Northern Utah Healthcare Coalition Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Starting at $30.69 / hr DOE

General Description

The Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) is a community-wide initiative that connects healthcare entities at local, state, regional, and national levels to plan for and respond to emergencies and disasters. This role involves strengthening the healthcare delivery system's ability to prepare for and respond to all-hazards, including mitigating medical surge from mass casualty incidents and natural disasters.

Under the direction of the Local Health Officers from Bear River, Davis County, and Weber-Morgan Health Departments, coordinates and maintains the Northern Utah Healthcare Coalition. Develops, organizes, implements, and evaluates the regional medical surge capacity plan for the northern Utah region.

• This position is grant-funded and is contingent upon the continued availability of funding through the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP), administered by the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR). Continued employment is dependent on annual grant renewals and ongoing federal support for the program.

This position has the option to work from either our Logan, Brigham City, or Tremonton office.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience)

Grade 21 - Graduation from an accredited college or university with a BS degree in public health, community health, or a closely related field; AND three years of full-time paid employment in emergency response (emergency healthcare delivery, law enforcement, fire and rescue, emergency planning in a healthcare setting) or a closely related field.

Position may be underfilled at a Grade 19 if the applicant does not have the required years of experience.

Minimum Qualifications (Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Special Qualifications

Summary of Duties