Public Health Tech (Marshall Islands)

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Location: Deploying tothe Marshall Islands

Job Summary:

The Public Health Technician performs complex multidisciplinary public health safety and sanitation studies, inspections, and investigations to enforce federal laws and regulations and protect the health and safety of the population at risk.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts routine inspections to prevent or eliminate environmental and sanitation health hazards as directed; may be assigned to regulate food facilities, drinking water programs (ROWPU & bottled water), MWR/gyms, barber/beauty shops, food and bottled water receipt of goods and storage areas, MRE's ablution units, and chemical latrines following current standard operating procedures; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Enforces health and safety laws and regulations.
• Prepares and maintains records of inspections; gathers evidence and recommends corrective actions.
• Updates and maintains a variety of files, records, and other documents; gathers, compiles, and synthesizes data; maintains appropriate records and prepares reports as required.
• Presents community outreach programs; educates the population at risk regarding program services.
• Responds to public health complaints; work with additional stakeholders and recommend corrective action, writes and issues memorandum of record within the scope of authority.
• Assists with influenza vaccination outreach and campaign
• Responds to communicable disease and foodborne illness outbreaks, apply epidemiological methods, and provide consultation and recommendations.
• Provides referral to supervisor when problems occur beyond the scope of the position and tracks the problem until it has been resolved.
• Addresses concerns on specific public health issues; educates the necessary stakeholders on public health issues.
• Records and maintains patient information per standard protocols and the Privacy Act.
• Identifies and records the signs and symptoms of physical and mental conditions.
• Thoroughly exercises skill in initiative, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making daily.
• Makes independent judgments and prioritizes workload.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited public health program, associate degree, or U.S. Military technical school training in one of the following fields: 4E0X1 Public Health Specialist, 68R Army Vet Food Specialist, 68S Preventive Medicine Specialist, or HM-8432 Preventive Medicine Technician.
• Bachelor's degree inEnvironmental Health, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Public Administration, or Health Administrationor a closely related field is preferred.
• At least one year of experience in the inspection of food and drink establishments. This experience should demonstrate knowledge of Federal laws and regulations as they pertain to food safety.
• Registered Sanitarian (RS) Credential preferred.
• Must complete the Servsafe Instructor Course and Exam and Registered Servsafe Proctor Course and Exam or course equivalent before deploying.
• Having and maintaining current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). AHA certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of general sanitation practices, laws, and regulations governing the food industry.
• Knowledge of proper food preparation, safe food handling, sanitation practices, and judgment recognizing abnormalities in food.
• Performance of Quality Control tests and/or laboratory tests in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or pet food industry or other similar environments, assuring that standards are met with products that are consumed by humans or animals.
• Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.
• Strong problem-solvingskills to research and resolve inquiries and respond promptly.
• All healthcare providers must have current clinical experience in direct patient care and have worked a minimum of 6 of the last 12 months in the desired career field.
• Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver's License.
• Must have a valid U.S. Passport with no less than 6 months remaining before expiration.
• Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English.
• Requires a favorably adjudicated CNACI investigation conducted by the Department of Defense.
• Must sign an International Assignment Agreement (IAA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the IAA.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be "medically and dentally fit" in accordance with Acuity Medical Readiness Guidelines and Policies and/or as directed by the Client.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment; travel to Kwajalein is required by air.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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