Job Description
Urgent Hiring Opportunity: Join Indiana's Frontline Public Health Response Team!
The Indiana State Department of Health seeks a dynamic Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator to lead critical initiatives in safeguarding Hoosier communities. This high-impact role requires immediate deployment to coordinate state-wide emergency preparedness activities, including pandemic response, natural disaster management, and public health crisis mitigation. Ideal candidates thrive under pressure and possess proven expertise in public health operations.
Why Join Us? Be at the forefront of Indiana's public health transformation with competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to make tangible impacts on community resilience. This urgent opening offers a unique pathway to shape the future of emergency response in the heart of the Midwest.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement emergency response protocols for public health crises
- Coordinate multi-agency disaster response operations across Indiana counties
- Lead public health risk assessments and mitigation strategy development
- Manage emergency supply chains and resource allocation systems
- Train public health professionals on emergency response procedures
- Conduct post-incident reviews and update response frameworks
- Serve as primary liaison with federal emergency management agencies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, or related field
- Minimum 3 years experience in public health emergency response
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or equivalent credential
- Advanced knowledge of NIMS/ICS protocols
- Strong analytical skills with experience in crisis simulation modeling
- Proficiency in GIS mapping and emergency management software
- Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance within 90 days