience within a public health setting

  • Or a combination of closely-related education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skill and abilities that include significant experience in public health planning.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 3, 2020
Working With Us
The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) is a pioneer in public health strategy. We collaborate with partners across our communities to implement change that will improve the health for all residents. Offices are located in Oshkosh and Neenah with over 50 dedicated staff to serve a variety of health roles from both direct care to administrative policy.
Living in Winnebago County
In Winnebago County, we take great pride in our communities, people and natural resources. We are home to the largest fresh water inland lake in Wisconsin, Lake Winnebago, along with many other beautiful lakes including Buttes des Morts, Little Lake Butte des Morts, Poygan, Rush and Winneconne. Our waterways, boat landings, trails and parks offer many opportunities for outdoor recreation year round.
Winnebago County has a stable economy, low crime rate and access to top-rated health care. We have many outstanding academic centers including the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, UW-Fox Valley and Fox Valley Technical College. Our desire to make Winnebago County the best place to live, work and visit is evident in each of our cities, townships and villages.

  • Mission & Vision
  • Strategic Plan
  • Annual Report
  • Staff Organization
  • Community Health Data
Fox Valley Region:
Winnebago County Health Department is an equal opportunity employer - learn more
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