Public Health Emergency Preparedness Clerk

Pascua Yaqui Tribe•Tucson, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will assist the Health Services Division Emergency Preparedness Coordinator with performing activities and implementing initiatives related to a comprehensive public health emergency response plans and will also assist in developing and delivering educational safety presentations and training to increase awareness of emergency preparedness within the Pascua Yaqui Tribe.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of nursing and Public Health Sciences; Principles and practices of public and community relations; Community medical and social services resources and their availability; Principles, practices and techniques of effective training in individual and group settings; Assignment-/program-specific public health issues, concerns and needs, such as well-baby care, AIDS/HIV, TB education and treatment, STDs, family planning, etc.; Excellent interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility to convene, lead, and work effectively with all program partners and stakeholders
Ability to establish and maintains professional working relationships with partners and stakeholders required
Strong verbal communication skills
Excellent technical and business writing skills
Ability to prepare and maintain written and data reports/plans
Ability to apply, analyze, and interpret written material, quantitative, and geographic data to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on that data to inform planning, response, situational awareness, and recovery
Accuracy and detailed oriented in data and written tasks
Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple activities to meet program, Department deadlines through application of time management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to handle and resolve program challenges
Strong professional ethics
Ability to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters
Ability to follow protocol, procedures, guidelines
Able to carry out written or verbal instructions
Flexibility
Yaqui culture, customs, resources, and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.
Basic Access skills
Intermediate Word, Excel, Outlook, & PowerPoint skills
Ability to utilize and apply software in the analysis and study of data
Understanding of emergency management software and programs
Assessing communities to determine public health risk factors of populations in a specific geographic area;
Preparing and delivering medical/public health training and information directly to patients/clients, their families and to the general community;
Maintaining appropriate confidentiality of information encountered during performance of duties;
planning, organizing, assigning, and evaluating
Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications;
Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public.
Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.
High School Diploma or GED : or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
A minimum of two (2) years experience working with diverse communities.
Experience working with and/or training community health workers.
Experience providing population health focused nursing services aimed at preventing illness, injury, and disability.
Experience advising on health maintenance and disease prevention to improve and sustain health and well-being.
Must successfully complete a background check and drug testing
Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card or be able to obtain the Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card within ninety (90) days of hire. Failure to maintain a current Level 1 Clearance Card will result in removal from this position
Required to obtain an AZ State Driver, Operator Certification, and other various certifications depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

Assists with the maintenance of office files.
Screens incoming calls and correspondence; exercises judgement and responds accordingly.
Assists with maintaining inventory of office supplies, Personal protective equipment, and Medical equipment; arranges for equipment maintenance and repair.
Assist with performing and documenting inspections and audits with special emphasis on hazard identification/recognition and observation of unsafe behaviors as designated
Develops general safety training and gets final approval of content from management; Conducts general safety training to individuals and groups under the direction of PHEP Coordinator.
Records the completion of inspections and findings, escalating discovered issues to management with corrective action recommendations and immediately corrects correcting issues within scope of authority.
Assist with investigating and evaluating hazardous conditions and employee safety concerns.
Assists with typing of correspondence, memos, minutes, agendas or reports from drafts, recordings, or verbal instruction.
Receives, logs, sorts, and distributes incoming and outgoing correspondence.
Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.