Public Health Prepared (SPH - MCIDT)

This discussion-based training session will explore recruitment and hiring strategies for Emergency Preparedness Coordinators. It will also discuss the barriers and challenges in recruitment and hiring.Note on Accessibility: While we don’t offer ASL interpretation, we do have auto-transcription in Zoom. Slides will be provided before the session.Audience:Management who is involved in the hiring of Emergency Preparedness Coordinators and EPCsLearning Objectives:Identify three recruitment strategies for Emergency Preparedness CoordinatorsDescribe two barriers or challenges in recruitmentIdentify two strategies for integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into hiring practicesInstructor:Karla Black, PhD, Deputy Administrative Health Officer, Kent County Health DepartmentSponsors: Public Health Prepared is the workforce development and public health practice branch of the broader Michigan Center for Infectious Disease Threats & Pandemic Preparedness (MCIDT) initiative, funded by the University of Michigan. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by Public Health Prepared, MCIDT, or the University of Michigan.