Job Description

Posting number: 27-00872

Department: Health Services

Job classification: Health Preparedness Coordinator / Grade 128

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Public Health, Health Sciences

Summary

Loudoun County is one of the fastest growing counties in the country, known for its excellent quality of

life and strong economy, while embracing its historic presence. Located 35 miles west of Washington

DC, Loudoun County offers a diverse blend of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities.

The Loudoun County Health Department provides health services that enhance and ensure the health of all Loudoun County residents including protecting the environment, preventing the spread of disease, and promoting health.

Examples of duties

The Loudoun County Health Department (LCHD) is seeking a skilled, independent, and highly motivated individual to join our team as Health Preparedness Coordinator. This position is part of the LCHD Emergency Preparedness program which coordinates local public health emergency preparedness and response activities enhancing public health safeguards through collaboration, strategic planning, workforce development, and Medical Reserve Corps volunteer unit growth.

Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, the Health Preparedness Coordinator manages the LCHD’s healthcare preparedness program which is a subcomponent of the Emergency Preparedness program. Select healthcare facilities within the purview of this position include, but are not limited to, Loudoun County Health Department, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and other long term care facilities, renal dialysis, rehabilitation hospitals, psychiatric facilities, and others as assigned. Works closely with the Health Department’s Epidemiology and Communicable Disease programs with regard to communicable disease spread in healthcare facilities. Serves as a subject matter expert on healthcare emergency preparedness, response, recovery, industry standards, law, and regulations. Collaborates with other County departments, regional partners, and state partners for public health emergency preparedness and response activities.

This is a meaningful opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact in our community.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Program Management. (Manage the Health Department’s healthcare preparedness program. Develop program goals, milestones, strategies, and timetables in coordination with department’s Emergency Preparedness Division strategic goals and initiatives.)
• Emergency Preparedness Team Member. (Work closely with other members of the Emergency Preparedness section to support their efforts in plan development and maintenance, training development and provision, and support of the Medical Reserve Corps.)
• Healthcare Preparedness. (Initiate and maintain communication as well as positive and productive working relationship with leadership and staff at various levels of select healthcare facilities. Proactively engage select healthcare facilities in emergency preparedness endeavors. Collaborate on projects and activities with select healthcare organizations to enhance their preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.)
• Healthcare Integration. (Develop and support emergency preparedness planning, training, exercise, and response projects, and events. Collaborate with Health Department Epidemiology and Communicable Disease sections, healthcare coalition, and select healthcare facilities to have an operational understanding of Chempack, Health & Medical Surge, Isolation and Quarantine, Mass Fatality Management Plans and related efforts.)
• Emergency Responder. (Maintain working knowledge of emergency operations plans, equipment, and systems with an emphasis on understanding the duties and responsibilities of this position during an emergency. This position will be expected to represent the Emergency Preparedness section as directed by the section leader, the Local Health Emergency Coordinator (LHEC), and provide back-up coverage for the LHEC during periods of leave, absence, or position vacancy. Position will serve in leadership roles to include but not be limited to Incident Management Team assignment, Emergency Operations Center deployment, Regional Healthcare Coordination Center contact, and/or Field operations deployment during emergency responses.)
• May perform other essential job functions specific to the position and department assignment.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, or related field; four (4) years of related work experience in emergency management, healthcare emergency management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate Certificate, Post Baccalaureate Certificate, and/or Master’s Degree in Healthcare Emergency Management, Emergency Management, or related field.
• Certified Healthcare Emergency Coordinator(CHEC)
• Healthcare Emergency Manager – Base (HcEM-B), Professional (HcEM-P), Mastery (HcEM-M)
• Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP)
• English and Spanish language fluency.

Supplemental information

• Successful candidates will undergo background checks as required.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record (driving records may be reviewed annually for continued qualification).
• Complete FEMA ICS Certifications 100 and 700 within six (6) months of hire.
• Complete onboarding health screens, including TB screening and immunizations required for healthcare workers.