Public Health Preparedness Coordinator

City of Hartford•Ct 06103, CT

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is within the Department of Health and Human Services. The role involves updating and developing the comprehensive "all-hazards" public health emergency response plan for the department. The coordinator will participate in municipal emergency planning committees, develop plans for coordinating local responses to health threats, and participate in disaster exercises. Responsibilities include assisting in the coordination of public health services such as surveys and epidemiological studies, and planning/implementing preparedness activities focused on the Fifteen Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Capabilities for the City of Hartford. The position reports to the Director of Health and is responsible for a full range of preparedness activities including plan development, training, communications, drills, and volunteer coordination to prepare the city for public health emergencies. The role involves collaboration with the Hartford's Fire Chief (Director of Emergency Management), other city departments (DDS, DPW, DCFY), and other local/district health departments, regions, or the state. Assistance will be provided in preparing and administering surveys and educational materials, and participation in epidemiological studies. The coordinator will be responsible for the implementation of mass vaccinations and the point of dispensation (POD) of drugs when necessary. This role includes recruiting lay and medical volunteers for local and regional responses, and organizing/providing training for various response roles. The position requires attending state and federal bioterrorism preparedness, natural disaster, wartime, or technological emergency response planning meetings and trainings, and preparing contract deliverables and other reports. This is a grant-funded position, renewable per term of contract, and the City of Hartford is not obligated to fund it upon termination of funding. This is a CHPEA union position with 40 hours of work per week. Work may be performed in emergency situations, requiring the ability to multi-task and respond promptly, professionally, and accurately.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public health, environmental health, biological sciences, or a closely related field.
Two (2) years of experience in the field of emergency management, epidemiology, infectious disease, or public health.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
A COPY OF YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening examination, and a background check.
If appointed, you will serve 3-12 months of probation.

Nice To Haves

Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application.
Eligible Veterans may receive preferential points.
Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form, along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.

Responsibilities

Updates and continually develops the comprehensive "all-hazards" public health emergency response plan for the department.
Participates in established municipal emergency planning committees and lends support to the process.
Develops plans for coordinating local responses to major health threats.
Participates in the coordination, development and implementation of disaster exercises.
Provides assistance in the coordination of public health services including surveys and epidemiological studies.
Plans and implements preparedness activities focused on the Fifteen Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Capabilities for the City of Hartford.
Responsible for a full range of preparedness activities (e.g., plan development, training, communications, drills, and volunteer coordination) to prepare the city for response to public health emergencies, including both natural and manmade disasters.
Works in collaboration with Hartford's Fire Chief, serves as the Director of Emergency Management for the City, and other departments (i.e., DDS, DPW, and DCFY), and other Local/District Health Departments, Regions, or State.
Assists in the preparation and administration of surveys, and other educational materials.
Will be part of epidemiological studies.
Responsible for implementation of mass vaccinations and the point of dispensation (POD) of drugs when necessary.
Recruits lay and medical volunteers to assist with local and regional responses to public health emergencies.
Organizes and/or provides training for various roles during the response.
Attends state and federal bioterrorism preparedness (e.g., virus, bacteria), natural disasters (e.g., hurricanes, floods), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous) and emergency response planning meetings and trainings as directed.
Prepares contract deliverables and other reports as directed.