Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator ( PHEP) Apply
Full job description
The Ross County Health District, is an equal opportunity employer, strives to hire and maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the culture and demographics of the population we serve.
POSITION INTRODUCTION:
The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator(PHEP) is a grant funded position and is responsible for assuring all Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Medical Reserve Corp deliverables tied to the funding source are completed in a timely manner. The position will serve as the agency Emergency Response Coordinator and regional Medical Reserve Corp coordinator and will assure that all health district emergency preparedness plans are completed, kept current, are disseminated, and that staff and leadership are appropriately trained to implement the plans. The position will collaborate with external emergency response personnel at the local, regional, and state level for planning and response to various public health emergencies and will serve as a leadership team member for the agency in the activation and execution of emergency response plans in event of a public health emergency. The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator will serve on the agencys Incident Command Team and will assist in the response to both public health emergencies training activities and during public health emergencies. The position further contributes to the planning, development, and implementation of a comprehensive regional Medical Reserve Corp volunteer recruitment and training program. The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator is organizationally positioned within the Health Promotion and Quality Improvement Division and reports directly to the Director of Health Promotion and Quality Improvement but will be responsible for working with all divisions within the agency to continuously improve upon the agencys emergency response capabilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and CHARACTERISTICS:
Bachelors degree in environmental health, Nursing, Community Health, Public Health, Natural Sciences, Emergency Preparedness / Response or related field.
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to develop, organize, motivate, and coordinate groups.
Ability to collaborate effectively with staff members, public officials, representatives, and other stakeholders and communicate effectively with various audiences (both in writing and verbally).
Ability to prepare informative and accurate reports on program progress.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a valid State of Ohio drivers license and remain insurable in accordance with the agencys insurance policy.
Ability to pass a B.C.I. Background Check and Drug Screening.
BENEFITS:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan (OPERS)
Tuition Reimbursement
Vacation
Sick Leave
Personal Leave
14 Paid Holidays
SALARY RANGE:
$21.18 - $25.42
SCHEDULE
8-hour shift Mon Friday
TO APPLY:
Send cover letter and a resume to: datchison@rosscountyhealth.org. If you have questions regarding this position please contact Kim Hardesty, Director at 740 779 9652.
Position open until filled.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.18 - $25.42 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 1 year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Ohio Driver License? (Preferred)
Security clearance:
- Confidential (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
