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                              The Boston Public Health Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer - G/L/B/T

                              **All positions require Boston residency.** 
                              REQ#:  1703  
                              Job Title:  IS Manager  

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                              Program:  Boston EMS  
                              Apply Dates:  4/7/2003 - 4/8/2004  
                              Job Description:  

                              DUTIES: 

                              Design, create, test, and integrate strategic
                              information databases related to the Boston
                              Emergency Preparedness Training Institute.

                              Enhance capacity to track licensures,
                              certifications, and other credentialing of
                              students and training participants and instructors.

                              Design, create, test, and integrate web-based
                              volunteer tracking, information sharing, and
                              activation notification systems.

                              Integrate credentialing and tracking databases
                              with volunteer coordination and recruitment efforts.

                              Train end users in efficient and effective use
                              of the strategic information databases.

                              Develop strategies and specifications for
                              database systems developments and improvements
                              in liaison with stakeholders, ensuring strategic
                              information integrity.

                              Work collaboratively with IS Department, the web
                              designer and others to design and implement
                              complete web-based distance learning system with
                              dynamic database updating capability and strong
                              security protections.

                              Responsible for collaboration and cooperation
                              with the Ma Department of Public
                              Health (MDPH) Health Alert Network to ensure
                              integration with responder alerting,
                              notification, and deployment notices.  May
                              supervise staff.

                              Core competencies include, among others, the
                              ability to: describe the agency role and chain
                              of command in emergency response; demonstrate
                              her/his role in regular drills; and recognize
                              deviations from the norm that might indicate an
                              emergency and take/ facilitate appropriate
                              action(s) such as communicating clearly within
                              the chain of command.

                              Performs other duties as required.

                              MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
                              BA/BS in computer science, computer programming,
                              or related field OR 5 years of equivalent
                              experience may be substituted for the degree; 

                              Master?s or other advanced degree in public
                              health or related field is preferred.

                              Minimum 5 years experience in management of
                              computerized information systems.

                              Minimum 3 years progressive data management
                              experience with dBase, Access, SQL, Oracle, or
                              other DB sw required.

                              Experience with one graphical software package
                              like PowerPoint, PageMaker, Visio, or Harvard
                              Graphics required.

                              Experience with web-based utilities and graphic
                              design is preferred.

                              Highly developed written and verbal
                              communication skills are required, as is the
                              ability to work collaboratively with others.

                              Highly developed conceptual and analytical
                              skills required.

                              Experience in information planning and project
                              management required.

                              Strong management and organizational skills
                              required.

                              Ability to perform multiple tasks in stressful
                              situations is required, as is the ability to
                              think independently and work as part of a team.

                              Ability to project a positive, professional
                              attitude required.

                              Knowledge of the emergency preparedness response
                              system in Metropolitan Boston preferred, as is
                              familiarity with Boston, its neighborhoods and
                              customs is preferred.

                              Boston Residency Required, or willingness to
                              relocate.
                             
                              Hours per Week:  35  
                              Shift:  9-5  

                         
                 
            
                          
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