Public Health Emergency Preparedness Specialist
Core
Develop emergency response protocols, coordinate training, and build partnerships to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies including infectious disease outbreaks and bioterrorism threats.
Role type
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Specialist
Builds
Emergency response protocols, training programs, and community partnership networks
Domain
Public Health / Emergency Management
Required skills
Emergency response planning, training coordination, cross-agency collaboration, risk communication, data reporting, protocol development
Preferred skills
Infectious disease control, health education, emergency preparedness, public relations, statistical analysis
Technologies
MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Broadcast Fax systems, County/department software
Responsibilities
Develop emergency response protocols, coordinate training for healthcare providers and first responders, serve as key contact during emergencies, collaborate with public and private agencies, conduct tabletop exercises, update emergency contact information and procedures
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC