0000007918.EPIDEMIOLOGY PROGRAM PLANNER.HS-OPHP/BIOTERR/PREP LAB

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking a professional to develop and coordinate emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation plans related to epidemiology activities. The role includes leading outbreak investigations, data analysis, and cross-sector coordination with public and private healthcare stakeholders.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Public Health or Emergency Management and at least 3 years of related experience; strong communication and crisis-management skills are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, or closely related field.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in emergency management or public health preparedness.

Responsibilities

• Identify, organize and facilitate stakeholder groups among safety and emergency management professionals and responders; communicate emergency plans during emergencies.
• Plan and facilitate community planning sessions to develop a strategic direction for healthcare preparedness and response.
• Analyze emerging data, trends and activities; prepare reports for federal, state and county officials and grantors.
• Prepare publications, reports and official documents; assist in planning surveillance systems and data files; develop technical information.
• Lead investigations for infectious disease outbreaks; establish prevention and control measures; prepare detailed response plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Epidemiology knowledge

Public health preparedness

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Develops, implements, and coordinates emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation plans and programs related to epidemiology activities.

Job Description

Develops, implements, and coordinates emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation plans and programs related to epidemiology activities.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, organizes and facilitates stakeholder groups consisting of safety and emergency management professionals and responders from public and private sectors of the healthcare industry; communicates emergency plans, roles and responsibilities during public health emergencies and catastrophes.
• Plans, organizes and facilitates community planning sessions that utilizes a combination of best practices, real events, research and analysis, in order to develop a strategic direction for integrated healthcare and public health preparedness and response.
• Analyzes emerging project data, trends and activities; identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, needs and gaps; and develop reports and data for review by federal, state and county officials, stakeholders and grantors.
• Prepares publications, reports and official documents; assists in planning and managing surveillance systems and data files; and develops technical information related to the program.
• Acts as a lead investigator for infectious disease outbreak investigations, establishes prevention and control measures; works closely with local and regional health officials regarding disease outbreaks, infection control procedures, case findings, follow-up, reporting and documentation; and develops detailed response plans during public health emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training:

Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Emergency Management, Business, or in a job related field of study. Three (3) years of professional work related experience in emergency management or public health emergency preparedness, or in a job related field, to include professional planning.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Must possess knowledge of local and state-level public health emergency preparedness-related response and planning concepts, practices and statutes; knowledge of epidemiology and public health; knowledge of investigative techniques. Ability to foster partnerships with individuals and groups on a national, state, regional and local basis. Ability to handle crises situations. Requires a valid Texas Driver’s License, with good driving record, and reliable transportation.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

Standard office environment. Requires 24-hour on call responsibilities. Must be able to visit various off-site locations.