Public Health Consultant - Primary Prevention Public Health Consultant

Mission

MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self‑sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness.

This advanced level position serves as the state’s Primary Prevention Public Health Consultant in the Cancer Prevention and Control Section (CPC). The consultant functions as the Program Director for the WISEWOMAN program, funded by the CDC. Responsibilities include administratively managing federal grant requirements, facilitating communication with CDC project officers, providing timely reports, offering technical assistance to local health and community‑based agencies, overseeing data collection and analysis, leading policy and systems change for cardiovascular and chronic disease risk reduction, and promoting evidence‑based interventions that align with other CDC‑funded chronic disease programs.

The role also addresses health equity, the social determinants of health, and strives to reduce cancer health disparities through high‑level work with local, state, and national partners.

to view the Position Description and the Job Specification.

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; submit your electronic application only. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Document relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions in the resume, transcript, and/or application for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience, dates of employment (month, year, hours per week).
• Attach a cover letter.
• Attach the required writing sample if applicable.
• Attach official transcripts if applicable. Accepted formats are scanned copies of official transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are not accepted.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here:
Instructions.

Possession of a master’s degree in public health, health communication, health services administration, community development, urban planning, population and health sciences, international studies, political science, health policy, nursing, epidemiology, health education, health economics, dietetics/nutrition management, genetics, speech and audiology, social work, counseling, education, special education (specialization in blind/visual disabilities), public or business administration with a health care concentration.

Four years of professional experience as a consultant in a field of public health equivalent to a Public Health Consultant, including two years equivalent to a Public Health Consultant P11 or one year equivalent to a Public Health Consultant P12.

The physical location of this position is 320 S. Walnut St, Lansing MI. Remote work and hybrid schedules may be considered within operational limits. Approved remote or hybrid candidates must work within Michigan and confirm location and schedule at interview.

Employees will be provided computers for state work and may receive phones for necessary communications. Remote employees are responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high‑speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

The use of artificial intelligence software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process. This position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies. Reference the job posting number in the subject line.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.