Public Health Careers
For hundreds of years, people have been working to protect the public’s health. In its earliest form, public health included activities like teaching people about plants that are safe to eat, helping new mothers learn to care for their babies, and limiting the spread of disease by isolating sick people. Modern public health began in the early 20th century and included activities such as immunizations, investigating disease outbreaks, protecting food sources, and maintaining birth and death records. Today, careers in public health range from nurses and health care providers to environmental health specialists, emergency preparedness coordinators, and much more.
In Shelby, health department employees carry out critical public health functions and improve health across the Shelby community. Positions in the Shelby City Health Department include, but are not limited to, Director of Environmental Health, Registered Sanitarian, Director of Community Health/Nurse, and Vital Statistics Registrar.
Two of the most common public health positions include public health nurse and registered sanitarian.
A public health nurse is a licensed registered nurse (RN) who work to improve community health by providing vaccinations, documenting and investigating disease outbreaks, and educating the public on health and wellness. At SCHD, the Director of Community Health is considered a public health nurse.
A Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) is licensed in Ohio as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or Environmental Health Specialist in Training (EHSIT), holds a Bachelor’s degree in a science or science related field. The role of a Sanitarian is to protect the community from environmental threats and hazards. Sanitarians enforce regulations and codes for restaurants and food service establishments, public swimming pools, campgrounds, body art facilities, and more. At SCHD, the Director of Environmental Health is a Registered Environmental Health Specialist.
For more information on public health careers, visit https://www.publichealthonline.org/careers/ or https://www.publichealth.org/careers/
Are you interested in a public health career?
Shelby City Health Department offers several opportunities to explore careers in public health. From class presentations to internships and work experiences, SCHD staff can provide students or potential students with insight into the field of public health. Contact our office today to discuss specific opportunities or schedule a session.
Current Open Positions:
Do you want to be a part of promoting and maintaining the health standards of Shelby City? We are looking for an individual eager to make a difference in our community by joining the Shelby City Health Department.
Director of Nursing
Resumes may be submitted to the following address or email.
The Shelby City Health Department
43 West Main Street
Shelby, OH 44875
Email: schd@shelbycity.oh.gov
The SCHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
DON Position Description
The city of Shelby is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No personnel decisions concerning any term or condition of employment shall be unlawfully based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, military status, national origin, ancestry, age, or disability.
