Job Description: Public Health Advisor

Position Summary

The Public Health Advisor provides expert guidance and technical assistance to County leadership and health departments in the development, evaluation, and implementation of public health programs, policies, and initiatives. With minimal guidance, this role advises on strategic planning, policy impacts, partnership development, and innovative approaches to public health challenges. The Advisor also serves as a subject matter expert, offering analysis and recommendations that address emerging community health needs and complex social and economic concerns.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy & Strategic Guidance
• Provide policy analysis and guidance to assess the impact of proposed or existing policies on County public health programs and operations.
• Assist health department and County leadership in defining goals, objectives, priorities, and strategic plans.
• Advise on the design, development, and implementation of new or enhanced public health programs and services.
• Support the creation of frameworks for community health education and outreach.
• Program Evaluation & Data Analytics
• Evaluate the operational and fiscal performance of governmental and nonprofit public health programs.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials for senior officials, elected leadership, or public dissemination.
• Conduct advanced data analysis, reporting, and interpretation of public health datasets.
• Develop approaches and evidence-based solutions that address urgent health, social, and economic concerns.
• Apply innovative public health methods, technologies, and best practices to adapt to evolving needs and challenges.
• Advisory & Subject Matter Expertise
• Serve as a subject matter expert in public health, providing technical advice and strategic counsel to senior County and public health leadership.
• Facilitate partnerships and collaborations across governmental and non-governmental organizations at the local, state, and national levels.
• Contribute to the development of cross-sector strategies to improve community health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5–7 years of professional experience in public health policy, program development, or health systems management.
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis, program evaluation, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of public health frameworks, policy development, and strategic planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community groups.

Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Policy development and evaluation
• Public health systems knowledge
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership-building
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Adaptability and innovative problem-solving

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.

Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector.​ Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.​

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.