Public Health Consultant

Company: Department of Administrative Services, State of Oh
Location: Columbus
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Ohio Department of Health supports a hybrid teleworking model. This position may work a hybrid schedule at the discretion of the manager or supervisor, which will require occasional attendance in the office for training, meetings and other operational needs. Employees must reside within a reasonable distance to their assigned headquarters for compliance with workplace reporting requirements.

What You'll Do:

The Bureau of Environmental Health and Radiation Protection is seeking candidates to fill our Public Health Consultant vacancies. These consultants will work within our Ohio Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program to provide case management services to parents and guardians of children with an elevated blood lead level. These positions will:

* provide technical assistance and follow-up services regarding blood lead screening/testing (e.g., education, anticipatory guidance related to lead exposure, and follow-up blood lead testing reminders) to parents and guardians of children with elevated blood lead levels
* provide consultation and guidance regarding medical case management to primary health care providers, local health departments, and other outside agencies
* monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of lead poisoning case management activities through data collection and analysis
* retrieve data from the Healthy Housing and Lead Poisoning Surveillance System

(HHLPSS) and coordinates follow up services for children statewide via electronic and written communication, testing follow-up, and case closure for families and primary medical providers
* assist in assessing and planning statewide education and training (e.g., coordinates, participates in and conducts trainings). Acts as a program expert and presents program activities and current research and protocols to local health officials, primary care providers, government officials, and the public
* assist in preparing or prepares funding applications (e.g., estimates funding needs for

personnel, travel, equipment and/or screening services; projects/summarizes objectives, activities, evaluation process, education, tracking and follow-up activities) and/or monitors and evaluates spending and assists in preparing or prepares budget estimates

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

* Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

* Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

* Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
* 11 paid holidays per year
* Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

* The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

* OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

* The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Completion of graduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field; 6 mos. exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting, to include exp. in program evaluation, grant review, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating &/or working collaboratively with coalitions or groups; must be able to provide own transportation.

* Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field; 18 mos. exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting, to include exp. in program evaluation, grant review, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating &/or working collaboratively with coalitions or groups; must be able to provide own transportation.
* Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

* Graduate or advanced degree in health science, health, pre-medicine
* Coursework in communications or health education
* Experience working with health care providers, health departments, governmental officials, and the public
* Experience managing or overseeing grant funded program activities or deliverables
* Experience in preparing health promotion and education programs
* Experience using PC and various software (e.g., Microsoft Office [Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint] and Adobe Pro)

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.

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