Community Health Planner

Fergusfalls; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Otter Tail County is seeking a Community Health Planner within the Public Health Department to conduct research and assist in planning, development, modification, and implementation of community health initiatives, policies, and strategic plans. The role includes evaluating programs and supporting data translation for reporting and improvement.

The position emphasizes effective use of electronic health record and reporting systems, accreditation alignment, and foundational public health

Qualifications

• Conduct research on community health planning and improvement initiatives.
• Assist in planning, development, modification, and implementation of departmental and Health Board initiatives.
• Translate data for reporting and informatics to support planning and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate health programs and initiatives in assigned specialty areas.
• Support accreditation alignment and foundational public health responsibilities.
• Assist in using data systems for reporting and performance improvement.

Job description

Otter Tail County is now accepting applications for a Community Health Planner with the Public Health Department.

The purpose of this position is to conduct research on and assist in the planning, development, modification, and implementation of departmental, Community Health Board, and Health & Wellness service team initiatives, policies and strategic plans. This position will be responsible to implement and evaluate programs and initiatives in an assigned specialty area, i.e. community health planning and improvement, public health planning and informatics.

This position supports effective use of electronic health record and reporting systems and translating data for effective reporting, planning, and improvement. The position also supports Foundational Public Health Responsibility implementation, accreditation alignment, and related public health infrastructure.

Applications will be accepted until 4:30pm on September 29, 2026.

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