Southeast Louisiana AHEC Hiring for Part-time Medical Director/ Consultant Job at Baton Rouge, LA Full Time

MD Licensure Required.

This position serves as the part-time Medical Director for the Bureau of Community Preparedness by providing statewide medical guidance and support for all-hazards emergency preparedness and response activities including but not limited to COVID-19, Strategic National Stockpile, Chempack Program, Pandemic Influenza, Project Public Health Ready, Infectious Disease Planning and Response, etc. The Medical Director may direct the execution of all-hazards public health preparedness and response functions as delegated by the State Health Officer and directed by the Office of Public Health (OPH) Assistant Secretary. This position reports directly to the Bureau Director for Community Preparedness.

25% Provides guidance and direction for the medical/clinical aspects of all-hazards emergency preparedness and response activities. Serves as the LDH/OPH lead for all emergency preparedness activities in the state, in consultation with the Assistant Secretary, State Health Officer, OPH Medical Director, and the Bureau of Community Preparedness. Maintains 24-hour response capabilities for Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activation and support.

Researches, develops, and implements innovative approaches to public health preparedness and response, including collaborations with community and private partners. Serves as the lead public information officer and media spokesperson for the Bureau of Community Preparedness, in consultation with the LDH Bureau of Media and Communications (BMAC), the State Health Officer, and the OPH Senior Management Team. Participate in staff meetings to discuss and provide guidance to emergency medical operations.

Provides review and input for all federal/state grant applications and funding opportunities.

Drafts and reviews Health Alert Network (HAN) messages providing information and guidance to the medical community. Provide medical guidance for novel infectious diseases consistent with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

25% Provides education and training for the general public, public health practitioners, community partners and elected officials regarding all-hazards public health emergency preparedness and response. Serves as a liaison or point of contact for state, community and private partners. Provides health care providers in the state with medical information and consultation related to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases that threaten the health of the state. Serves as Bureau of Community Preparedness contact person on all medical issues and inquiries.

Represents the agency on national workstreams/councils, meetings with community groups, meetings with governmental officials and meetings with private entities. Assumes a leadership role in the development of coalitions and workgroups related to public health emergency preparedness and response.

Serves as the planning and medical lead for the Office of Public Health’s Continuity of Operations Plan.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $75.00 – $85.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Medical License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations