Public Health MRC Program Manager

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

Job summary

Harris County Public Health seeks a Program Manager for the Medical Reserve Corps to strengthen regional healthcare response through volunteer recruitment, training, and community education. This grant-funded role collaborates with PHPR, HCOHSEM, and local partners to meet community needs and improve emergency preparedness.

The position oversees day-to-day MRC activities, develops mission objectives, and ensures compliance with grant requirements while coordinating with multiple stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in communications, program planning, and volunteer management.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to train and engage volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate recruitment and initiatives for MRC volunteers.
• Oversee grants, reports, and program development.
• Coordinate volunteer trainings, drills, exercises, and community outreach.
• Develop training and exercise plans with PHPR team.
• Maintain volunteer credential database and regular activity reports.
• Lead policy updates and program evaluation for the MRC Program.
• Collaborate with emergency managers and local partners in incident response.

Skills

MS Office

Public speaking

Technical writing

Volunteer management

Communication

Leadership

Emergency planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Harris County Public Health seeks a Program Manager for the Medical Reserve Corps to strengthen regional healthcare response through volunteer recruitment, training, and community education. This grant-funded role collaborates with PHPR, HCOHSEM, and local partners to meet community needs and improve emergency preparedness.

The position oversees day-to-day MRC activities, develops mission objectives, and ensures compliance with grant requirements while coordinating with multiple stakeholders to