Job Specification
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM COORDINATOR
DEFINITION
Under direction of a local health officer or other supervisory official in a Local
Information Network and Communications System (LINCS) local health agency,
and with guidance from the Department of Health and Senior Services, manages
and operates the NJLINCS Public Health Emergency Notification System;
coordinates the electronic distribution of public health information and data
relating to infectious disease outbreaks, all hazards preparedness and other
public health emergencies and threats; serves as a resource person for
developing, implementing, and evaluating educational strategies to enhance the
capacity to effectively communicate with public health, health care, and
community partners; does related work as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform
all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties
performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Distributes publc health information and data to public health, health
care, and community partners on a 24 hour/7 day basis using electronic
information system and communication technologies.
Reviews and evaluates public health infomation and data from a local
and regional perspective, and adapts/or develops communications to
address local/regional health issues.
Participates in tests of the public health emergency notification system,
and develops and implements improvement plans to enhance operations.
Develops and maintains liaison with local public health officials, health
care providers, and community representatives to support statewide
public health information and data dissemination and exchange, and
and other program initiatives.
Assists in the development and implementation of public health
emergency notification system standard operating policies and procedures.
Coordinates activities associated with the development and implementation
of public health emergency notification system initiatives.
Assists with the development of grants, operational budgets, and performance
goals, outcomes and measures, and ensures that grant related program
activities are implemented in accordance with program specifications as
outlined by the Department of Health and Senior Services.
Attends and actively participates in workgroup sessions with the Department
of Health and Senior Services to assist in the development and enhancement
of public health emergency notification system capacity and infrastructure on
the state, regional and local level.
Identifies target populations and assesses communication needs of public
health, health care, and community partners to develop, maintain and enhance
the local and regional public health emergency notification system.
Prepares health education program plans.
Involves local community leaders in the planning, implementation, and
maintenance of health education services and programs; collaborates
with other agencies, and consults with subject matter specialists in
the planning, implementation, and maintenance process.
Applies appropriate health education interventions to provide for the
effective implementation of health education programs.
Provides consultation and training to agency staff in the application
of health education techniques.
Participates in the evaluation of the effectiveness of public health communications
through surveys and other methodologies, and provides recommendations for
improvement.
Provides guidance to the local health officer to plan, organize, and develop public
health communication strategies for the community.
Provides guidance to various civic, fraternal, health, and volunteer organizations
to organize and develop study programs in public health problems.
Provides guidance and consultation to community organizations to develop and
improve their health education activities.
Visits and speaks before members of public health, health care and community
health organizations to promote the public health emergency notification system
and other program initiatives..
Creates and stimulates a public awareness of the public health emergency
notification system and other program initiatives.
Participates in the preparation of press releases and written materials regarding
the programs and functions of local health departments.
Assists in the coordination of health education activities of various community
organizations.
Participates in the identification of community health education needs, interests
and practices.
Assists in the evaluation of community health resources and health education
programs.
Prepares reports and correspondence.
Maintains records and files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording
and computerized information systems and communication technologies used by
the public health emergency notification system.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or University with a Bachelor's degree in
Health Education, Public Health, Nursing or a related Health Education field.
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of experience assessing community health education needs and,
in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of diversified health education
programs.
NOTE: A Master's degree in one of the areas listed above may be
substituted for one (1) year of experience.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only
if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform
the essential duties of the position.
strong>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of current principles and practices of public health.
Knowledge of current public health issues and local public health and community
programs, services, and resources needed to address them.
Knowledge of techniques involved in the planning, development, coordination
and administration of local public health programs and services.
Knowledge of the methods used to develop and analyze risk communications,
and evaluate educational needs and resources.
Knowledge of the current methods of grant and budget preparation.
Knowledge of health education techniques and practices.
Knowledge of the methods used to develop health education programs.
Knowledge of the methods used to collect and analyze health data.
Knowledge of the methods used to analyze and evaluate community health
needs and resources.
Knowledge of the principals of disease control, epidemiology, and
environmental health.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic information systems and
communications technology.
Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of the public health emergency
notification system.
Ability to develop and conduct presentations and other outreach activities
for public health, health care providers, community organizations, and the
general public to promote program activities.
Ability to plan and coordinate efforts to carry out the duties, tasks, and
responsibilities in support of program activities.
Ability to plan, organize, and develop a community health education
program.
Ability to provide guidance and advice to staff, local health departments,
and other partners regarding access to and use of public health
communication systems and web based resources.
Ability to assess community health needs and resources.
Ability to identify community health education needs.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with
local public health, health care and community partners, and the general
public to enhance program initiatives.
Ability to gather, analyze and interpret health data.
Ability to prepare reports and correspondence.
Ability to establish and maintain records and files.
Ability to evaluate health education programs.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and computerized information systems and communications
technologies used by the public health emergency notification system.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign
Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as
they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable
accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation
cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 07319 | | L | C | | N/A | 25 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
8/15/2005 |
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