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
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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.
Serve as the Coalition Facilitator for the Health Care Coalition. Actively
participate with a primary Health Care Coalition (Region G) and serve as a backup to neighboring Health Care Coalitions.
Facilitate the regional Healthcare Coalition Strategic Plan to meet performance Measures.
Serve as the liaison between District Public Health Emergency Preparedness (local ESF8) and the Health Care Coalition.
Actively participate and attend meetings held throughout the region and the state.
Assist Health Care Coalition with annual emergency exercises and review and documentation requirements, including the annual Coalition Surge Test.
Develop and maintain Health Care Coalition plans with the Health Care Coalition Executive Committee.
Support closed pod planning with health care facilities to strengthen countermeasures and mitigation.
Maintain Health Care Coalition resource inventory utilizing the statewide inventory management system in collaboration with the Health Care Coalition Coordinator.
Coordinate the provision of training to Health Care Coalition member agencies as requested on emergency preparedness-related topics to include the National Incident Management System.
Coordinate with the State HPP partners to educate on programs and services offered by Public Health by providing educational material to healthcare partners.
Assist and participate in local, regional, and state exercise planning and drills by engaging the healthcare community and partners.
Coordinate annual budgets, reimbursements, and purchasing with the Healthcare Coalition Coordinator…