Connect passion with purpose. 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 the health of the population of Georgia as our work impacts past, present and future generations.
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, lactation rooms, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending on the position.
Make your mark in public service. As an accredited public health department, we're seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of State Trauma System Coordinator within the Office of Heath Protection, Emergency Preparedness Section inAtlanta, Georgia.
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Job Responsibilities:
Serves as the Coordinator of the Trauma Program within the Office of EMS and Trauma, including the supervision and management of any trauma designations issued by The Department of Public Health. This individual will provide an annual report to the Commissioner of Public Health that can be shared with policy makers who are interested in the continuous quality improvement of trauma care in Georgia. Design and oversight of the trauma program for the State of Georgia. This includes but not limited to trauma center designations, re-designations, and compliance of currently designated centers. Oversight of trauma registry and trauma data submitted by trauma centers. Recruitment of new centers and resource for multiple agencies including EMS, hospitals, public and private agencies, and general public. Liaison for Trauma and EMS related issues to state agencies. DPH representative to the Trauma Care Network Commission. Participates in State and national trauma organizations.
Develop, publish, and maintain key performance measures for designated trauma centers and EMS providers.
In conjunction with Trauma Epidemiologists, prepares a Trauma Annual Report for the Commissioner of Public Health that provides a detailed assessment of trauma care within Georgia for each year.
Develop, publish, and maintain the EMS Trauma protocols for Georgia.
Oversees continued development and management of the Trauma Care Center network in Georgia.
Attends various stakeholder meetings and provides information, guidance, and consultation to stakeholder groups regarding trauma care in Georgia.
In collaboration with various stakeholder groups, develop, publish, and maintain designation and re-designation criteria/documents for Trauma Care Centers.
Serve on designation and re-designation site visits for Trauma Centers.
Collaborate with other systems of care in Georgia (stroke system, emergency cardiac care system, pediatric readiness).
Collaborate with various national groups on data definitions, data quality, and data integration between EMS and systems of care.
Position may require occasional travel, including overnight travel.
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Four years experience managing professional level staff OR Eight years of related professional experience AND Four years managing at the level equivalent to area of assignment OR Four years of experience at the lower level (GSM011) or position equivalent.
Note: A combination of education and experience at agency discretion.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Public Health from an accredited college or university AND 5 years of clinical experience as an EMT (all levels), CT, Paramedic, LPN, or RN. OR 10 years of clinical experience as an EMT (all levels), CT, Paramedic, LPN, or RN.
Five (5) or more years of experience as a Trauma Program Coordinator for a designated Trauma Center.
Effective written and oral communicator.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
Previous experience with one (1) or more statistical software programs.
Good analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
Demonstrates outstanding level of professionalism in providing administrative support, including ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy.
The Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require ac...commodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
