Public Health Emergency Prep & Training Lead

Rice County

Faribault (MN)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 75,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Rice County Public Health in Minnesota seeks a Health Educator to serve as the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator. This role works with the Public Health Director to plan for emergencies, conducts trainings, and acts as the main contact for local emergency preparedness needs.

The position involves developing emergency plans, coordinating drills, educating the public, and managing grant reporting for PHEP and RSG.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Community Health, Health Education, or a health-related field and 1–3 years of public health education experience.
Experience in emergency preparedness or public health training preferred.
Strong communication and coordinating skills for trainings/exercises and partner relations.

Responsibilities

Develops, maintains and updates public health emergency plans.
Transmits health advisories and health alerts within required timelines.
Develops and tests emergency plans by conducting exercises and drills.
Educates individuals and groups on emergency preparedness and provides community presentations.
Establishes relationships with local, regional and state partners including media.
Co-leads logistics for vaccination clinics or other response needs at county/community sites.
Coordinates and implements community-based health promotion strategies.
Provides health education and information to the public.
Manages grant reporting for PHEP and RSG grants.
Performs other duties as assigned.