Bureau of Health Preparedness Public Health Consultant

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

4d • $33 • Onsite

About The Position

ODH'S Bureau of Health Preparedness is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Public Health Consultant to support statewide public health and healthcare preparedness initiatives. In this role, you will provide direct technical assistance to local health departments, hospitals, and internal partners to strengthen Ohio’s readiness for public health emergencies. Job duties include: Provide consultation and technical assistance to partners on public health and healthcare preparedness planning, budgeting, evaluation, and implementation. Monitor and evaluate funded projects through meetings, conference calls, and written communication to ensure alignment with state guidelines and federal grant requirements. Develop and deliver training, educational materials, and presentations on preparedness performance measures, grant strategies, and program outcomes. Identify public health and healthcare preparedness risks using established guidelines and tools, and determine resource needs to support preparedness activities. Assist in developing program guidelines, procedural manuals, and preparedness initiatives such as conferences, workshops, and statewide events. Support federal grant management activities, including preparing applications, monitoring spending, overseeing contracts, and evaluating proposal compliance. Track and compile quarterly progress reports, data summaries, quality assurance documents, and supporting materials for internal and external stakeholders. Build and maintain partnerships with multidisciplinary state and local partners to advance shared preparedness goals. Attend trainings and conferences to remain current on public health preparedness trends.

Requirements

• Option 1: 6 mos. exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting (e.g., program evaluations, working with grants, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating, working collaboratively with coalitions or groups) Completion of graduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field Must be able to provide own transportation.
• Option 2: 18 mos. exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting (e.g., program evaluations, working with grants, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating, working collaboratively with coalitions or groups) Completion of undergraduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field M ust be able to provide own transportation.
• Or Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Experience conducting surveys, evaluations or program reviews
• Experience providing technical assistance or consultation
• Experience writing instructional/educational, grant or guidance materials
• Experience in presenting education/training programs or public speaking
• Experience working with local health departments
• Experience facilitating committees, meetings or focus groups
• Experience in emergency preparedness, planning, response, Incident Command System/Unified Command System, Emergency Operations Center operations, bioterrorism, or general public health response.
• Experience with computer software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience working with rules, policies or guidelines related to federal regulations and procurement (e.g., Code of Federal Regulations)
• Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate or advanced degree in social or behavior science, health or pre-medicine
• Public Health Technical Skills: Public Relations, Grant Administration, Program Management
• Professional Skills: Consultation, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Analyzation, Strategic Thinking

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and technical assistance to partners on public health and healthcare preparedness planning, budgeting, evaluation, and implementation.
• Monitor and evaluate funded projects through meetings, conference calls, and written communication to ensure alignment with state guidelines and federal grant requirements.
• Develop and deliver training, educational materials, and presentations on preparedness performance measures, grant strategies, and program outcomes.
• Identify public health and healthcare preparedness risks using established guidelines and tools, and determine resource needs to support preparedness activities.
• Assist in developing program guidelines, procedural manuals, and preparedness initiatives such as conferences, workshops, and statewide events.
• Support federal grant management activities, including preparing applications, monitoring spending, overseeing contracts, and evaluating proposal compliance.
• Track and compile quarterly progress reports, data summaries, quality assurance documents, and supporting materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain partnerships with multidisciplinary state and local partners to advance shared preparedness goals.
• Attend trainings and conferences to remain current on public health preparedness trends.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree