Public Health Liaison – Midcoast Public Health District

Department of Health and Human Services • Rockland, MA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Maine CDC Office of Readiness and Response is looking for a dynamic, community focused person to join the District Public Health team, as a District Public Liaison. In this role, you will be a trusted connector between the Maine CDC and local communities, helping public health partners across the Midcoast district. In this role, you will be focused on supporting the district public health infrastructure. You will work directly with local health officers and district partners to address public health needs, coordinate essential public health services, and support emergency preparedness and response efforts. You will convene the Midcoast Healthcare Coalition and serve Lincoln, Knox, Sagadahoc, and Waldo counties. District Public Health Liaisons provide leadership in advancing implementation of key Maine CDC and DHHS initiatives and public health strategies. Major responsibilities cover the primary focus areas of district public health and emergency preparedness and response. Working closely with the district Maine CDC public health unit, the Liaison partners with local stakeholders to improve public health outcomes across the Midcoast District. In this role, you will exercise independent judgment on significant matters related to Maine CDC operations, programs, and public health priorities. You will also: As a District Public Health Liaison and member of the District Public Health Team, your core responsibilities will include:

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in health or public health or a related field and six (6) years professional experience to include three (3) years at a leadership or management level.
• The position requires frequent travel within the district and some statewide; the successful candidate must hold a State of Maine Class C Driver’s License, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exercise independent judgment on important matters related to Maine CDC’s operations, programming, and public health issues.
• Demonstrated ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse groups and internal/external partners.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to read and comprehend statute, rules, codes, ordinances, etc.
• Experience or training in emergency preparedness activities
• Ability to adapt and prioritize work in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment
• Experience or knowledge regarding Maine’s local, county and State governmental structures and operations
• Experience or training in conflict resolution
• Experience or knowledge regarding Maine’s Public Health System

Responsibilities

• Providing Maine CDC representation and coordination at the district level
• Supporting district public health infrastructure under Title 22 MRS Section 412; through provision of technical assistance to municipal, county, and district public health entities
• Coordinating public health emergency preparedness activities at the state, district, and county level under direction of the Director or Deputy Director of the Office of Readiness and Response
• Convening and coordinating the Midcoast chapter of the Maine Healthcare Coalition
• Convening and coordinating the Midcoast District Coordinating Council for Public Health
• Assisting district stakeholders in planning for and addressing public health improvement needs
• Providing oversight into Maine CDC contracted district services as designated
• Providing technical assistance and training to LHOs (local health officers) as appropriate within the assigned public health district
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse group
• Compiling and summarizing information and data from multiple sources
• Implementing and/or coordinating Maine DHHS/CDC policy and initiatives as directed.

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements .
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.91% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level