Emergency Response Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary team with responsibility of ensuring program planning, implementation, execution and monitoring activities are results based and contribute towards achievement of primary goals
• Assists with the development of donor reports, articles and presentations addressing funding impact on the project to address with stakeholders
• Responsible for integrity and supporting the management of project evaluation data
• Assists with the design and implementation of research and evaluation plans and projects
• Understands and supports data management, statistical analysis, interpretation and reporting
• Assists with the development and effective implementation of tools, systems, and strategic visioning of program management at all levels and types of projects
• Supports the development of a comprehensive crisis response and emergency management plan for internal and external use with a health equity focus
• Develops, maintains, and updates resource tracking and mobilization process
• Strengthens working relationships with internal and external partners, such as: CDC, other federal agencies, state and local health departments, professional societies, community-based organizations, health care providers, pharmaceutical companies, private organizations, community members, patients and families
• Manages up to twenty jurisdictional relationships, which includes monthly check-ins and partnership management
• Serves as hiring manager for field employees by scheduling and drafting position descriptions, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and assisting in the onboarding process with CDCF Human Resources
• Supervises up to twenty field employees which includes reviewing and approving time and attendance, conducting monthly check-in calls, completing annual performance evaluations, and elevating any field employee issues to the Senior Emergency Response Officer and HR as needed
• Supports the implementation and execution of public health programs and projects
• Supports team-related procurement of supplies and equipment for the designated team and at the direction of other team members, managing inventory of equipment and supplies as needed or appropriate
• Prepares, negotiates, and monitors program/project-related contracts, agreements, and amendments
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor to include working flexible hours, evenings, staggered shifts, rotating schedules, holidays, weekends, and in emergency situations

Education and Work Experience

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in public health or related health, behavioral or social science field and at least 3 years of related experience
• Preferred experience managing or coordinating a response, crisis, disaster and/or emergency management program

International Experience

• Ability to travel internationally and domestically is required

Data Collection and Analysis Skills

• Expertise in conducting and leading quantitative/qualitative data collection and analysis
• Technical skills to write reports, prepare briefings, and coherently present results
• Strong technical skills including word processing, spreadsheet development and management, and database management, with a particular emphasis on proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with enterprise resource planning systems and software packages used to manage day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, and project management preferred

Project Management, Teamwork, and Communication Skills

• Comfort with facilitation, planning and strategic thinking processes, including collaborative decision-making processes
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills and ability to collaborate with others on projects and investigations
• Ability to think critically and analyze findings, as well as recognize emergent situations as they arise
• Ability to work in teams including individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds from varied foreign and international organizations, with a solution-oriented approach
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and be self-directed through prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines
• Ability to work within rapidly changing environment and programs; experience with change management preferred
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet and professional manner

Skills and Ability

• Ability to negotiate priorities and objectives to align varying viewpoints and create a unified approach
• Demonstrated analytical skills to solve complex problems and the ability to think strategically and under pressure, without access to complete information