TITLE: Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Epidemiology Division Manager
DEPARTMENT: Public Health
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
Summary
Advances public health emergency preparedness through the development, strategic planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of the public health emergency preparedness program. Addresses identified gaps/unmet needs in the local jurisdiction to develop associated capabilities. Assists in the epidemiology program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following
- Responsible for meeting PHEP Plan grant Capabilities.
- Provides administrative support functions and technical program assistance in support of the Preparedness and Epidemiology programs to enhance public health emergency preparedness and planning.
- Coordinates activities and response plans with local and regional public health planners to ensure plans are developed and implemented in a coordinated manner related to public health preparedness.
- Coordinates with local governmental entities, public health planners, and other community organizations in planning and implementing regularly scheduled exercises relating to public health preparedness.
- Disseminate health-related information and situational awareness data sharing as appropriate for Preparedness and Epidemiology programs.
- Participates in public health preparedness and response activities.
- Attends trainings and conferences that enhance professional understanding of public health preparedness and epidemiology.
- Conducts trainings and develops presentations to improve understanding and support public health emergency preparedness planning and operations.
- May travel to support regional preparedness and epidemiology responses.
- In conjunction with CRI grant staff, coordinates the development, implementation, exercise and evaluation of public health emergency preparedness.
- Assists in the development of Public Health Emergency Preparedness Work Plan, Programmatic Mid-year Performance Reports, Multi-Year Integrated Preparedness Plan (MYIPP), Jurisdictional Risk Assessment (JRA), After-Action Review/Improvement Plan (AAR/IP), Programmatic End-of-Year Performance Report and all reporting requirements for PHEP grant.
- Serves as liaison with federal, state and local agencies in matters concerning public health preparedness.
- Meets with appropriate stakeholders and other entities involved to discuss roles and support functions relating to public health preparedness.
- Work with the Regional Health Care Coalition to develop comprehensive preparedness strategies by participating in regional healthcare coalition meetings.
- Performs work in a professional, responsible and timely manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Accredited hours obtained from a junior/community college or university. Preferred fields of study include emergency preparedness, public health or a related field.
- Experience in public health emergency preparedness preferred.
Skills And Knowledge
- Word processing, database, and spreadsheet skills required.
- Basic E-mail and internet skills required.
- Ability to work in group settings and work as a team member.
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal agencies and stakeholders.
- Preparing and conducting trainings, exercises and presentation.
- Effective written and oral communication.
- Ability to prioritize workload and meet required deadlines.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Current Texas Driver’s License
- Remain insurable by the current insurance vendor of MCHD.
- Required NIMS Training as referenced in the Safety & Emergency Management Policy SEM 27-201 ( NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800)
NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
FUNDED BY A GRANT
This is a 100% grant-funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued grant funding.
Physical Demand Category
- Light Duty: Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and / or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Audio-Visual & Licensing Demands
- Vision (Avg)
- Color Discrimination
- Peripheral Vision
- Depth Perception
- Hearing (Avg)
Required License/ Certification: Valid Driver's License
Specific Actions Required: In an eight hour day, this job may include:
- Standing/Walking: 4-6 Hours
- Sitting: 4-6 Hours
- Driving: 1-4 Hours
Work Environment: This job may include:
- Cold
- Dampness
- Heat/Humidity
- Noise
Repetitive Motions: This job will include:
- Simple Grasping
- Fine Manipulation
- Pushing & Pulling
- Finger Dexterity
- Foot Movement
MANEUVERABILITY: This job will require: Occasional
- Bending
- Squatting
- Climbing
- Twisting
- Reaching
