Public Health Fellow

Public Health Fellow

Salary

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Location

Waco, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-01227

Department

HEALTH SERVICES

Division

HEALTH EQUITY

Opening Date

08/07/2026

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Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: $59,484.98 per year

This is a grant funded position that is contingent on funding that is expected to end on November 30, 2027.

The City of Waco Seeks:

The City of Waco is seeking a highly motivated, analytical public health professional with a master's degree who is interested in applying their education to complex, cross-functional projects in a local health department setting. The ideal candidate is collaborative, adaptable, and eager to build experience in public health management, program evaluation, strategic planning, workforce development, policy, and quality improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's Degree in Public Health, Health Care Administration, Health Education, or related field.

Preferred:

• Certified in Public Health (CPH)
• Little or no professional public health management experience.

Position Description:

Under the general direction of the Program Evaluator, the Public Health Fellow will be tasked with the challenging, high-level projects for the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District (WMCPHD.)

Essential Functions:

• Assists with the development of the Community Health Needs Assessment and implementation of the Community Health Improvement Plan for McLennan County.
• Assists in the development of an expanded partnership and resource directory for McLennan County.
• Works with Program Evaluator on a variety of initiatives, including project management and process improvement.
• Interacts and collaborates with Program Supervisors within the Health District as needed.
• Assists with the development and implementation of the Public Health Workforce Development Plan.
• Coordinates the Student Internship Program including maintaining partnerships with undergraduate and graduate Schools of Public Health to support workforce development.
• Assists in researching LHD governing documents and policies for review and consideration of the WMCPHD Advisory Board.
• Attends WMCPHD Advisory Board meetings.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Reviews and develops policies and procedures that will result in quality improvement projects across the Health District.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff, maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information
• Lives the City of Waco Values.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work

• Make a difference and improve communities

• Competitive Salary and Benefits

• Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance

• Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match

• Education Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance

• Longevity Pay

• And More!

• Chance to do work you are passionate about

• Desire to give back

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Do you have a Masters Degree in Public Health, Health Care Administration, Health Education ,or related field?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please list degree and major field of study (if no, please write N/A?

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Employer City of Waco

Address PO Box 2570

Waco, Texas, 76702

Phone 2547505740

Website https://www.waco-texas.com/jobs