What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator position at Lamprey Health Care?
The Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Coordinator will work 40 hrs/week to ensure the Seacoast Public Health Network (SPHN) emergency planning efforts and projects are collaborative, operational and meet the needs of the Seacoast. The SPHN is a program of Lamprey Health Care and works closely with the Southern NH Area Health Education Center. The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator will be responsible for oversight of all emergency plans associated with SPHN's role as the lead for coordinating public health and healthcare services during emergencies. Being the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator means you'll be responsible for assessing public health emergency preparedness and plans, as well as developing and implementing strategies and education/training programs with our partners and community members, as appropriate.
This position is primarily remote with requirements for building in-person connections in the 23 towns that make up the Seacoast Regional Public Health Network.
This position is primarily remote but will need to be in commuting distance to the NH Seacoast community for in person work. Starting rate of pay is $ 28.00 per hour.
Key responsibilities:
- Implements grant-funded work plans/scopes of services associated with the Public Health Network, planning, related emergency response and public health grants, on schedule and within budget.
- Engages community partners in public health improvement process; develops and implements outreach and communications plan for public health and emergency response preparation initiatives.
- Schedules, convenes and facilitates regular meetings of the Seacoast Emergency Preparedness Network Prepares meeting minutes and provides follow-up.
- Participates in related training programs, completing courses, workshops, seminars and other training to keep abreast of emergency planning/public health issues and concepts.
- Reviews, maintains, and updates the Regional Public Health Emergency Annex to meet Centers for Disease Control planning guidelines and local standard operating guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Position requires a highly motivated individual with strong computer skills who is capable of working independently, and handling multiple tasks simultaneously. Demonstrated experience with word-processing, spreadsheets and databases. Strong written and oral communication skills are important.
- A candidate for this position should have a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health, Environmental Health Sciences or Public Health Preparedness or 3-5 years of related emergency management experience.
- Position requires a non-judgmental attitude.