Public Health Operations Coordinator

Cook County•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Health Operations Coordinator supports the operational infrastructure of the department by coordinating facilities, materials management, and logistical functions that enable effective public health services. This role ensures that physical spaces, equipment, and operational systems are maintained and function efficiently to support staff, programs, and field activities. The Public Health Operations Coordinator also supports the secure storage and transport of public health supplies, including vaccines and therapeutics, in accordance with established standards. The Public Health Operations Coordinator also provides logistical and operational support during special events and public health emergency responses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with five (5) years of experience in operations coordination, facilities support, logistics, and/or materials management, within government or public health settings OR High school diploma or equivalent with eight (8) years of experience in operations coordination, facilities support, logistics, and/or materials management, within government or public health settings
Position requires travel for which the employee must have a valid Illinois driver's license in good standing and access to an insured vehicle
Must be available for "on-call" duty as required
Knowledge of basic facilities operations, materials management, and logistics coordination
Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups.
Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to coordinate across multiple partners and departments.
Ability to support operational needs during emergency response situations.

Responsibilities

Coordinates routine facility maintenance activities, including building systems, repairs, and landscaping needs.
Identifies and troubleshoots facility-related issues and coordinate resolution with appropriate Cook County Health and Cook County Government facilities teams.
Serves as a liaison with facilities and information technology partners to ensure operational needs are communicated and addressed.
Coordinates materials management activities, including inventory oversight, supply distribution, and procurement coordination as needed.
Supports warehouse operations to ensure supplies, medical materials, and equipment are stored, tracked, and distributed effectively.
Assists with maintaining operational readiness of equipment and supplies used in field operations and departmental activities.
Provides logistical coordination to support public health field operations, including distribution of materials, equipment setup, and operational troubleshooting as needed.
Supports the transport and delivery of vaccines, therapeutics, and other critical public health supplies to clinics, community sites, and field operations while maintaining required storageand handling conditions.
Coordinates operational support for departmental meetings, trainings, and special events.
Provides logistical and operational support during public health emergencies and response activities.
Assists with the coordination of supplies, equipment, and operational needs required for emergency response and recovery efforts.
Serves as a point of coordination between departmental programs and Cook County operational partners including facilities, buildings and grounds, and IT.
Communicates operational needs, issues, and updates to appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
Performs related duties as required.