Department: Public Health Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton, Interim Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval of one position in the IDCU COVID CARES/Expansion grant effective September 21, 2024 to support the Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance & Emerging Diseases.
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Background and Discussion:
Public Health Services is seeking approval to create two new positions (Intake Coordinator) to aim Harris County's efforts to enhance disease surveillance and reporting capabilities. The Intake Coordinator positions will allow us to manage disease reports more efficiently and accurately, ultimately contributing to better public health outcomes.
Expected Impact:
This item will have an annualized impact of $191,866. The increase in personnel expenses will be covered by existing grant funds.
Alternative Options:
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Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
08/06/2024
390
Amendment approved.
Location:
Address (if applicable): 1111 Fannin, Houston, Texas 77002
Precinct(s): Countywide
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