The Clark County Board of Health is looking for applicants for a position on the volunteer Public Health Advisory Council.
The open position is for a nurse practicing in the county, stated a news release. The three-year term will begin on Oct. 1 and ends on Sept. 30, 2025.
“The Public Health Advisory Council uses a health equity framework to identify community health needs, and review and recommend public health policies and priorities to address the identified needs,” stated a news release. “The council may provide community forums or establish community task forces, as assigned by the Board of Health.”
The council also reviews and makes recommendations to Clark County Public Health and the Board of Health for the annual budget and fees, stated the release.
The advisory council meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month via Zoom. When in-person meetings resume, they will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. in the main conference room on the second floor of the Center for Community Health, located at 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd.
Those who are interested in the position should submit a brief letter of interest and resume to Michelle Pfenning, County Manager’s Office, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, Washington, 98666-5000.
Applications can also be emailed to michelle.pfenning@clark.wa.gov.
The application deadline is 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19.
