Public Health Response Coordinator

Position SummaryThe PHRC coordinates the activities of the local and state health departments to increase overallpreparedness goals and objectives as written in the CDC (Center for Disease Control) CooperativeAgreement and the Public Health Preparedness Capabilities.This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Public Health Response Plan(s)for Tribal Health, for coordinating that plan with other county agencies, Homeland Security(Emergency Management) and the LEPC. It assures that PH staffs are knowledgeable, trained,and prepared to respond to bioterrorism and/or other manmade or natural events.Duties And ResponsibilitiesCoordinates with local and state agencies on developing and implementing emergencyresponse plans that include response from public health.Partnering with local health providers to efficiently report communicable disease.Facilitating training and education for preparedness.Educating and informing communities on potential and actual PH emergencies with WDH.Assisting the WDH and local communities to complete capacity surveys and assessments.Communicable disease follows up.Quarterly Reporting for continuing contract support.Assures that the County has an All-Hazards Response Annex to the County disaster plan.Develops and maintains a plan for 24/7 coverage.Initiates PH exercises and testing of PH communication equipment.Participates with local LEPC in community prepared exercises.Active and passive SurveillanceArranges and facilitates smallpox and other vaccine clinics.Other Duties assigned by the Director.QualificationsNo felonies or DUI Convictions within the last 3 years.Must have a valid Driver License.Pre-employment drug testing required and subject to random drug tests.Must be first aid and CPR certified within the first 90 days of employment.Must be willing to work in a team environment and/or lead.Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs.Experience in Health Science, planning, public health and health administration or other closelyrelated field or 2 years of experience in emergency management activities preferred.Excellent communication and computer skills.Must have some knowledge of environmental health, public health and emergencymanagement.Applications are available online at easternshoshone.org and can be sent via email to lmorgan@easternshoshone.org or faxed to 307-332-9883Submit a complete application with supporting documents to the Eastern Shoshone Tribe, Human Resource Department, P.O. Box 538, Ft. Washakie, WY 82514.