Public Health Officer

This Position is Contingent on Contract Award. This position is in support of a proposed repatriation initiative.  The purpose of the facilities is to provide comprehensive care for migrant individuals who are awaiting reunification or repatriation.  This care will begin as soon as each occupant arrives at the facility and will last until their arranged departure. The comprehensive care includes but is not limited to initial screening and exams, identifications of prior conditions and allergies, day to day care of routine, urgent and emergency medical conditions.     The Public Health Officer works under the supervision of the Project Manager in conjunction with the healthcare team, physicians, and government agencies to promote and protect the health of the population served. The Public Health Officer must be able to interpret data, to plan, implement, evaluate, and disseminate outcome-based care. They include strategies aimed at entire population groups, families, or individuals. The Public Health Officer focuses on the prevention of illness, injury or disability, the promotion of health, and maintenance of the health of populations. The Public Health Officer will evaluate, implement, and document all appropriate quality control and quality assurance measures in alignment with CDC standards and company policy. Key Responsibilities:Assist with the development of action plans in community or medical facility outbreak to minimize the potentially devastating impact.  Assists with monitoring patients in Quarantine and Isolation for communicable disease: daily check in, taking vitals, direct observe therapy, etc.  Collaborate with government agencies such as the CDC to ensure that infection control practices are implemented and enforced.  Participates in public health emergencies response as directed. Cooperate with the health department regarding infectious and communicable diseases.  Collect and analyze infectious disease data to make evidence-based decisions. Conduct rounds, discuss, and monitor infection prevention practices with nursing and supporting staff. Provide professional nursing care based on established nursing protocols, policies, and procedures. Administer and dispense medications and vaccines based on nursing assessment and nursing protocol. Disseminate infection prevention information including surveillance data and policy decisions. Apply the principles of Infection prevention to development of educational training programs. Provide public health guidance to the nursing staff by training, scheduling, evaluating, and counseling the nursing staff. Read, research relevant subject matter to maintain current knowledge and competencies in infection prevention. Assist in the development of the care plans for infected individuals to contain the spread of infectious diseases. Utilize strategies for interacting with persons from a culturally diverse background. Educate nursing staff and paraprofessional team on new processes and assist staff in continuing education on infection prevention protocols per CDC. Participate fully in Departmental and Facility Quality and Assurance activities. Support the delivery and administration of Q & A activities. Liaise with medical staff regarding staff health concerns. This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.