Public Health Advisor I – Port Health

Cherokee Federal

Public Health Advisor providing analytical support in disease prevention initiatives within CDC's DGMH. Collaborating with multiple partners to enhance public health preparedness at ports of entry along the U.S.–Mexico border.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeEl Paso • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides critical programmatic, analytical, and operational support for initiatives within the CDC Division of Global Migration Health (DGMH)
Helps prevent the introduction, transmission, and spread of communicable diseases
Collaborates with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial and international partners to support disease surveillance, response activities, and public health preparedness efforts at air, land, and maritime ports of entry along the U.S.–Mexico border region

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and ability to ensure data accuracy
Ability to be on call outside regular business hours, including weekends
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Must pass the pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Other possible benefits as provided

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Hard Skills & Tools

Public HealthEpidemiologyData AnalysisData ManagementDisease Surveillance

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationAttention To DetailAbility To Manage Multiple PrioritiesTeam Collaboration

Certifications

Pre-Employment Qualifications Of Cherokee Federal