Healthcare Coalition Facilitator

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This position is in Augusta, GA and does not offer relocation assistance. Must be within a reasonable commuting distance. If relocating to the area, please specify on the application.

As a Healthcare Coalition Facilitator at East Central Public Health District,you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.


Who we are. We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer.As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Healthteam,you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility– Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work witha Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, employee retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, 401K, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30-minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
1. Serve as the Coalition Facilitator for a Healthcare Coalition. Actively participate with a primary Healthcare Coalition and serve as a backup to neighboring Healthcare Coalitions. This includes communication, planning, documentation, and reporting with regional Healthcare Coalition members and state partners.

2. Assist with the development and implementation of the regional Healthcare Coalition strategic plan to meet Performance Measures.

3. Serve as the liaison between District Public Health Emergency Preparedness (local ESF8) and the Healthcare Coalition.

4. Assist in the development of coalition budget work plan to include trainings/activities related to risk, resource gaps, and corrective actions from exercise.

5. Actively participate and attend meetings related to emergency preparedness in the healthcare community. Some meetings require overnight travel.

6. Develop and maintain/update Healthcare Coalition plans with the Healthcare Coalition Executive Committee.

7. Support closed pod planning with healthcare facilities to strengthen countermeasures and mitigation.

8. Maintain and develop relationships with existing and new healthcare partners/organizations in the community by participating in meetings and trainings.

9. Maintain Healthcare Coalition member contact directories.

10. Serve as main communication channel to Healthcare Coalition members on behalf of the Executive Committee.

11. Maintain Healthcare Coalition resource inventory in collaboration with the Healthcare Coalition Coordinator using the statewide inventory system.

12. Provide or coordinate training to Healthcare Coalition member agencies as requested on emergency preparedness related topics to include the National Incident Management System.

13. Coordinate annual budgets, reimbursements, and purchasing with the Healthcare Coalition Coordinator and the Executive Committee to include budget preparation, financial management, and achievement of grant deliverables.

14. Assist and participate with local, regional, and state exercise planning and drills by engaging the Healthcare community and other community partners.

15. Share on-call responsibilities with the Emergency Preparedness staff and keep all contact information up to date .Preparedness related topics to include the National Incident Management System.

Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
1+ years of emergency management or public health experience
Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.