Public Health Officer Roles and Responsibilities

1. General Description of the Role

  • Public Health Officers (PHOs) act as trusted individuals at BMRC Public Health Events (not including CPR).
    • Mentor instructors to ensure quality teaching.
    • Report back to Directors to confirm event quality and completion.
  • PHOs must attend a scheduled meeting where responsibilities are outlined.
    • Attendance is mandatory.
    • Date TBD (likely at the start of the school year, depending on availability).
  • Acceptance as a PHO does not mean acceptance as a Field Training Officer (FTO).

2. Responsibilities of the Role

  • Submit deliverables for Public Health Classes, including but not limited to:
    1. Pre-event Slack communications
    2. Attendance form
    3. After-event report
    4. Material replacement form
  • Staffing Requirements
    • Staff 2 Public Health Classes per semester.
      • 1st violation → written warning
      • 2nd violation → removal of PHO status
    • Subject to change with class availability
  • Maintain good standing with BMRC
    • Ensure all certifications are current.
    • Comply with dress code.
    • Maintain active status as a Disaster Healthcare Volunteer (DHV).
  • Event Lead Responsibilities (as designated by Deputy Director(s) of Public Health):
    • Before the event
      • Organize Slack channel with instructors and Directors for slide/material coordination.
      • Arrange meeting time to ensure timely arrival.
      • Organize materials necessary for the training.
      • Remind instructors to fill out Attendance form in HQ.
    • During the event
      • Confirm all members are in correct uniform (Half Uniform acceptable).
      • Organize transportation to the location (reimbursed).
      • Communicate with event contact as necessary.
      • Ensure high-quality completion of training.
    • After the event
      • Communicate completion to Directors via Slack.
      • Provide feedback to instructors for continuous improvement.
      • Replace materials / signal to Directors if replacements are needed.

3. HQ Access Expectations

  • All PHOs will have access to BMRC HQ.
  • Do not share HQ code unless explicitly approved.
    • Violation → removal of PHO status and possible review of BMRC standing.
  • You are welcome to study in HQ, but BMRC meetings/activities always take precedence.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of HQ.
    • Take out trash/recycling when full.
  • Participate in HQ cleanup events.

4. Communication

  • Be transparent about knowledge/limitations.
    • Contact the appropriate board member for questions on training, materials, or operations.
  • Communicate member issues to board members as necessary.
  • All BMRC communication must go through email, Slack, or text.
    • Urgent matters should be addressed through all available methods (not just one).
    • Board member phone numbers are available in email signatures.

5. Membership and Attendance

  • Must maintain all BMRC membership requirements:
    • Certifications current
    • Dress code compliance
    • Active DHV status
  • Meetings
    • Attend all PHO meetings, including:
      • Initial training at the start of semester
      • Mid-semester check-in
      • End-of-semester review
    • Times TBD depending on PHO availability.
  • Event Attendance
    • Notify Deputy Directors of Public Health 48–72 hours in advance if absent.
      • Maximum 2 excused absences per semester.
    • Unexcused absences may result in probation.
  • Violations
    • 1st violation → written warning
    • 2nd violation → removal of PHO status