Minimum requirements:
 
Current R.N. license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Department of Education Licensure as a School Nurse or eligibility to apply for licensure
Two years experience in school health, family practice, community health or pediatrics

School Nurse Certification and BSN from an accredited School of Nursing preferred

Nurses work the school schedule including one week before and after the school session (190 days).

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Director of Human Resources, Peabody City Hall, 24 Lowell St., Peabody, MA 01960.  Position open until filled.  AA/EEO.   Posting Date: November 21, 2008.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work under the direction of the Regional Program Coordinator to facilitate and implement public health emergency preparedness planning and response activities/attain completion of public health emergency preparedness deliverables, in designated towns within the Region.
• Attend designated town Local Boards of Health or other local/regional meetings as requested by the Regional Program Manager to provide information about Regional Public Health emergency planning activities to identify concerns/obstacles, and to elicit further support and compliance from the towns.
• Update/create Emergency Dispensing Site plans, Continuity of Operations and other projects required through the CDC grant.

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have at least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time technical or professional experience in public health, emergency management or emergency preparedness planning.

Substitutions:  A degree with a major in emergency management, public health, or public administration may be substituted for a portion of the required experience.  Education towards such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the portion of the requirements actually completed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Based on this assignment, possession of a current and valid Class 3 Motor Vehicle Operator’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

 
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of community organization.
• Strong computer skills.

Travel required, some evening and weekend hours (northern Worcester County)
Compensation based on experience and education.
This position is grant-funded through August 9, 2009.  Continued employment is contingent upon subsequent grant-funding.

To apply, please send a cover letter expressing interest and a resume to:
Kerry Clark, Region 2 Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Office of Health & Medical Preparedness, Public Health Division
Worcester Department of Health & Human Services
25 Meade St. Room 206 Worcester, MA  01610

Office: (508)799-8482 Cell:  (774)272-0824
Fax:  (508)799-8489

Duties: Coordinates with the communities of Beverly, Danvers, Peabody and Salem to aid in Emergency Preparedness on the North Shore and Cape Ann.  The coordinator aids in volunteer training compliance, supports local public health activities and works with the Emergency Preparedness coordinator to complete yearly requirements from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

Please submit bids for work not to exceed $25,000 for work performed August 2008 through August 2009 to  and  .  Deadline for response is December 15th, 2008.
 

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Aids in completion of emergency preparedness work and yearly deliverables from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Emergency Preparedness Bureau
• Tracks training compliance and enters trainings into online database
• Locates and recruits subject matter experts to lead seminars for regional emergency preparedness
• Attends relevant training sessions sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health or other agencies
• Attends and/or assist in coordination of events, meetings, or trainings including those that may occur outside normal working hours
• Perform clerical/administrative related to emergency preparedness as necessary for the cluster communities
• Acts as liaison between emergency services departments and local health.
• Composes and distributes literature relating to public health trainings and informational campaigns relating to community health
• Serves as liaison between media contacts and health department
• Coordinates emergency preparedness activities between local public health and community medical services
• Drafts legal documents to formalize agreements for aid during emergencies.
• Coordinates purchases and tracks delivery
• Coordinate with other area coordinators to compile a regional inventory

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Familiarity with municipal government, local community resources.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS word, Excel spreadsheets, Access Databases, and e-mail correspondence.
• Professional, mature and flexible attitude.
• Ability to relate with general public, City officials and other Health Department staff in a positive and professional manner.
• CORI/SORI background check approval
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license

Duties: Coordinates with the fifteen communities of the North Shore and Cape Ann to schedule and advertise Emergency Preparedness trainings.  The coordinator aids in volunteer recruitment, performs Criminal and Sexual Offense background checks, supports local public health activities and develops and leads trainings on personal preparedness protocols and family preparedness.

Please submit bids for work not to exceed $25,000 for work performed August 2008 through August 2009 to  and  .  Deadline for response is December 15th, 2008.

 
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Aids in completion of emergency preparedness work and yearly deliverables from the Federal Medical Reserve Corps and National Association of County and Community Health Officers
• Recruits and assist in the training of emergency preparedness volunteers
• Conduct criminal records checks and sexual records checks on volunteers in accordance with the law
• Determines appropriate trainings for the Medical Reserve Corps and works with local health professionals to designate training areas
• Locates and recruits subject matter experts to lead emergency preparedness trainings
• Researches and adapts new trainings to be Medical Reserve Corps and region specific
• Tracks volunteer compliance and issue certifications based on federal standards
• Verifies volunteer compliance to federal volunteer corps requirements
• Attends relevant training sessions sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health or other agencies
• Attends and/or assist in coordination of events, meetings, or trainings including those that may occur outside normal working hours
• Assists in the conducting drills and training table top exercises for regional first responders.
• Acts as liaison between emergency services departments and local health
• Composes and distribute literature relating to public health trainings and informational campaigns relating to community health
• Serves as liaison between media contacts and health department

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Familiarity with municipal government, local community resources.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS word, Excel spreadsheets, Access Databases, and e-mail correspondence.
• Professional, mature and flexible attitude.
• Ability to relate with general public, City officials and other Health Department staff in a positive and professional manner.
• CORI/SORI background check approval
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license

The Andover Health Division from time to time requires the assistance of part time, contract health professionals to serve on an as-needed basis. These professionals may be used to assist in completing health inspections, and assist at various health clinics, and may be called upon to fill in during regular staff vacations, assist during public health emergencies, or to supplement already available resources.

Health Inspector
Under the general direction of the Director of Public Health, performs field inspections and investigates complaints in compliance with the State Environmental Code and State Sanitary Code. Minimum qualifications include a demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes, appropriate certifications (Title 5 Soil Evaluator, Certified Food Safety Manager, Lead Determinator) for the contracted duty. Previous experience in the contracted inspections required. Inspectors are paid a flat rate of $25.00 per inspection.

Public Health Nurse
Under the general direction of the Director of Public Health, performs clinical work in the field of public health. Minimum qualifications include a thorough knowledge of clinical practice, disease prevention and treatment, and a demonstrated ability to communicate with the general public and clients. Must be licensed as a Massachusetts Registered Nurse. Nurses are paid at a rate of $25.00 per hour.

There is no guarantee of employment, nor is it implied that a professional accept offered work. The purpose of this posting is to develop a database of interested persons should a need arise. Persons interested in being considered for this work must file a resume by December 1, 2008 with the following: