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Massachusetts Environmental Health Association

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Public Health Nurse, Taunton Board of Health

The Public Health Nurse performs professional nursing and administrative work to provide and organize various public health programs and services; other related work, as required.

Responsible for assessing the public health needs of the community, addressing issues of concern and planning interventions; participates in the department budget process.

Investigates, reports, and takes follow-up actions regarding communicable and infectious diseases; responds to cases of rabies exposure; responds to emerging pathogen issues, such as West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. 

Plans and implements immunization clinics, influenza and pneumonia clinics, hepatitis B vaccinations and blood pressure clinics; maintains and updates all records associated with immunizations; may conduct tuberculosis testing, direct observed therapy and report results.

Investigates and reports cases of elder abuse or self-neglect and cases of child abuse or neglect in collaboration with appropriate agencies and conducts follow-up activities. Conducts home visits relative to sanitary code violations and conducts follow-up. 

Oversees residents in need in collaboration with the Human Services / Council on Aging to address emergency elder needs in the absence of the COA nurse. In addition, works with the Human Services Department on homeless calls. 

Coordinates with the Department of Mental Health and the community crisis teams on mental health issues. 

Responsible for inspecting and licensing recreational camps for children, tanning establishments, body piercing establishments, and body art establishments.

Provides information pertaining to public health to health professionals and the public.

Works with Executive Director / Assistant Executive Director, or other Staff members regarding Public Health Emergency Preparedness plans, drills, and exercises and may attend meetings. 

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Health Agent, Town of Lexington

Full time Health Agent needed for inspections and permitting. Duties include: Maintains and updates databases of information related to inspections, including correspondence, photographs, copies of complaints and correction orders, etc.
 Educates individuals and businesses regarding compliance with codes and regulations and assists with mitigating problems.
 Responds to health, environmental and/or housing complaints from residents and businesses. Conducts investigations as needed, including food-borne illness investigations, and ensures proper remediation.
 Reviews and approves plans submitted by new food establishments including food plans, floor plans, and inventory of equipment.
 Maintains training in Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Dispensing sites. See additional duties in full position description.
One to three years’ experience in an environmental and/or health related field, including experience conducting food service inspections.

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Regional Corporate Food Safety Specialist, EHA Consulting Group, Inc.

EHA Consulting Group, Inc. is a comprehensive food safety and public health consulting group with emphasis in the prevention of foodborne diseases. Our mission is to provide our clients with the highest level of consulting, HACCP-based inspectional services and training. Our highly qualified team of consultants is key to this mission. We are looking for qualified individuals with a passion for food safety and environmental health to join our rapidly growing team. Over 35 years, EHA Consulting Group has developed a national and international reputation for assisting companies to prevent foodborne diseases and regulatory compliance through routine inspections, laboratory surveillance, management and employee training. 
Multiple positions are available for energetic food safety professionals who are interested in a rewarding career in the private sector of food safety and public health. This is a home-based employment opportunity. Openings are in Southern California, North Carolina (Winston Salem/ Greensboro/Raleigh Region), NYC Metro, Chicago (Midwest Region) and New England Region. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and within a vast array of foodservice/processing environments is a must. Job duties will include HACCP-based inspections of corporate retail food establishments and commercial food processing plants.

Responsibilities:
• Self-manage quarterly assignments/inspectional list of food safety inspections. Perform HACCP-based food safety inspections. And complete reporting both electronically in applications as well as on tablets
• Capability to perform task-oriented training during inspections to resolve critical observations. 
• Collect food and water samples for microbiological analysis. 
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 30 credits in the sciences and a thorough knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles. National/State REHS/RS credential is required. At least 2 years of retail, manufacturing, processing, food safety and/or retail food service/regulatory food safety auditing experience is required. Excellent computer skills with MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Applicant must be able to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Significant overnight travel is required. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

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