Healthcare Coalition Facilitator

Position Overview

As a Healthcare Coalition Facilitator at East Central Public Health District in Augusta, GA, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals committed to protecting the lives of Georgian residents. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided, so you must reside or be within a reasonable commuting distance.

You will play a key role by supporting the mission of public health while actively participating in regional emergency preparedness and coalition activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Coalition Facilitator for the Health Care Coalition; actively participate with the primary Health Care Coalition (Region G) and serve as a backup for neighboring Coalitions.
• Facilitate the regional Healthcare Coalition Strategic Plan to meet performance measures.
• Act as the liaison between District Public Health Emergency Preparedness (local ESF8) and the Health Care Coalition.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings held regionally and statewide.
• Assist with annual emergency exercises, including the Coalition Surge Test, and ensure proper review and documentation.
• Develop and maintain coalition plans in collaboration with the Health Care Coalition Executive Committee.
• Support closed pod planning with health care facilities to strengthen countermeasures and mitigation efforts.
• Maintain the coalition resource inventory using the statewide management system in collaboration with the Coalition Coordinator.
• Coordinate training for member agencies on emergency preparedness topics, including the National Incident Management System.
• Collaborate with State HPP partners to educate healthcare partners about public health programs and services.
• Participate in local, regional, and state exercise planning and drills by engaging the healthcare community.
• Coordinate annual budgets, reimbursements, and purchasing with the Healthcare Coalition Coordinator and Executive Committee, ensuring financial management and achievement of grant deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Possession of a Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or a Bachelor’s degree with TWO years of relevant experience OR SIX years of related experience.
• Educational credentials must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE); verification with educational institutions may be required.
• Ability to undergo pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
• Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary and other employment policies.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Salary along with a generous benefits package.
• Flexible Schedule to support work–life balance.
• Employee Retirement Plan and 401K options.
• 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Leave.
• Dental, Vision, Long Term Care, and Life Insurance.
• Opportunities to make a professional impact, work with a dynamic and diverse team, and engage in continuous career development and hands-on learning experiences.
• Regular wellness activities and authorized wellness breaks during the workday to promote overall health and well-being.