Public Health Emergency & Preparedness Coordinator

DelDOT; Smyrna (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DHSS in Delaware seeks a program lead to coordinate the integration of emergency response and disaster preparedness plans between DHSS and DPH into the State Health Operations Center. You will ensure aligned operation frameworks, response procedures and resource strategies to support a unified statewide response, and oversee volunteer management.

The role works with internal and external partners, reports to the Section Chief of EMS & Preparedness, and ensures compliance with state and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• 6 months experience in public health administration, directing activities involving public health programs, budgets and compliance.
• 3 years experience in public health planning, analyzing health data and advising on concerns.
• 6 months experience in strategic planning, mapping objectives and performance measures.
• 6 months experience in contract management, ensuring compliance and changes to contracts.
• 6 months experience in developing policies and procedures.
• 6 months experience in staff supervision, planning and evaluating work.
• Knowledge of grant management and control including monitoring expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates health programs and staff operations.
• Prepares grant applications and supervises operating budgets.
• Negotiates and prepares consultant contracts and agreements.
• Develops program policies, standards and procedures and long/short range plans.
• Recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates staff.
• Prepares statistical, narrative, analytical and financial reports.
• Coordinates programs with other public health divisions and advisory groups.
• Develops and conducts special investigations and studies.

Skills

Public health administration

Public health planning

Strategic planning

Contract management

Policy development

Staff supervision

Grant management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

DHSS in Delaware seeks a program lead to coordinate the integration of emergency response and disaster preparedness plans between DHSS and DPH into the State Health Operations Center. You will ensure aligned operation frameworks, response procedures and resource strategies to support a unified statewide response, and oversee volunteer management.

The role works with internal and external partners, reports to the Section Chief of EMS & Preparedness, and ensures compliance with state and