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Georgia Department of Public Health CO2 Prevention Program Lead in Atlanta, Georgia
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Who we are.We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer.As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact- Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility- Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
- Work witha Dynamic and Diverse Team- Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
- Achieve Career Longevity- Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture- Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
- Feel Pride in Where you Work- Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
Job Responsibilities
Job description: Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has been awarded a grant from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that focuses on Carbon Monoxide Poisoning prevention through the installation of Carbon Monoxide detectors and education about the important of carbon monoxide detection in homes.
The DPH Program Consultant will work with local Fire Departments to coordinate materials needed for installation and assist in the development/distribution of community outreach materials. They will also ensure timely development and implementation of any needed carbon monoxide training and public education, coordinate data collection among all focus communities, and provide basic data analysis with process and outcome evaluation.
Under general supervision, provides technical assistance and training within a health care specialty. Plans, directs, and implements a specialty program. Evaluates programs for compliance with state and/or federal guidelines.
Specific Tasks/Duties: Project management:
- Responsible for all funder-required reporting, budget monitoring, and grant deliverable completion.
- Facilitates required partner/funder meetings.
- Leads development of required reports.
- Meets all grant and agency required deadlines.
- Must lead project evaluation and compliance with grant requirements and state/federal guidelines.
Partner / Stakeholder Engagement
- Coordinates fire department outreach, engagement, materials delivery, and tracking of installations/outreach.
- Responsible for maintaining and furthering partner relationships.
- Liaison between internal/external partners as it relates to processes, project deliverables, and grant deliverables.
Education and Outreach
- Development/procurement of and distribution of pertinent Injury Prevention educational materials to local partners and stakeholders.
- Demonstrate increase in community awareness (local and state level) of the dangers of Carbon Monoxide poisoning.
- Responsible for identifying high risk dwellings in need of Carbon Monoxide detectors
- Developing and delivering community outreach presentations.
- Other Responsibilities
- Descriptive analyses on burden of CO2 poisoning in GA.
- Evaluation analysis for distribution of detectors, educati n delivered, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience performing work related to area of assignment; or Seven (7) years of experience performing work related to area of assignment; or One (1) year of experience at the lower level Healthcare Prgm Consultant 1 (HCP090) or position equivalent.
Note: Some positions may require licensure.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Public Health Project management
- Public speaking experience
- Evaluation and data management/interpretation/analysis experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Injury Prevention experience