Coordinator II, Internal Medicine-Infectious Disease

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree or equivalent; 3 years related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with emergency management in a health care & academic setting.
• Bachelor's or Master’s in Public Health
• Familiarity with special pathogens or infectious diseases

Job Description

To manage activities for a project or program. The Special Pathogens Excellence in Clinical Treatment, Readiness, and Education (SPECTRE) Program is hiring a Coordinator II to support our institutional and regional efforts to protect and serve our community in the face of emerging and special pathogens.

The SPECTRE Program maintains institutional readiness for clinical treatment, provides special pathogen education both institutionally and to our surrounding 5-state region, and coordinates nationally with the National Special Pathogen System of Care (NSPS).

The Coordinator II role will include emergency management and preparedness activities focused on special pathogens response across UTMB’s healthcare, academic, research, and support enterprises, as well as regionally with local and state public health agencies.

This position will liaise directly with multiple healthcare organizations and public health entities and should be well-organized and a strong communicator. Applicants with a background in infectious disease and/or a Master’s in Public Health are encouraged to apply.

Job Duties

Assist with and lead regional preparedness and coordination activities for UTMB SPECTRE’s Program, as directed by the Regional Coordination Program Manager.

Coordinate preparedness activities across UTMB, including Academic & Research Enterprises, to maintain and update response plans, share resources, support emergency communications, and conduct after-action reviews to ensure continuous improvement.

Facilitate continuity planning efforts in coordination with subject-matter experts, including drafting plans, coordinating meetings, and performing related duties as required.

Pl an, coordinate, and conduct training and exercises at the institutional, state, and regional levels to strengthen preparedness for priority risks.

Attend emergency preparedness and emergency management trainings as needed and disseminate applicable knowledge, tools, and best practices to SPECTRE personnel.

Facilitate and actively participate in key meetings at the team, state, and regional levels; lead preparedness activities; and maintain and strengthen collaborative relationships with departmental, city, county, state, regional, and federal partners.

• Utilize database, web-based tools to enhance preparedness, response, and mitigation capabilities.
• Maintain situational awareness of emerging and ongoing threats to UTMB and HHS Region 6 and effectively communicate relevant information to key stakeholders.
• Performs related duties as required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of emergency preparedness and disaster response.
• Knowledge of continuity planning.

Ability to analyze data and summarize multiple sources of information into coherent recommendations for action.

Excellent communications, interpersonal and problem-solving skills with a high degree of professionalism and competence in dealing with a variety of individuals including administrative, academic, and medical professionals, peers, and public officials.

Equipment

Standard office equipment.

Working Environment/Location of Position

Standard office environment, standard officed equipment. Position requires some out of state travel, up to 25%25.

Salary Range

Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.