Regional Entomological Sciences Consultant (ES)

Mission / Role

The mission of Entomological Sciences is to maximize force readiness and protection by minimizing and managing the adverse health, strategic, economic, and morale impacts of pests and vector-borne diseases. The regional Entomological Sciences (ES) Consultant serves as subject matter expert (SME) to, and liaison between, the installation Departments of Public Health (DPH) and DoD, State, and Federal agencies that are involved in biosurveillance and disease threat reduction. The Consultant is a proponent of a multi-disciplinary approach to disease prevention using a One Health approach. The consultant provides oversight, guidance, technical support, and consultation to installation DPH departments within Medical Readiness Command, East’s and Defense Health Network East’s area of operations.
 
 
Capabilities

• Adjudicate requests from installation DPH/EH for area support that exceed the department’s capacity
• Identify legacy and emerging ES issues and recommend necessary control measures or risk assessments in collaboration with Deputy Chief of Staff, force Health Protection (DCS, FHP), Regional Public health Command, installation DPH/EH and Defense Health Agency – Public Health (DHA-PH)
• Audit ES elements of the EH program (Organization Inspection Program) to assess performance and compliance with Army, Federal, and State regulations
• Participate in various Public Health working groups to address regional policies and issues relating to ES.
• Work collaboratively with DHA-PH EH, DHN East, installation DPH/EH and other stakeholders to ensure requests for information are effectively communicated to promote, shape, and advance EH-ES throughout the service area.

Regional Environmental Health Consultant (EH)

Mission / Role

The mission of Environmental Health is to reduce the adverse impact to the warfighter from Environmental Health risks related to air, water, soil and food. The Regional Environmental Health Consultant (EH) bridges the gap between the installation Departments of Public Health (DPH) and EH, Regional and Defense Health Agency (DHA) EH programs. The consultant provides oversight, guidance, technical support and consultation to installation DPH and EH departments within Medical Readiness Command, East’s and Defense Health Network East’s areas of responsibility (13 military treatment facilities and their health service area) on EH responsibilities in accordance with the applicable regulations. Additionally, the Regional EH Consultant advises Commanders and senior leaders of the EH risks within their area of responsibility and provide appropriate mitigation procedures.
 
 
Capabilities

• Adjudicate requests from installation DPH/EH for area support that exceed the department’s capacity
• Identify legacy and emerging EH issues and recommend necessary control measures or risk assessments in collaboration with Deputy Chief of Staff, Force Health Protection (DCS, FHP), Regional Public Health Command, installation DPH/EH and Defense Health Agency – Public Health (DHA-PH) 
• Audit EH program (Organization Inspection Program) to assess performance and compliance with Army, Federal and State regulations
• Participate in various Public Health working groups to address regional policies and issues relating to EH
• Work collaboratively with DHA-PH EH, DHN East, installation DPH/EH and other stakeholders to ensure requests for information are effectively communicated to promote, shape and advance EH throughout the service area

Regional Industrial Hygiene Consultant (IH)

Mission / Role

The mission of Industrial Hygiene is to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control environmental factors or stressors arising in or from the workplace, which may cause sickness, impaired health and well-being, or significant discomfort among the military and civilian workforce. The Regional Industrial Hygiene (IH) Consultant bridges the gap between the Industrial Hygiene Program Offices (IHPOs), their local Departments of Public Health (DPH), Regional Health Command, Defense Center for Public Health-Aberdeen, and Defense Health Agency (DHA) assets. The consultant provides oversight, guidance, technical support and consultation to the IHPOs within Medical Readiness Command, East’s and Defense Health Network East’s areas of responsibility including IH responsibilities in accordance with the applicable regulations. Additionally, the Regional IH Consultant advises Commanders and senior leaders of the IH risks within their area of responsibility and provide appropriate mitigation procedures.
 
 
Capabilities

• Adjudicate requests from IHPOs for area support that exceed the department’s capacity
• Identify legacy and emerging IH issues and recommend necessary control measures or risk assessments in collaboration with Deputy Chief of Staff, Force Health Protection (DCS, FHP), Regional Public Health Command, local IHPO and DHA-Public Health
• Audit IH program (Organizational Inspection Program) to assess performance and compliance with Army regulations
• Participate in various Public Health working groups to address regional policies and issues relating to IH
• Work collaboratively with DHA, DHN East, local IHPOs, and other stakeholders to ensure requests for information are effectively communicated to promote, shape and advance IH throughout the service area

Regional Veterinary Services Consultants

The Veterinary Services team plays a crucial role in supporting Service member readiness while mitigating veterinary public health threats. The team is divided into two main areas of focus: Animal Medicine and Food Safety.

Animal Medicine
Mission / Role

The mission of the Animal Medicine team is to leverage its expertise in veterinary clinical medicine and global veterinary health to enhance Service member readiness. The Regional Animal Medicine Consultant serves as a consultant to the Commanding General (CG), subject matter expert, and liaison between Veterinary Readiness Activities (VRA) and various agencies, including DoD, State, and Federal organizations.
 
Capabilities

• Standardizing and modernizing public health missions across the command
• Providing clinical consults and veterinary referrals for regional military working animals
• Assessing the clinical competency of Veterinary Corps Officers, Veterinary Medical Officers, and Warrant Officers
• Conducting root cause analysis and risk mitigation for patient safety events. related to veterinary care
• Offering program management tools and consultative support to field offices

Food Safety
Mission / Role

The mission of the Food Safety team is to utilize its expertise in food safety and food defense to enhance Service member readiness while mitigating veterinary public health threats. The Regional Food Safety Consultant serves as a consultant to the CG, subject matter expert, and liaison between VRA and various agencies, including DoD, State, and Federal organizations.
 
Capabilities

• Providing subject matter expertise in support of the food safety and security mission
• Managing regional food protection installation support and audit missions, including certifying and standardizing regional auditors
• Ensuring the capability and reliability of the Food Protection program
• Standardizing and modernizing public health missions across the command
• Offering program management tools and consultative support to field offices
• Mitigating risk through vulnerability assessments and consultation