Job Description
Under supervision of the Office of Pandemic Planning & Response (PPR) in the Division of Disaster Preparedness, Resiliency and Emergency Medical Services (DPREMS), this position will conduct research and develop functional programs related to risk communications and pandemic preparedness.
The key functions of the position are to research evidence-based public health risk communications programs as well as state and federal guidance, regulations and funding requirements; to develop and implement evidence-based risk communications programs for pandemic planning and all hazards preparedness and response; to review and analyze relevant peer-reviewed, professional, and governmental publications and disseminate to staff; to submit proposals and recommendations for articles and presentations; to establish and maintain partnerships with external federal, state and local partners, including academic, governmental and private entities; and to support the implementation of federal workplans, including but not limited to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program, the CDC Public Health Infrastructure Grant and the Administration for Strategic Preparedness & Response Hospital Preparedness Program.
This position will develop risk communications plans, including appropriate messaging for emergencies, threats or risk-related events and comprehensive preparedness procedures and programs for all hazards preparedness. This position will coordinate closely with the NJDOH Office of Communications, the Communicable Disease Service Health Educators as well as subject matter experts from across NJDOH.
Preferred candidates will have background in public health preparedness and communications, working within New Jersey's public health system, specifically with local health departments, healthcare facilities and community based organizations as well as state and federal partners.
Title: Research Scientist 2
Last Date to Submit: 1/18/25.
Location: Main NJDOH building in Trenton; this is not a remote job.
Requirements: Master’s degree is required and three years of full-time experience.
