Role OverviewThe Bureau of Health Preparedness (BHP) plays a vital role in preparing for and responding to public health threats — from natural disasters and disease outbreaks to bioterrorism and radiological emergencies. We lead in preparing for and responding to public health threats — from natural disasters and disease outbreaks to bioterrorism and radiological emergencies.
What You Will Do
Provide leadership, direction, and administrative oversight for bureau operations, including workforce management, program planning, and policy implementation. Serve as a key partner to the Bureau Chief and agency leadership in statewide emergency preparedness and response planning.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and strong communicator who can effectively lead managers and staff, foster a positive and inclusive work environment, and guide teams through statewide or local disaster responses.
Requirements
- 5 yrs. exp. in planning & administering health programs
- completion of graduate core program in field of public health, health administration, preventive medicine, social work, nursing or other health-related field or public policy & management/public administration or business administration
- 2 yrs. exp. in planning & administering health programs
- 2 yrs. exp. as Health Planning Administrator 1, 65245
- 12 mos. exp. as Health Planning Administrator 2, 65246
- equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
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