Regional Consultant
Pay Grade: K
Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
- Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
As a Regional Consultant within the Office of Vital Records under the Division of Internal Services and Operations at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.
This is a grant funded position and is subject to available grant funding.
Requirements
Under general supervision from the Regional Training and Support Manager, provide training and support for external vital records stakeholders, including county vital records offices, hospitals and health systems, coroners and medical examiner, and funeral homes. Provide training on the use of electronic registration systems and educate stakeholders on the legal requirements for fulfilling their vital records-related duties.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides input and supports the development of standard policies, procedures, and guidelines for local registrars and data providers.
- Conducts and coordinates need assessments to identify, develop and implement training solutions that support regional constituents’ needs.
- Delivers regular instructor led and virtual training and support to local offices and data partners to ensure clarity of expectations, policies, and procedures to ensure data security, quality and completeness.
- Reviews local registrar offices and data providers procedures and practices to ensure consistency while identifying best practices and implementing improvements to increase data security and quality.
- Collaborates on the development and interpretation of policies and enforcement strategies to support Vital Records’ local registrar and data partners.
- Articulates updated and changes to policies and procedures to region.
- Develops and implements action plans and monitors progress to ensure objectives are met promptly.
- Works with OIG to audit and investigate county offices for potential security and fraudulent risk.
- Represents Vital Records local registrar and data provider needs with both internal DPH teams and external groups from public agencies and private sector to coordinate efforts and share best practices to enhance Georgia Vital Records record establishment and issuance.
- Performs other assignments as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of related experience or completion of an apprenticeship/internship that sufficiently supplied experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, specifically related to new process design, change management and conflict resolution skills.
Experience with a learning management system (LMS), computer and/or web-based training delivery.
Previous experience of remote training team experience preferred.
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
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