Healthcare Program Consultant 1 or 2 Apply
Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
- Work witha Dynamic and Diverse Team Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
- Achieve Career Longevity Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
- Feel Pride in Where you Work Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
As a Healthcare Program Consultant 1 within the West Central Health District, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.
You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:
- Serve as the Coalition Facilitator for Region I and as a backup to neighboring Healthcare Coalitions. This includes communication, planning, documentation, and reporting with Healthcare Coalition members and State partners
- Complete quarterly report on KNACK, submitting required Healthcare Coalition reports and Annual Coalition Progress Report as requested.
- Facilitate the Regional Healthcare Coalition Strategic Plan to meet Performance Measures
- Serve as the liaison between District Public Health Emergency Preparedness (local ESF8) and the Healthcare Coalition
- Actively participate and attend meetings including, but not limited to, Healthcare Coalition general membership meetings, Healthcare Coalition Executive Committee meetings, Mutual Aid Task Force, quarterly State-wide Coalition Leadership meetings, scheduled and urgent Statewide Emergency Preparedness meetings, monthly Statewide Emergency Preparedness conference calls, urgently called Emergency Preparedness conference calls and other meetings related to the healthcare community
- Assist Healthcare Coalition with annual Coalition Surge Test
- Develop and maintain Healthcare Coalition plans with the Healthcare Coalition Executive Committee
- Support closed Point of Dispensing (POD) planning with healthcare facilities to strengthen countermeasures and mitigation
- Maintain and develop relationships with existing and new healthcare partners/organizations in the community by participating in meetings and trainings
- Maintain Healthcare Coalition resource inventory in collaboration with the Healthcare Coalition Coordinator
- Coordinate with the State HPP partners to educate on programs and services offered by Public Health by providing educational material to healthcare partners
- Assist and participate with local, regional, and State exercise planning and drills by engaging the healthcare community and other community partners
- Work closely and coordinate activities with the District Emergency Preparedness Coordinator and other members of the District Emergency Preparedness staff
- Share on-call responsibilities with the Emergency Preparedness staff and keep all contact information up to date
- Collaborate with the State Volunteer Coordinator and in the recruitment, retention, and recognition of public health/medical professionals and non- medical volunteers
Healthcare Program Consultant 1:
Masters degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR Bachelors degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience performing work related to area of assignment OR Six years of experience performing work related to area of assignment.
Healthcare Program Consultant 2: Masters degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience performing work related to area of assignment OR Bachelors degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Three years of experience performing work related to area of assignment OR Seven years of experience performing work related to area of assignment. Note: Some positions may require licensure.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Public Health experience.All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.
Benefits for Full-Time Eligible Employees:
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Generous Leave Package
- Employees Retirement System
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Care Spending Account
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Legal Insurance
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Specified Illness
- Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)
- Atlanta Postal Credit Union
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
