• Regional Response Planner - Jackson County Health…

    Truman Medical Centers (Kansas City, MO)


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    Regional Response Planner - Jackson County Health Department - (Mon-Fri, 8a - 4:30p)

     

    101 Truman Medical Center

     

    Job Location

     

    Jackson County Public Health

     

    Lee's Summit, Missouri

     

    Department

     

    JCHD Emergency Preparedness

    Position Type

    Full time

     

    Work Schedule

    8:00AM - 4:30PM

    Hours Per Week

     

    40

    Job Description

    Join a mission that matters! The Regional Response Planner works with the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) to strengthen public health preparedness across Region A. This role helps shape emergency response plans, coordinates training and exercises, and ensures Jackson County Health Department and partner agencies are ready to respond when it counts most.

    What You’ll Do

    + Develop and update regional public health emergency response plans in collaboration with DHSS and Region A partners.

    + Support other planning regions as assigned; occasional travel required.

    + Participate in state and local emergency preparedness trainings and exercises.

    + Collaborate with health departments, hospitals, and regional partners to align emergency response planning.

    + Evaluate and improve response strategies based on lessons learned from drills and real events.

    + Promote quality, safety, and cultural awareness in all activities.

    + Maintain compliance with all relevant statutes, policies, and standards.

    Minimum Requirements

    + **Bachelor’s degree** from an accredited four-year college or university.

    + **Proven ability** to work collaboratively across teams and organizations.

    + **Valid driver’s license** and compliance with Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + **Master’s degree** in public health, emergency management, or a related field.

     

    Ready to plan for the unexpected?

     

    Join a dynamic public health team where your work directly protects communities and strengthens emergency response across Missouri. **Apply today and be part of something bigger!**

     

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