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This is a full-time contracted position with a full-benefit package.
Education required:
· Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
· Two (2) years of experience in public health or health related occupation where the skills, knowledge and other abilities can be demonstrated.
· Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
Special Requirements:
· Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. You must complete required training courses once you are employed. This will require overnight travel.
· Must be able to use computers efficiently.
Scope of Work
· Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: Assists in identifying community needs, participation in health education program planning, facilitate classes in K-12 grades, attends community and school events regarding prevention and education. This position will promote positive health behaviors and will work to reduce or eliminate health risk and behaviors. Will also require overnight travel out of town throughout the state for meetings/trainings. Occasionally will be expected to work hours before 8:00 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m.
Compensation and hours:
$18.07-22.46 or more based on experience.
Full-time 37.5 hours per week. Normal hours will be 8:00-4:00 but there will be late clinics as well as travel for training. Two paid 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute non-paid lunch.
Benefits:
This position comes with a full-benefit package to include retirement, health insurance, flexible spending account options, dental, life insurance, deferred compensation, vacation, sick, and paid holidays.
Application process:
To complete the application process, visit www.gravescountyhealthdepartment.com and go to the contact us page. Print the application and turn it into the Graves County Health Department or email it to amandar.duke@graveshealth.org or you may pick up an application at the health department.
For assistance call 270-247-3553 or e-mail amandar.duke@graveshealth.org
Completed application, transcript and any other supporting documents such as cover letter or resume must be submitted by 4:00 PM COB on Friday, June 5, 2026. A resume will not substitute for application.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Graves County Health Department provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.