Mass Prophylaxis Plan Manager, Bureau of Emergency Field Operations

Mass Prophylaxis Plan Manager, Bureau of Emergency Field Operations

The Bureau of Emergency Field Operations coordinates and plans for emergency field responses including mass prophylaxis, canvassing, quarantine, and radiation exposure screening. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO :

• Supervise the POD Planner including all human resource items such as development of tasks and standards, evaluation, disciplinary, time and leave issues.
• Further develop, implement and maintain the Public Health Emergency Response Network Auxiliary Distribution Program to enlist long-term care facilities (nursing homes, adult care and inpatient mental health) to dispense medication to staff and residents during mass prophylaxis operations.
• Further develop, implement and maintain plans to dispense medical countermeasures to first responder agencies, federal mission-essential employees and other critical infrastructure support staff with New York City.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners and vendors to support citywide public health emergency preparedness efforts.
• Respond to public health emergencies in the Citywide Health Emergency Field Operations Section and respond in other roles, as needed, for OEPR-led responses or ICS activations when the primary role is not mobilized.

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Why you should work for us :

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV / AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise. Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers! The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.