Public Health Tech - Iraq

Recruiter: Military Civilian
Location: Iraq

Tracking Code     1294-120

The MSSI Program Manager establishes a clinically safe and professionally managed

healthcare environment and provides primary health care as well as resuscitative surgical care in accordance with U.S. or equivalent medical standards on a 24-hour basis, 365 days of the year to Chief of Mission (COM) personnel U.S. Embassy Baghdad, serving a population of approximately 14,000 adults.

The Public Health Technician reports to the MSSI Director of Public Health or a designated PMO official, or while performing field work, a site lead.

the Public Health Technician will deliver services in a hospital or clinical setting. At the direction of the Program Manager, Director of Public Health, the Public Health Technician plans, and primary assesses the wholesomeness and security of the food and water at the Embassy Installations by conducting food and water safety inspections, and food and water vulnerability assessments.

The Public Health technician will additionally assist with efforts at communicable disease control and Public Health Outreach Programs, as well as helping to ensure that   CHS occupational health (OSHA) standards are met for CHS employees.

In addition, the Public Health Technician assists the Public Health Director and /or PH Deputy Director with conducting epidemiological investigations of communicable diseases, as well as investigating food borne disease outbreaks.

All services shall be provided in accordance with established industry standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which CHS is recognized.

This position is notional and will be filled upon future openings.

Required Skills

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:

Must have completed at a minimum an accredited public health training program, possess an Associate’s degree, or have a U.S. Military technical school training certification (4E0X1, 68R, 68S, 94B, 92G, or HM-8432).

A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Life Science, Agricultural Science, Animal Science, or a closely related field is preferred

Master’s degree in Public Health or a closely related field is highly desirable.

At least one year of experience in the inspection of processed products. This experience should demonstrate knowledge of Federal laws and regulations applicable to the processing of red meat, poultry, dairy, egg products, and produce.

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.

Have and maintain current certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Participate in training, (including HIPAA training).

Must complete Servsafe Instructor Course and Exam and Registered Servsafe Proctor Course and Exam.

Strong Microsoft skills are required to include Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspects food products designated for human consumption on receipt and in storage.

Makes sensory evaluations, determines and records temperatures of products and food in storage areas.

Evaluates packaging, and packing requirements in accordance with current standard operating procedures and contractual documents.

Classifies defects, determines quality of product, advises supervisor, and prepares food inspection reports.

Identifies vulnerabilities and unsanitary conditions in food storage facilities and restaurants.

Evaluates the sanitary conditions of local vendors, e.g. Barber Shops, Beauty Salons, Hookah lounges, and other establishments.

Conducts sanitation and vulnerability assessments on Reverse Osmosis Water Processing Units (ROWPU) and bottled water storage facilities.

Determines water quality based on in-house laboratory testing.

Conducts preventive medicine and communicable disease control, occupational health, food safety, and disaster response programs.

Initiates, directs, and conducts preventive medicine and communicable disease control programs.

Directs and conducts epidemiological investigations of communicable diseases and food borne disease outbreaks, and makes recommendations.

Applies epidemiological and statistical methods to identify and evaluate factors increasing disease morbidity and mortality.

Manages administrative aspects of tuberculosis and sexually transmitted disease detection and control programs. Contributes to the medical facility employee health program.

Plans and develops disease vector surveillance program. Provides communicable disease education.

Maintains occupational health program.

Participates in formulating occupational health examination requirements for workers at risk for hazardous exposures.

Maintains close liaison with other agencies to develop procedures for prompt identification, investigation, evaluation, and reporting of occupational illnesses.

Serves as technical advisor for planning and presenting occupational health education programs

Advises on issues relating to site selection, field sanitation, disease threats, physical threats such as heat and cold stress, vector and pest hazards, and contamination control procedures.

Monitors disease trends and advises on interventions.

Operates personal computer to access e-mail, electronic calendars, and other basic office support software.

Complies with all applicable CHS standards and guidelines.

Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.

Participates in required weekly training required directed or approved by Project Management.

Maintains the highest regard for patient dignity and observe the precepts of the American Hospital Associations Bill of Rights for patients.

Other duties as assigned.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver’s License

Must have a current U.S. Passport.

Must sign a CHS Foreign Service Agreement (FSA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the FSA.

Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English.

Work hours are based on a 72 hr. work week; typically six 12 hour days but other variations may apply.

Requires a favorably adjudicated Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) investigation conducted by the Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security.

Shall Attend a Foreign Affairs Counter Terrorism training course prior to deployment to Iraq for work on the MSSI-Iraq contract. Training may include: Combat First Aid, Weapons Familiarization, Defensive Tactics/Driving, IED recognition, Surveillance Detection and Hostage Survival and Personnel Recovery.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit” in accordance with CHS requirements.

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

The climate is desert-like, hot, and prone to dust storms.

please send resume to lucy@military-civilian.com with job title and location in the subject line