Job Description
The Georgia Department of Public Health seeks an urgent hire for a Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator in Atlanta. This critical role demands immediate deployment to coordinate statewide pandemic preparedness initiatives, ensuring rapid response protocols are implemented across 159 counties. Join our elite team safeguarding Georgia's 10.7 million residents during unprecedented health crises.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute emergency response plans for public health threats
- Coordinate multi-agency disaster response operations with FEMA and CDC
- Manage crisis communication strategies for diverse communities
- Analyze epidemiological data to inform resource allocation decisions
- Train 500+ frontline healthcare workers on surge capacity protocols
- Oversee distribution of federal emergency supplies across state facilities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years emergency management or public health crisis response
- FEMA Professional Development Series certification required
- Advanced proficiency in GIS mapping and health data visualization
- Proven crisis leadership during state-declared emergencies
- Valid Georgia driver's license with clean record
- Bilingual Spanish/English proficiency preferred