Communicable Disease Investigator, Pima County Health Department

Minimum Qualifications: (1) A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public health, health education, biology, microbiology, nursing, or a closely related field as defined by the appointing authority at time of recruitment, and one year of experience involving communicable disease interviewing or investigations. OR: (2) Five years of paid/unpaid experience providing public health services and/or communicable disease education and intervention.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1.Experience with local health department epidemiology. 2.Minimum two (2) years experience working on data collection, client interviewing, and creating computer-generated reports. 3.Minimum two (2) years experience working in a public health or school environment. 4.Experience and proficiency in the use of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite, electronic health records, and web- based applications.

Selection Procedure: Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

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Program Research Specialist I, NYSPHC Fellowship Program

Responsibilities

The Program Research Specialist I will assist with investigation of outbreaks, tracking foodborne and waterborne disease investigations, reporting of outbreaks, analysis of data, identifying trends, developing, and implementing interventions and developing training materials to provide outreach and education to Local Health Departments and internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent will also provide assistance for special projects, conduct literature reviews, participate in work groups, and conference calls regarding outbreak investigations and other epidemiological studies. This position is supported by the New York State Public Health Corps Fellowship Program. Successful completion of the Public Health Essentials certificate program will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Statistics, or a related field; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and two years of research experience in the collection and analysis of data; OR four years of such experience. This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting may not be available. If telecommuting is available, the incumbent will be required to have a telephone/mobile device, and internet access. Health Research, Inc.’s (HRI) mission is building a healthier future for New York State and beyond through the delivery of funding and program support to further public health and research programs. In support of our mission and our commitment to providing a safe workplace, we require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a religious or medical exemption. Successful completion of the Public Health Essentials certificate program will be required. Preferred Qualifications Graduate degree in epidemiology or another public health field. Working knowledge of public health/epidemiology surveillance systems, investigation protocols and outbreak reporting. Experience with communicable disease investigations, environmental investigations, evaluating interventions and development and providing of trainings. Strong written, methodological, and analytical skills with proficiency in statistical programs (e.g. SAS), and Microsoft software (Access, Excel).

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) contributes to the health and well-being of the people of New York State by complementing and enabling the strategic public health goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC), and other health-related entities. HRI provides best-in-class resource administration for stakeholders and programs related to the work and priorities of the Department of Health and its other partners. HRI does this through the provision of knowledge, expertise, funding guidance, and fiduciary oversight of sponsored program funding for public health and research programs in concert with community partnerships.

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Public Health Associate, Integral Global

Job Summary: Integral Global is seeking an initiative-taking, solutions-oriented individual with project management experience to join its growing team. As a Public Health Associate, this individual will provide programmatic, business development, and operational support to organizational leadership. They will oversee a portfolio of projects, manage stakeholders, and support the firm’s business development activities. Exceptional qualitative and quantitative analytical abilities, leadership, and communication skills are essential. As part of a small, agile team, the PHA must be able to function independently, flexibly and have a strong commitment to excellence. Successful candidates demonstrate resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, work ethic, and emotional intelligence.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: – Full Time (40+hrs)

Company Overview: Atlanta-based Integral Global (“IG”) delivers public health impact to vulnerable communities and expands the reach and effectiveness of federal agencies, private and corporate foundations, and international partners in dynamic, difficult-to-reach environments. Sustainability and relational integrity are central to IG’s approach to every engagement. We collaborate closely with Ministries of Health and other in-country partners in the Middle East, Central Asia, South Asia, and East Africa to ensure that the impact of our work continues long after a project concludes. Our track record, in-country relationships, and knowledge of on the ground operations allow us to rapidly and effectively mobilize resources to achieve the goals of our clients. Learn more at: http://www.integralglobal.net/

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CDC IT Program Manager, Tanaq Support Services

Overview

Tanaq Support Services (TSS) delivers professional, scientific, and technical services and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies in health, agriculture, technology, and other government services. TSS is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation (SGT), an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Tanaq native community and shareholders. SGT is privately owned by Alaska Natives, and stock is not publicly traded.

About the Role

We are seeking a CDC IT Program Manager to support our work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), leading programs focused on Project Management and Information Technology. The ideal candidate will help develop and manage a team of information technology consultants to achieve program delivery and financial success. 

Responsibilities

• Establish a team of high-performing public health information technology consultants and subject matter experts consistent with customer requirements.
• Build and mature effective customer relationships for purposes of improving the quality and continuity of our services.
• Evaluate all task order deliverables to ensure delivery excellence and achieve consistently high customer satisfaction.
• Manage individual contributors and task order leads, maintaining low turnover in accordance with assigned targets.
• Provide career guidance to project managers, technical leads, direct reports to include counseling team members on career growth.
• Contribute to proposal content (writing) and review based on areas of expertise and unique customer-oriented knowledge.

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