Montgomery County Hospital District
PH Emergency Preparedness Administrative Coordinator
Montgomery County Hospital District, Conroe, Texas, United States, 77303
PH Emergency Preparedness Administrative Coordinator
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
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
Standing/Walking: 4-6 Hours
Sitting: 4-6 Hours
Driving: 1-4 Hours
Work Environment
Cold
Dampness
Heat/Humidity
Noise
Repetitive Motions
Simple Grasping
Fine Manipulation
Pushing & Pulling
Finger Dexterity
Foot Movement
MANEUVERABILITY This job will require: Occasional
Bending
Squatting
Climbing
Twisting
Reaching
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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
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
Standing/Walking: 4-6 Hours
Sitting: 4-6 Hours
Driving: 1-4 Hours
Work Environment
Cold
Dampness
Heat/Humidity
Noise
Repetitive Motions
Simple Grasping
Fine Manipulation
Pushing & Pulling
Finger Dexterity
Foot Movement
MANEUVERABILITY This job will require: Occasional
Bending
Squatting
Climbing
Twisting
Reaching
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