Public Health Coordinator; Public Health Consultant - PN

Are you ready to help communities stay strong, safe, 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.

• 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 months of experience in providing direct service and/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital or clinic setting, including program evaluation, grant review, developing and presenting training programs, and 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 months of experience in providing direct service and/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital or clinic setting, including program evaluation, grant review, developing and presenting training programs, and 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.

• Graduate or advanced degree in social or behavioral 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)

• Job
  
  Skills:
  
  Public Health
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Grants Administration, Program Management, Compliance Enforcement
• Professional
  
  Skills:
  
  Collaboration, Consultation, Presenting, Confidentiality

• 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, 11:59:00 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

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. The Bureau of Health Preparedness plays a vital role in this mission. We lead in preparing for and responding to public health threats — from natural disasters and disease outbreaks to bioterrorism and radiological emergencies.

Our all-hazards approach ensures Ohio is ready for anything.