General Summary:
The purpose of this job is to supervise a variety of public health clinical functions in the areas of immunization, communicable diseases, and hearing and vision. Manages related public health programs. Conducts disease surveillance. Provides community education. Serves as a preceptor/liaison for medical residents and nursing students.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.
- Assists in planning, coordinating, and implementing a wide variety of programs the Health Department provides; collaborates in developing program policies and procedures.
- Provides direct care to clients in support of nursing staff, including immunizations, exams, and obtaining lab specimens.
- Interacts with healthcare providers and other public health agencies, including state public health representatives, to enact and maintain program guidelines.
- Administers the CD, TB control, and IAP programs, including maintaining communicable disease information and rotation on-call responsibilities as part of a 24/7 operation for reporting communicable diseases of Kalamazoo County health care providers.
- Participates in emergency preparedness training and drills; responds to public health emergencies as needed.
- Plans and coordinates Flu, Pneumonia, and COVID clinic and Travel Clinic programs; coordinates county flu and COVID vaccination efforts amongst community providers.
- Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing.
- 3 to 5 years of related work experience in nursing
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
Required Licenses or Certifications
County positions include a benefits package with medical coverage, paid holiday, and vacation time. Available supplemental dental and vision. Defined Benefit pension after the vesting period.
VETERANS: Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.
To apply: all candidates must submit a Kalamazoo County Application for Employment accompanied by a resume. Application materials may be submitted online. https://www.kalcounty.com/hrd/openings.php.
