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Join Our Team!
The Tuscarawas County Health Department is always looking for qualified persons to join our team!
TCHD prides itself on diversity in the workforce and attempts to hire individuals who are reflective of the population that we serve. Additionally, TCHD is an equal opportunity employer and provider of services. Individuals with unique qualifications such as bilingual skills are highly encouraged to apply. |
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If interested in applying for these positions, please submit cover letter, resume, and job application to 897 East Iron Avenue Dover, Ohio 44622, or email director@tchdnow.org
Please no phone calls.
Applications are kept on file for 30 days after the position is filled.
Applications are kept on file for 30 days after the position is filled.
Current Opportunities
Public Health Nurse I or II (Children with Medical Handicaps Program) (Full-Time; 35 hours per week)
Position Introduction
The RN Public Health Nurse is responsible for educating people about health issues, improving community health and safety and increasing access to care. The RN will assist in program planning to alleviate or eliminate health disparities in the community and assist in emergency preparedness procedures and disaster relief efforts. The RN Public Health Nurse position is funded through the Board of Health and may be supported by other grants within Tuscarawas County Public Health.
Minimum Qualifications
• Public Health Nurse I: Must be a registered nurse licensed in the State of Ohio
o Prior public health experience preferred
· Public Health Nurse II: Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years’ experience in public or community health; 7 years’ experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
• Must possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license and remain insurable in accordance with the district’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Must sign and abide by the agency’s nicotine free hiring policy.
• Must successfully complete drug screen and background check
The Children with Medical Handicaps Program (BCMH) is a health care program in the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). BCMH links families of children with special health care needs to a network of quality providers. BCMH is a state-administered program that operates within ODH. BCMH receives funding for services from the federal Maternal and Child Health Block Grant, state general revenue funds, county tax funds, third-party reimbursements and donations. BCMH promotes early identification of children with handicapping conditions and treatment of those children by appropriate health care providers. As a public health nurse in this position you will collaborate with ODH to assist in increasing access to care; supporting service coordination for children with selected diagnoses; and assisting families to access and utilize appropriate sources of payment for services for their child. Although this position focuses primarily on the Children with Medical Handicaps program, it will also encompass an array of other public health nursing duties. Some of these duties include cross training in other nursing programs such as communicable diseases, immunizations, and patient care.
The RN Public Health Nurse is responsible for educating people about health issues, improving community health and safety and increasing access to care. The RN will assist in program planning to alleviate or eliminate health disparities in the community and assist in emergency preparedness procedures and disaster relief efforts. The RN Public Health Nurse position is funded through the Board of Health and may be supported by other grants within Tuscarawas County Public Health.
Minimum Qualifications
• Public Health Nurse I: Must be a registered nurse licensed in the State of Ohio
o Prior public health experience preferred
· Public Health Nurse II: Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years’ experience in public or community health; 7 years’ experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
• Must possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license and remain insurable in accordance with the district’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Must sign and abide by the agency’s nicotine free hiring policy.
• Must successfully complete drug screen and background check
The Children with Medical Handicaps Program (BCMH) is a health care program in the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). BCMH links families of children with special health care needs to a network of quality providers. BCMH is a state-administered program that operates within ODH. BCMH receives funding for services from the federal Maternal and Child Health Block Grant, state general revenue funds, county tax funds, third-party reimbursements and donations. BCMH promotes early identification of children with handicapping conditions and treatment of those children by appropriate health care providers. As a public health nurse in this position you will collaborate with ODH to assist in increasing access to care; supporting service coordination for children with selected diagnoses; and assisting families to access and utilize appropriate sources of payment for services for their child. Although this position focuses primarily on the Children with Medical Handicaps program, it will also encompass an array of other public health nursing duties. Some of these duties include cross training in other nursing programs such as communicable diseases, immunizations, and patient care.
Epidemiologist I or II (Full-Time; 35-hours per week)
Position Introduction
Under general supervision, the public health epidemiologist is responsible for participating in public health investigations and surveillance, by gathering data, analyzing, and presenting findings to health department staff, administration, Board of Health, and the community. Responsible for carrying out a range of investigations and epidemiological activities related to the surveillance, detection, and prevention of morbidities, mortalities, and other community concerns.
Minimum Qualifications
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
Under general supervision, the public health epidemiologist is responsible for participating in public health investigations and surveillance, by gathering data, analyzing, and presenting findings to health department staff, administration, Board of Health, and the community. Responsible for carrying out a range of investigations and epidemiological activities related to the surveillance, detection, and prevention of morbidities, mortalities, and other community concerns.
Minimum Qualifications
- Public Health Epidemiologist I:
- Newly graduated Master’s degree with less than two years’ local public health experience but from a Master’s program with a focus on epidemiology and/or analysis and assessment of health-related data; or
- Bachelor’s or other non-epidemiology professional degree or certification (e.g., RN, MD/DO, DDS/DMD, DVM, PhD, RS) without formal academic epidemiology training and with at least 2 years’ experience performing epidemiology work.
- Acceptable bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, environmental health, nursing, public health, or related science or mathematical field.
- Completion of CDC Principals of Epidemiology within 90 days of hire.
- Completion of at least 1 undergraduate course in epidemiology or biostatistics
- Preferred qualifications include:
- Completion of at least 1 graduate-level epidemiology course
- Completion of at least 1 graduate-level biostatistics course
- Experience with SAS, SPSS, R, or other statistical software
- Training in Incident Command System (ICS)
- Public Health Epidemiologist II:
- Master’s degree with a focus in epidemiology with 2 or more years’ work experience in epidemiology in a public health agency; or
- Doctoral-level degree in epidemiology or a related discipline (e.g., public health, biostatistics); or
- Other non-epidemiology professional degree or certification (e.g., RN, MD/DO, DDS/DMD, DVM, PhD, RS) with specific epidemiology training (e.g., MPH degree, CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service program) with 2 or more years’ experience performing epidemiology work; or
- Other combination of background and experience, which must include at least 4 years’ experience performing epidemiology work.
- Preferred qualifications include:
- Experience with grant writing and implementation
- Experience with SAS, SPSS, R, or other statistical software
- Previous experience with GIS mapping, Tableau, Power BI and/or other data visualization tools
- Training in Incident Command System (ICS)
- Strong communication skills, including written and public speaking.
- Ability to collect and organize data for entry into program database(s).
- Ability to describe program overview to others with accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret and apply Federal and State regulations, procedures, policies into all aspects of the work.
- Ability to hold a flexible schedule; hours will include evening and weekends.
- Must have a valid State of Ohio driver’s license and remain insurable in accordance with the agency’s insurance policy.
- Must sign and abide by the agency’s nicotine free hiring policy.
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Willingness to expand one’s knowledge base and inspire others to do the same
- Willingness to participate in workforce development and promote the same among staff
- Willingness to participate in and/or lead agency-wide initiatives, including but not limited to the pursuit of national accreditation and participation in times of public health emergencies
- Willingness to assist clients independent of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and/or socioeconomic status
- Acts as the child fatality review coordinator for the Department.
- Acts as the overdose fatality review coordinator for the Department.
- Acts as the suicide fatality review coordinator for the Department.
- Participation in surveillance activities for significant trends and early detection of infectious diseases within the community.
- Coordinator and/or assist with reported disease outbreaks or clusters.
- Educate groups and institutions on outbreak response procedures.
- Collect and analyze infectious disease data reports.
- . Collect and analyze non-infectious disease data reports.
- Evaluating programs.
- Conducts literature reviews for program planning, for preparation of publications, and for evaluation. Designs and prepares reports from analyses of surveillance data, literature reviews, and other information.
- Makes oral presentations to diverse audiences.
- Complete the annual County-wide communicable disease report.
- Assist with data collection for the Department’s annual report.
- Conduct basic and/or advanced statistical analysis.
- Participates in writing grants or other funding proposals.
- Create innovative data visualizations and infographics.
- Attend State and regional epidemiology meetings and trainings.
- Prepares and maintains appropriate records and completes reports by required deadlines.
- Attends staff meetings and serves on temporary committees, as requested and is required to be punctual at such meetings.
- Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training seminars and in-service training.
- Maintain effective communication with Director and co-workers.
- Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested.
- Regular, punctual attendance.
WIC Breastfeeding Peer Helper (Part-time)
The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Helper functions as part of the Maternal and Child Health team in efforts to improve health outcomes for participants. The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Helper educates and supports women prenatally and post-partum regarding breastfeeding.
Minimum Qualifications
Essential Duties
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of secondary education (high school diploma or GED)
- At least six months of personal breastfeeding experience
- Familiarity with the WIC program
- Must have a valid State of Ohio driver’s license and remain insurable in accordance with the district’s insurance policy.
- Must sign and abide by the agency’s nicotine free hiring policy.
- Must successfully pass drug screen and background check.
Essential Duties
- Provides breastfeeding education/counseling in a manner that is sensitive to the participant’s personal and cultural values and norms.
- Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques and additional behavior change theories to assist participants in reaching their personal goals.
- Participates in community breastfeeding initiatives.
- Assists in the development of clinic goals and objectives relating to breastfeeding.
- Refers questions and concerns outside of scope of practice to appropriate health professionals.
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
- Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
- Attends meetings, seminars, and conferences, and other job-related training sessions.
- Represents agency in the community.
- Responds to public health emergencies (manmade or natural disasters) or acts of terrorism in accordance with local, state and national response plans using the incident command system.
- Regular, punctual attendance.
- Performs any and all other related duties as assigned or directed in order to promote, further, and ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Tuscarawas County Health Department.
Registered Sanitarian or Sanitarian-In-Training (Full-time)
Sanitarian In Training
Position Introduction
A Sanitarian-in-Training functions as part of the Environmental Health (EH) team. The goal of Environmental Health is to promote health for all through a healthy environment. A Sanitarian-in- Training provides education and training as a strategy to achieve compliance of regulated entities to pertinent environmental health codes and healthy practices. The enforcement of codes is done consistently across settings and respectfully across all populations.
Minimum Qualifications
Position Introduction
A Registered Sanitarian functions as part of the Environmental Health (EH) team. The goal of Environmental Health is to promote health for all through a healthy environment. A Sanitarian provides education and training as a strategy to achieve compliance of regulated entities to pertinent environmental health codes and healthy practices. The enforcement of codes is done consistently across settings and respectfully across all populations.
Minimum Qualifications
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
Receives and responds to complaints regarding improper sewage discharge, animal bites, food borne illness, and nuisances; gathers data and information necessary to determine complaint validity; interviews persons involved; analyzes findings and develops recommendations on complaint validity or nuisance abatement; takes further enforcement action if warranted in accordance with policy and procedure.
Position Introduction
A Sanitarian-in-Training functions as part of the Environmental Health (EH) team. The goal of Environmental Health is to promote health for all through a healthy environment. A Sanitarian-in- Training provides education and training as a strategy to achieve compliance of regulated entities to pertinent environmental health codes and healthy practices. The enforcement of codes is done consistently across settings and respectfully across all populations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be a Registered Sanitarian-in-Training (SIT) in the State of Ohio
- Must have earned a bachelor’s degree in a natural science or related field, and previous experience in environmental health, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and/or experience
- Must have a valid State of Ohio driver’s license
- Must sign and abide by the agency’s nicotine free hiring policy.
- Must successfully pass drug screen and background check.
Position Introduction
A Registered Sanitarian functions as part of the Environmental Health (EH) team. The goal of Environmental Health is to promote health for all through a healthy environment. A Sanitarian provides education and training as a strategy to achieve compliance of regulated entities to pertinent environmental health codes and healthy practices. The enforcement of codes is done consistently across settings and respectfully across all populations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be a Registered Sanitarian licensed in the State of Ohio
- Must have earned a bachelor’s degree in a natural science or related field, and previous experience in environmental health, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and/or experience
- Must have a valid State of Ohio driver’s license
- Must sign and abide by the agency’s nicotine free hiring policy.
- Must successfully complete drug screen and background check.
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Willingness to expand one’s knowledge base
- Willingness to participate in performance management, quality improvement, workforce development, and strategic planning efforts
- Willingness to participate in and/or lead agency-wide initiatives, including but not limited to the pursuit of national accreditation and participation in times of public health emergencies
Receives and responds to complaints regarding improper sewage discharge, animal bites, food borne illness, and nuisances; gathers data and information necessary to determine complaint validity; interviews persons involved; analyzes findings and develops recommendations on complaint validity or nuisance abatement; takes further enforcement action if warranted in accordance with policy and procedure.
- Plans, organizes, and conducts inspections of establishments under the food service program (e.g., restaurants, vending operations, etc.); contacts operators to schedule appointments; inspects site to ensure compliance with all environmental health regulations (e.g., proper storage of food stuff, proper serving temperatures, adequate sanitary procedures in preparation areas, etc.); documents findings and takes action in accordance with applicable policies and procedures; follows up on violations to ensure compliance.
- Plans, organizes, and conducts inspections of sewage, septic, and water systems and new housing sites (e.g., reviews contractor registration; inspects system installation; monitors water hauler vehicles and equipment; drains water samples and delivers samples for analysis; etc.); documents findings and activities in accordance with applicable policy and procedure; follows up on violations to ensure compliance.
- Provides consultation to homeowners, builders, contractors, etc., on sewage and water system construction issues; analyzes plans for proposed systems; evaluates existing systems; reviews survey plats for proposed subdivision and home construction; approves plans and issues permits.
- Plans, organizes, and conducts septage and solid waste and infection waste facility inspections (e.g., scavenger trucks, solid waste haulers, disposal sites, etc.); contacts operators to schedule appointments; inspects equipment to ensure compliance with all environmental health regulations; documents findings in accordance with applicable policies and procedures; follows up on violations to ensure compliance.
- Plans, organizes, and conducts inspections of recreational and public facilities (e.g. parks, campgrounds, swimming pools, spas, schools, etc.); contacts operators or officials to schedule appointments; inspects site to ensure compliance with all environmental health regulations (e.g., checks PH levels and records; inspects public restroom facilities; reviews cafeteria operations; etc.); documents findings in accordance with applicable policies and procedures; follows up on violations to ensure compliance.
- Prepares documents and maintains records related to inspection and investigation activities (e.g., correspondence, permits, activity reports, mileage, investigation findings, etc.); updates records to ensure accuracy and completeness; ensures that departmental records are maintained in accordance with applicable policy and procedure.
- Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars dealing with environmental health issues and food service regulations; receives and responds to questions from operators, officials, and the general public on food program issues; distributes educational materials; provides guidance and consultation on food service compliance issues.
- Maintains required licensure and certification.
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
- Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
- Responds to public health emergencies (manmade or natural disasters) or acts of terrorism in accordance with local, state and national response plans using the incident command system.
- Performs any and all other related duties as assigned or directed in order to promote, further, and ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Tuscarawas County Health District.
Language Interpreter (Full-time; 35 hours per week)
Position Introduction
The Interpreter/Translator is responsible for providing interpretation and translation services for the Spanish-speaking patient/client population of Tuscarawas County.
Minimum Qualifications
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
The Interpreter/Translator is responsible for providing interpretation and translation services for the Spanish-speaking patient/client population of Tuscarawas County.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED, bachelor’s degree preferred
- Ability to fluently read, write and speak in English and Spanish
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Must be detail oriented and able to effectively multi-task
- Exceptional interpersonal skills required
- Ability to work collaboratively with others
- Minimum of 2 years translation and interpretation experience
- Must sign and abide by the agency’s nicotine free hiring policy.
- Must successfully complete drug screen and background check.
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Willingness to expand one’s knowledge base and inspire others to do the same
- Willingness to participate in performance management, quality improvement, workforce development, and strategic planning efforts
- Willingness to participate in and/or lead agency-wide initiatives, including but not limited to the pursuit of national accreditation and participation in times of public health emergencies
- Willingness to assist clients independent of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and/or socioeconomic status
- Willingness to communicate openly and appropriately to provide effective service
- Facilitate effective communication between two parties that do not speak a similar language by covering one spoken or written language to another
- Attend meetings as necessary and act as a translator
- Relay concepts and ideas between languages
- Convert written materials from one language to another
- Facilitate communication for people with limited English proficiency
- Translate materials to clients or patients
- Prepares and maintains appropriate records and accurately completes reports by required deadlines.
- Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training seminars and in-service training.
- Attends staff meetings and serves on temporary committees, as requested and is required to be punctual at such meetings.
- Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested
- Regular, punctual attendance
Medical Physician
Position Introduction
The Medical Physician is a licensed practitioner who is responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for the perioperative patient in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations. This position provides high quality medical care by examining patients and determining the appropriate treatment plans illness or injuries. The incumbent conducts examinations, assesses and evaluates symptoms, determines conditions, and prescribes medical treatment or services.
Minimum Qualifications
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
The Medical Physician is a licensed practitioner who is responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for the perioperative patient in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations. This position provides high quality medical care by examining patients and determining the appropriate treatment plans illness or injuries. The incumbent conducts examinations, assesses and evaluates symptoms, determines conditions, and prescribes medical treatment or services.
Minimum Qualifications
- Medical degree from an accredited medical school and a postgraduate internship
- Licensed to practice medicine by the State Licensure Board and Board Certified or eligible for certification in Family Practice or a related field.
- Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Minimum of 1-2 years clinical experience. 1-2 years’ experience in the Nurse Practitioner role preferred
- Must sign and abide by the agency’s nicotine free hiring policy.
- Must successfully pass drug screen and background check.
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Willingness to expand one’s knowledge base and inspire others to do the same
- Willingness to participate in performance management, quality improvement, workforce development, and strategic planning efforts and promote the same among staff
- Willingness to participate in and/or lead agency-wide initiatives, including but not limited to the pursuit of national accreditation and participation in times of public health emergencies
- Willingness to assist clients independent of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and/or socioeconomic status
- Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem.
- Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results.
- Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.
- Develops, implements, evaluates and alters the plan of care as needed.
- Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
- Counsels and educates patients and families.
- Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area.
- Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan.
- Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
- Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.
- Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system.
- Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations and knowledge deficits.
- Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources.
- Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner.
- Continuously seeks opportunities for clinical advancement and knowledge and skill attainment.
- Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health related agencies.
- Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
- Arranges for, or refers patients to, needed services that cannot be provided at the clinic
- Assures that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred as required when patients are referred
- Participates in developing, executing and periodically reviewing the clinic policies and procedures
- Willingness to enter into a standard care agreement with nurse practitioners to oversee their medical care and foster their professional development
- Participates in a periodic review of patient health records for nurse practitioners
- Promotes mutual respect and trust working within a team model.
- Communicates effectively with patients and families, incorporating gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities and sexual orientation.
- Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes.
- Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.
- Participates in education of students and other health care professionals.
- Maintains effectiveness where circumstances and priorities are changing. Is flexible, resilient and change oriented.
- Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary
- Regular, punctual attendance
- Other duties, as assigned
TCHD Employee Values
These are the guiding principles of the Tuscarawas County Health Department.
P-L-A-C-E
Professionalism: Demonstrate knowledge and skill while providing respectful, courteous treatment to all.
Leadership: Accountability for your actions by courageously inspiring others to succeed
Attitude: Supportive and compassionate to all
Communication: Sharing ideas to promote understanding and information
Ethics: Honesty and integrity that create an inclusive environment.
These are the guiding principles of the Tuscarawas County Health Department.
P-L-A-C-E
Professionalism: Demonstrate knowledge and skill while providing respectful, courteous treatment to all.
Leadership: Accountability for your actions by courageously inspiring others to succeed
Attitude: Supportive and compassionate to all
Communication: Sharing ideas to promote understanding and information
Ethics: Honesty and integrity that create an inclusive environment.
If interested in applying for these positions please submit cover letter, resume, and job application to 897 East Iron Avenue Dover, Ohio 44622, or email director@tchdnow.org
Please continue to check back for open positions at the TCHD.
We are an equal opportunity employer and provider of services
Please continue to check back for open positions at the TCHD.
We are an equal opportunity employer and provider of services