Job Description
Join Missouri's frontline public health team in Kansas City and make an immediate impact during this critical time. We're urgently seeking a dedicated Public Health Emergency Response Specialist to coordinate crisis management, implement community health initiatives, and safeguard our region's wellbeing. This is a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change in a dynamic state government environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead emergency response coordination for public health crises
- Develop and execute community health intervention strategies
- Collaborate with local agencies and healthcare providers
- Analyze epidemiological data to inform policy decisions
- Manage grant-funded health programs and reporting
- Conduct public health education and outreach campaigns
- Prepare and submit emergency response protocols
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, or related field
- 3+ years of public health or crisis response experience
- Certified in Emergency Management (CEM) or Public Health (CPH) preferred
- Expertise in data analysis and health information systems
- Strong stakeholder communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure during emergency situations
- Knowledge of Missouri public health regulations