This position is in Augusta, GA and is open to only Georgia Department of Health Employees only.

IF YOU ARE NOT AN EMPLOYEE YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

The East Central Health District is the lead agency entrusted by the people of the state of Georgia with the ultimate responsibility for the health of communities and the entire population.

The agency is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Human Resources Generalist for general HR and recruiting responsibilities within the 13 counties of District 6.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, employee retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, 401K, 3 weeks accrued each of vacation & sick leave first year, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

• Provide orientation and training (didactic and hands on) to nurses on Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended vaccines.
• Provide district staff and nurses with updates on immunization services in the district.
• Collaborate with state office of nursing and state level programmatic coordinators to ensure information and communications are disseminated to all public health clinics in the district.
• Resource person for nurses on immunization related questions.
• Encourage integrated immunizations services with other public health programs, including WIC, Child Health, STD, and Women’s Health programs.
• Collaborate with the Georgia Immunization Program to ensure information and communications are disseminated to all public health clinics in the district.
• Promote the importance of immunizations within the clinics in the district and community partners, including CDC-recognized national campaigns, such as National Influenza Vaccination Week and participate in outreach events throughout the district.
• Develop an annual Immunization Education Plan in conjunction with the district nurse training coordinator.
• Perform immunization programmatic activities, including submitting monthly reports to the state and clinic nurse managers. Perform annual population study and scoliosis report.
• Oversee Immunization budget and ensure responsible fiscal spending.
• Participate in quarterly Georgia Immunization Program meetings and the District QA/QI and Nurse Managers’ meetings. Hypertension/Diabetes Coordinator
• Collaborate with the Georgia Department of Public Health’s (GADPH) state Hypertension and Diabetes Nurse Program Manager about updates to the program or protocols
• Provide district staff and nurses updates on Hypertension and Diabetes services.
• Participate in any HTN ort Diabetes Program meetings and the District QA/QI and Nurse Manager’s meetings.
• Develop an annual work plan for the Hypertension and Diabetes program.
• Promote the importance of Hypertension and Diabetes prevention and control within the clinics in the district and community partners, including national campaigns, and participate in outreach events throughout the district.
• Perform Hypertension and Diabetes programmatic activities, including submitting quarterly and annual reports to the state.
• Oversee Hypertension and Diabetes budget and ensure responsible fiscal spending. PHERN
• Functions as a clinical team member seeing clients or providing training within nursing protocols at the Richmond County Health Department(s). This will include providing relief staffing to cover nurse absences such as annual leave or extended leave for illness.
• Provide Implant insertions to clients at clinics across the district that do not have or have limited staff available to provide this service (will be required to be trained to provide this service if not already trained).

Master's degree in nursing, public health or related field from an accredited college or university AND three years of public health nursing experience AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certified OR Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND three years of public health nursing experience, including fully ERN trained AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certified OR Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND completion of BSN level assessment class AND three years of public health nursing experience, including fully ERN trained AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certified.

Minimum of three years of public health experience and fully ERN trained. Knowledge of and experience utilizing the CDC/ACIP immunization guidelines. Experience working with the Georgia Registry of Immunization Transactions & Services (GRITS). Trained to provide Hypertension and Diabetes clinical services under nurse protocol (if not currently trained, will be required to train upon hire). Knowledge and experience working under GA DPH Nurse protocols.

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.