Job Description
Join Ohio's frontline defense against public health emergencies! The State of Ohio Department of Health seeks a highly motivated Public Health Emergency Response Specialist to lead critical initiatives in Columbus. This urgent full-time role requires immediate deployment to coordinate disease surveillance, manage crisis communications, and deploy rapid-response teams during outbreaks or disasters. If you thrive under pressure and possess expertise in public health operations, this is your chance to protect Ohio communities while advancing your career in state government.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate multi-agency emergency response operations during public health crises
- Develop and execute outbreak containment strategies across Ohio counties
- Lead crisis communications with media, stakeholders, and the public
- Train public health workers on emergency protocols and incident command
- Analyze epidemiological data to recommend resource deployments
- Manage federal grant funding for emergency preparedness programs
- Conduct after-action reviews to improve future response protocols
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, or related field
- 3+ years experience in public health emergency response or crisis management
- Certified in Incident Command System (ICS-300) or higher
- Strong epidemiological data analysis skills
- Experience with emergency grant management and reporting
- Valid Ohio driver's license and ability to travel statewide
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills for high-pressure scenarios