Regional Health Preparedness & Response Lead

Kentucky River Community Care; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky Department for Public Health is seeking a Preparedness and Response Coordinator for Western Kentucky. The role develops and maintains a regional healthcare preparedness and response program under PHEP and HPP Cooperative Agreements, coordinating activities across LHDs, HCCs, and state partners.

The ideal candidate will oversee policy development, training, exercises, and incident response, ensuring readiness for disasters and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Four years of professional full-time experience in public health, hospital, or related health program.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparedness, response, and recovery activities.
• Collaborate with Local Health Departments and Healthcare Coalitions.
• Develop and monitor budgets and annual work plans.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and exercises; support incident command activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Public health knowledge

Organizational skills

Time management

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Kentucky Department for Public Health is seeking a Preparedness and Response Coordinator for Western Kentucky. The role develops and maintains a regional healthcare preparedness and response program under PHEP and HPP Cooperative Agreements, coordinating activities across LHDs, HCCs, and state partners.

The ideal candidate will oversee policy development, training, exercises, and incident response, ensuring readiness for disasters and emergencies.