Public Health Coordinator; Public Health Consultant - PN

Overview

Are you ready to help communities stay strong, saft, and resilient? Step into a role where every day brings purpose. You'll guide local health agencies and hospitals as a trusted program consultant, turning data, strategy, and collaboration into real-world impact. From shaping preparedness guidelines and training teams, to evaluating innovative projects and navigating federal grants, you'll be at the center of planning for the unexpected.

You'll use tools to spot emerging risks and strengthen response capabilities. You'll be responsible for building partnerships, coordinating resources, and, when needed, support on-the-ground disaster recovery and public health response efforts.

If you're energized by problem-solving, teamwork, and protecting communities before, during, and after emergencies, this role is your chance to make a difference where it truly counts.

• Serve as a program consultant for local public health and healthcare preparedness projects.
• Provide technical assistance to internal and external partners (e.g., local health departments, hospitals).
• Monitor and evaluate funded projects and ensure alignment with federal grant strategies and benchmarks.
• Develop and deliver educational materials and training related to preparedness performance measures.
• Identify public health risks and determine preparedness needs using CDC guidelines and GIS tools.
• Assist in developing program guidelines, procedural manuals, and compliance reports.
• Coordinate and monitor federal and state grant applications, budgets, and contracts.
• Facilitate partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to advance preparedness goals.
• Participate in disaster recovery and public health response teams as needed.
• 6 mos. exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting, to include exp. in program evaluation, grant review, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating &/or working collaboratively with coalitions or groups;
• Completion of graduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field; must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or
• 18 mos. exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting, to include exp. in program evaluation, grant review, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating &/or working collaboratively with coalitions or groups;
• Completion of undergraduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field; must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job

Skills:

Public Health

Technical

Skills:

Grants Administration, Program Management, Compliance Enforcement

Professional

Skills:

Consultation, Confidentiality, Collaboration, Presenting

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Graduate or advanced degree in social or behavior science, health or pre-medicine
• Experience conducting surveys, evaluations or program reviews
• Experience providing technical assistance or consultation
• Experience writing instructional/educational, grant or guidance materials
• Experience in presenting education/training programs or public speaking
• Experience working with local health departments
• Experience facilitating committees, meetings or focus groups
• Experience in emergency preparedness, planning, response, Incident Command System/Unified Command System, Emergency Operations Center operations, bioterrorism, or general public health response
• Experience with computer software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience working with rules, policies or guidelines related to federal regulations and procurement (e.g., Code of Federal Regulations)

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.

Agency Contact Name and Information: Steven Gleich. Candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted directly.

Unposting Date:
Jan 26, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

Work Location: Health Department Building
Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $31.74 per hour

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: M-F 8am - 5pm

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill: Public Health

Technical

Skills:

Grants Administration, Program Management, Compliance Enforcement

Professional

Skills:

Collaboration, Consultation, Presenting, Confidentiality

About Us: Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

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