Outbreak Coordinator EPI 2

Description

Pay Grade: M

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Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

Job Responsibilities

The Outbreak Coordinator oversees cross-cutting reporting and data quality related to infectious disease outbreaks statewide, ensuring internal data management meeting state, district, and CDC requirements. This position also is responsible for enteric disease surveillance and outbreak investigations, supporting public health district epidemiology staff, working with internal and external partners on enteric disease surveillance, prevention, and investigation. The position also collaborates with Georgia Public Health Laboratory (GPHL) colleagues and others on use of whole genome sequencing in outbreak detection and investigation. In partnership with colleagues, the Outbreak Coordinator may present investigations and findings in local, state, and national meetings and conferences.

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  Coordinates data management for all Georgia outbreaks in the SendSS module termed PHIRE

• Ensures utilization of CDC systems such as SEDRIC and NORS for outbreak detection and reporting

• Assists in enteric disease case ascertainment, data collection, and data cleaning

• Participate in training and data integration activities regarding whole genome sequencing data.

• Prepare written reports and presentations that communicate necessary information to staff, the public, and partners.

• Identify surveillance needs; assist with design, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of public health surveillance systems.

• Performs various duties in support of DPH Food and Waterborne team and ADES section operations.

• Contributes to CDC cooperative agreement proposals and monitoring activities.

• Serves as subject matter expert for one or more food or waterborne reportable conditions.

• Work closely with district and county health jurisdictions; and maintain knowledge of epidemiologic methods and of current developments in the area of acute disease epidemiology.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field;
OR
Two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Epidemiologist 1 (HCP180) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting infectious disease case interviews.
• Experience detecting, investigating, and communicating about infectious disease outbreaks.
• Experience working or interning in state or local public health department.
• Master in Public Health or related degree from an accredited degree program.
• Experience with data management, analysis and visualization.
• Experience communicating public health topics through written and oral platforms.

Additional Information

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not receive an interview. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

BENEFITS

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.