Public Health Preparedness Coordinator

Hendricks County Government•Danville, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Assures the Health Department is prepared to fulfill its role in addressing all public health emergencies including all hazards events and terrorism attacks. Incumbent is responsible for coordinating prevention, preparedness, response and recovery plans in accordance with established national and state regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health; or a degree with at least 30 hours of physical and/or biological science; or a degree in Education, Public Policy Planning or a combination of education and experience.
Background knowledge of health issues and science sufficient to educate the public on disease prevention and public health issues.
Knowledge of the core functions and the essential services of public health
Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
Attention to detail
Ability to make presentations to large groups
Ability to effectively organize workload and work independently
Ability to work in groups and with individuals of varied backgrounds
Ability to perform basic computer functions
Ability to maintain a valid Indiana Drivers License
Ability to work outside of normal business hours to accomplish departmental goals
Ability to organize and lead departmental emergency and public health preparedness plans, drills and exercises

Nice To Haves

Post Graduate education preferred.
National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS 20, 29, IS-100, 120, 200, 244, IS 300-400, IS-700, 702, IS 800, 806, 808,814 certification within a year of employment

Responsibilities

Coordinates public health preparedness grants received by the department regarding public health preparedness and homeland security.
Facilitates collaboration with internal and external emergency response partners.
Cooperates with local, state, and federal agencies responsible for responding to terrorism events or other emergencies.
Represents the department at emergency planning meetings at the local, district and state levels.
Identifies, plans, and develops health education concerning preparedness issues.
Develops department emergency and public health preparedness plans and standard operating procedures, including coordinating and preparing emergency protocols, responding to public health emergencies, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Maintains and updates department emergency and safety preparedness protocol.
Anticipates and develops plans for the department’s response to public health emergencies.
Represents the department and participates the in county-wide emergency planning and execution of emergency plan drills.
Identifies and coordinates access to training for department staff on county-wide emergency and department plans.
Plan, purchase and maintain Health Department preparedness related inventory.
Maintain Health Department compliance with NIMS and Center for Disease Control training, preparedness grants, and agreements.
Plan Health Department crisis communication procedures.
Coordinates and conducts drills and exercises in areas of preparedness.
Recruits and retains the county Medical Reserve Corps unit.
Maintains situational awareness while responding to an emergency event.
Represents the department on various coalitions and councils, promoting communication and cooperation with our community partners.
Coordinates and arranges health department public health displays.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that the Health Department is prepared to respond to bioterrorism events, public health emergencies, and disasters by developing plans for response, mitigation, recovery and leading staff in exercising those plans.
Locate, develop and obtain educational materials on health issues and disseminate to target groups within Hendricks County.
Meet health education goals of Environmental Health.
Prepare timely health education articles for dissemination.
Assist with public and media during emergency events or disease outbreaks.
Provide public education on Health Department ordinances.
Coordinate training opportunities for staff and arrange outside learning opportunities.