Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative III

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Responsibilities

The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative III will be a part of the regional office team dedicated to improving the capacity of healthcare facilities, institutional providers, and private practitioners to respond to all-hazards incidents. The incumbent will maintain primary responsibility for activities, functions and contract deliverables pertaining to hospitals. Specific duties will include: serving as a liaison among hospitals, long term care facilities and NYSDOH Regional and Central Office staff regarding emergency preparedness and all hazard response issues; working with facilities to ensure that emergency preparedness grant contract deliverables are appropriately communicated and addressed; serving as a resource to facilities to support the development of facility specific emergency preparedness/all-hazard response plans and the integration of those plans with overarching county and regional plans; working with facilities to determine training needs and assisting in the development, implementation and assessment of drills and exercises.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience; OR seven years of relevant experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Relevant experience required must be in emergency preparedness and planning and/or response.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a healthcare delivery environment. Knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS) and Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP). Demonstrated ability to establish priorities within assigned programs; organize, consolidate and prepare narrative and numerical information into clear, logical reports; analyze written and published program material and draw conclusions concerning its impact. Strong communication, interpersonal and writing skills. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and with teams. Knowledge of computer software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel, up to 25% of the time, will be required.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

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Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.