Location: Commerce Place
Work Days: M-F 8:30a-5:00p
Category: Professional and Management
Department: PHEP 17 Grant
Job Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day
Hours/Week: 40
Union: No
Union Name: Non Union

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
Assist communities within the 4AB PHEP coalition to complete deliverables for the Federal and State
emergency preparedness grant deliverables and other essential functions:

Responsibilities:
Focus Area 1: Plan Development and Maintenance
Support communities to build capacity to respond to public health emergencies by enhancing community
Emergency Dispensing Site (EDS) plans. Anticipated plan development and maintenance topic areas within

this focus area may include (but are not limited to):

• Standardizing EDS policies and procedures
• Inventory and vaccine management
• Public information and warning
• Access and functional needs
• Volunteer management

Focus Area 2: Regional Education. Training. and Exercises
Support communities to enhance regional preparedness education and training. Anticipated education,
training, and exercise topic areas within this focus area may include (but are not limited to):

• Medical countermeasure dispensing and administration
• Inventory allocation and management
• Public information and warning
• Health equity
• Infectious disease planning and response

Focus Area 3: Health Equity-,:
Support regional work to to identify and develop activities, planning considerations, and trainings around health
equity and disproportionately impacted populations. Anticipated health equity topic areas within this focus area

may include (but are not limited to):

• Community engagement
• Mitigation strategies
• Access and functional needs
• Social determinants of health

Focus Area 4: Evaluation
Support the Boston Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) communities to complete their BP4 evaluation
requirements
Other Duties

• Serve as a point of contact to MDPH and the 4AB communities related to PHEP deliverables and

requirements and maintain regular and timely communication with the 4AB PHEP Coalition leadership.

• Provide capacity building opportunities to local health directors, agents, and administrators and

ensure their compliance with state and federal public health preparedness, training, and exercise
requirements.

• Participate in the PHEP Coalition Executive Committee and General Coalition meetings.
• Participate in the Metro Regional Preparedness Coalition stakeholder meetings.

Act as Administrator for the Coalition websites to make plans and other resources accessible and available to
stakeholders.
Serve as primary point of contact for resource management projects being developed by the coalition.
Work closely with the Planning & Operations coordinator and the Health Care coalition manager to ensure that
emergency preparedness plans align, information about existing resources and contacts are up to date to support
a response, and participate in the continued development of a vibrant coalition that meets the needs of all of its
stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Experience / Training :
Bachelor’s Degree. Master’s Degree in Public Health, Public Health Planning or related field preferred.
HSEEP certification preferred.

Experience : Prior experience working with emergency response plans preferred. Planner must be familiar with the roles and responsibilities of Massachusetts Emergency Preparedness Coalitions, emergency protocols, techniques and styles of public outreach and communication, emergency response planning, and the National Incident Management System and Incident Command System.

Knowledge, Ability, and Skill: Strong organizational, technical writing and communication skills required. Ability to analyze complex issues and develop relevant and realistic plans, programs and recommendations. Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people with varying levels of expertise. Possess strong writing, analytical, and public speaking skills. Ability to develop sound, professional recommendations based on a good knowledge of planning practices. Individual must be highly organized, responsive to email and telephone requests, self-motivated, able to multi-task and to work independently.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.


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