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MCM Coordinator
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Department of Human Services (DHS) merged on July 1, 2022 to form one agency, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). We are seeking a MCM Coordinator (Program Planner 2).
The Medical Countermeasures (MCM) Coordinator is responsible for the Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) program. MCM provides technical assistance to all local health departments within the two CRI service areas to assure compliance with federal program requirements. MCM Coordinator will be responsible for attending all local CRI meetings and assisting in the completion of federal deliverables including annual exercises. MCM conducts an annual MCM Operational Readiness Review (ORR) of each CRI and facility, this will include completion of the self-assessment and data entry into the PHEP ORR Reporting and Tracking System (PORTS). MCM will also assist local CRI service areas with the completion of any required reporting into the PORTS system.
The position will plan, organize, and direct the development and maintenance of the Medical Countermeasures (MCM) program plan for the State of Iowa. The Iowa MCM Coordinator will assure that Iowa has the capacity and capability to obtain lifesaving pharmaceutical, medical supplies, and equipment from the federal government in any incident that overwhelms our existing resources.
The MCM Coordinator develops and maintains state antibiotic and antiviral medication caches, and Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) plans. Develops policies and procedures to assure the MCM, including SNS, are effectively and efficiently delivered, managed, and implemented at the state level during a public health emergency to achieve the operational capability to deliver medical countermeasures within 48 hours of a federal decision to deploy assets. Evaluates the current program to identify areas of deficiency and develop a plan of action to assure the State is in compliance with Federal requirements.
Manages MCM program-associated contracts, including medication suppliers, storage locations, and distributors. The position will oversee the development and maintenance of plans and protocols for the timely distribution of medications/vaccines to large numbers of Iowans. The position will collaborate with local public health departments, primary care clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, and other health care providers in communities throughout the state.
Ensures data for Preparedness activities are captured in the SNS MCM ORR, action plans, program progress reports, and annual work plans. Assists in the development of cooperative agreement applications and progress reports. Works with the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to assure coordination of state, regional, and local planning activities, protocols, and policies.
As an employee of Iowa HHS this position may be called upon to respond in or out of the state of Iowa in an emergency or disaster to fill internal or external emergency response role and other duties as assigned by the Bureau Chief or Division Director.
Applicant must pass a background check prior to employment.
How to Apply:
For help creating a profile or entering your information, please go to the online Employment Application Guide.
Benefits:
We have a great total compensation package for all our full-time employees, including:
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Director’s Statement:
HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).
E-Verify Statement:
Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and selective requirements will be placed on the eligible list.
The Medical Countermeasures (MCM) Coordinator is responsible for the Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) program. MCM provides technical assistance to all local health departments within the two CRI service areas to assure compliance with federal program requirements. MCM Coordinator will be responsible for attending all local CRI meetings and assisting in the completion of federal deliverables including annual exercises. MCM conducts an annual MCM Operational Readiness Review (ORR) of each CRI and facility, this will include completion of the self-assessment and data entry into the PHEP ORR Reporting and Tracking System (PORTS). MCM will also assist local CRI service areas with the completion of any required reporting into the PORTS system.
The position will plan, organize, and direct the development and maintenance of the Medical Countermeasures (MCM) program plan for the State of Iowa. The Iowa MCM Coordinator will assure that Iowa has the capacity and capability to obtain lifesaving pharmaceutical, medical supplies, and equipment from the federal government in any incident that overwhelms our existing resources.
The MCM Coordinator develops and maintains state antibiotic and antiviral medication caches, and Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) plans. Develops policies and procedures to assure the MCM, including SNS, are effectively and efficiently delivered, managed, and implemented at the state level during a public health emergency to achieve the operational capability to deliver medical countermeasures within 48 hours of a federal decision to deploy assets. Evaluates the current program to identify areas of deficiency and develop a plan of action to assure the State is in compliance with Federal requirements.
Manages MCM program-associated contracts, including medication suppliers, storage locations, and distributors. The position will oversee the development and maintenance of plans and protocols for the timely distribution of medications/vaccines to large numbers of Iowans. The position will collaborate with local public health departments, primary care clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, and other health care providers in communities throughout the state.
Ensures data for Preparedness activities are captured in the SNS MCM ORR, action plans, program progress reports, and annual work plans. Assists in the development of cooperative agreement applications and progress reports. Works with the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to assure coordination of state, regional, and local planning activities, protocols, and policies.
As an employee of Iowa HHS this position may be called upon to respond in or out of the state of Iowa in an emergency or disaster to fill internal or external emergency response role and other duties as assigned by the Bureau Chief or Division Director.
Applicant must pass a background check prior to employment.
How to Apply:
For help creating a profile or entering your information, please go to the online Employment Application Guide.
Benefits:
We have a great total compensation package for all our full-time employees, including:
- Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) (Employee contributes 6.29%/State of Iowa contributes 9.44%)
- Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan) (State of Iowa matches up to $75/month)
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (See below for more details)
- Vacation Leave (96 hours/year to begin, and increases with years of service)
- Sick Leave (144 hours/year)
- Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance ($20,000 paid for by the State of Iowa)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
Click here to see how we compare with other employers or offers by using our Total Compensation Calculator.
Director’s Statement:
HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).
E-Verify Statement:
Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and selective requirements will be placed on the eligible list.
Requirements
206 Homeland Security or Emergency Management Operations
6 months experience in disaster operations which required knowledge of Homeland Security or Emergency Management activities related to terrorism or natural disaster response, recovery, protection (physical security), detection (intelligence), prevention (protective action recommendations), and deterrence (critical asset assessments). Experience would have also provided the ability to operationalize plans, guidebooks, and procedures in response to Homeland Security threats and natural disasters.
OR
12 semester hours in the areas below or in a combination of the areas below:
6 months experience in disaster operations which required knowledge of Homeland Security or Emergency Management activities related to terrorism or natural disaster response, recovery, protection (physical security), detection (intelligence), prevention (protective action recommendations), and deterrence (critical asset assessments). Experience would have also provided the ability to operationalize plans, guidebooks, and procedures in response to Homeland Security threats and natural disasters.
OR
12 semester hours in the areas below or in a combination of the areas below:
- Law enforcement
- Health
- Emergency medical
- Fire
- Hazardous materials
- Military
- Emergency management
Qualifications
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
1) Six years of full-time work experience in the administration or operation/execution (i.e., providing consultation and/or technical assistance to stakeholders, research and analysis, or enforcement of program guidelines/policies/procedures) of a program (i.e., the provision of a service or an administrative oversight/enforcement responsibility).
2) All of the following (a and b):
a. A total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and
b. A total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
3) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Program Planner 1.
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