Specialist, Public Health Emergency Preparedness

Description

LOCATION: Macomb County Health Department - Mount Clemens, 48043

POSITION SUMMARY: Public Health Emergency Preparedness Specialist position focuses on preparedness and response activities related to the public health impact of any emergency in the Macomb County. The emergency preparedness team creates guides, plans and templates, and collaborates on multiple preparedness and response activities, such as presentations, trainings, drills, and exercises for the public, health care providers, community-based organizations, and local governments to coordinate public health emergency preparedness activities. EP works in partnership with other public health departments, local governments, schools, community-based organizations, professional associations, and a range of healthcare providers and facilities including hospitals, long term care facilities, and emergency medical service providers.

This full time with benefits grants funded position will work with partners across all sectors of public health to enhance their ability to respond to a public health event. Work will be guided by the Public Health Preparedness Capabilities defined by the Centers for Disease Control and the Healthcare Preparedness Capabilities defined by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (but Are Not Limited To)

• Work effectively in a team environment to design and implement objectives and strategies that increase public health response capabilities within the parameters of the grant funding and based on program goals.
• Promote volunteering both internally and externally through recruitment, partnerships and publicity strategies and campaigns.
• Prepare a variety of reports related to volunteer program activities and operations.
• Create and distribute information regarding volunteer policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement plans and procedures related to the county public health’s response to all hazards and emergencies.
• Plan and coordinate logistical support for response to all hazards such as action level exceedance, outbreaks, and pandemics.
• Assist the team with reviewing and updating emergency preparedness plans and procedures.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans based on exercise and real event evaluations.
• Participate in MCHD response teams and emergency coordinating center activities as necessary.
• Convene and facilitate internal staff preparedness meetings.
• Provide support for the planning of preparedness meetings/conferences and webinars/conference calls.
• Prepare reports, articles, presentations and other documents summarizing preparedness activities for self and others to deliver at relevant meetings.
• Participate in and/or present at relevant meetings to promote the role of public health in all-hazards preparedness and further strengthen relationships with relevant federal, state and local agencies and other key partners.
• Utilize a wide range of hardware and software to oversee health department response systems and provide technical assistance to both internal and external partners as requested.
  
  

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING: Candidates must meet the minimum requirements, conditions of employment, and be able to perform all essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. This position may require irregular hours. It may also require travel by the employee in the employee’s own vehicle. May be required to work on-call in an emergency.

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in public health, emergency management, health care administration, public or business administration or related field; AND one (1) or more years (full-time equivalency) of demonstrated experience in public health, emergency preparedness, emergency response, local or state government, or related area.
  
  

OR

• Four (4) or more years (full-time equivalency) of demonstrated experience in public health, emergency preparedness, emergency response program, education, volunteer management or related area. AND
• Comfortable working with both Microsoft Windows and MacOSX as well as Android and iOS.
• Demonstrated completion of National Incident Management System and Incident Command System training to the ICS 300 and 400 level. (NOTE: Completion of the National Incident Management System Advanced course ICS 300 and ICS 400 may be done within the first year of employment.)
• One to two years’ experience coordinating emergency planning, public policy, program planning, public health or resource management and distribution.
• Demonstrated experience in emergency response exercises (as a player, planner, or exercise staff).
  
  

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES: The ideal candidate will be a pro-active, self-motivated, tech-savvy, and a committed individual who can work in a fast paced, and sometimes spontaneous environment, and can consistently deliver work plan and program deliverables on a timely basis. The ideal candidate will possess the following abilities:

• Proven track record of collaboration with diverse organizations and populations.
• Strong coordination, group facilitation, training, public speaking and writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong relationship building skills to cultivate a positive and supportive atmosphere for volunteers.
• Ability to utilize basic word processing; data management; and other computerized information systems, power point, and state and federal preparedness alerting, reporting and training data systems.
  
  

Salary: $48,000 - $58,000 (annually based on qualifications)

Employment Type: Full-Time with Benefits

Work Hours: 37.5hrs per weekly

Classification: Non-exempt

Benefits

• Health insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance
• Paid time off (Holidays, Vacation, Personal, & Sick time)
• 401a & 403b (Retirement plans)
• Long Term Disability
• Employee assistance program
• Group Life Insurance
• Various Voluntary Benefit Option
  
  

Application Deadline: July 12th, 2024.

Please contact SEMHA HR Department if you need assistance to upload resume or make application online.

Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. E.O.E.**

SEMHA is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the SEMHA Human Resources Department. **

SEMHA positions are grant funded and are contingent upon the continued support of the funding throughout the duration of the assignment. ** Requirements: