H5 Surveillance Epidemiologist 1

Description

Pay Grade: L

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Who we are. We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters. 

What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact.  No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• 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 Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths 
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – 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 you

As a H5 Surveillance Epidemiologist 1within the Division of Epidemiology at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.
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Job Responsibilities

Under supervision of the One Health Epidemiology Director and Influenza Surveillance Coordinator, the H5 Surveillance Epidemiologist 1 will be responsible for providing epidemiologic support to respiratory disease surveillance activities including the recruitment of sentinel and enhanced influenza surveillance providers in Georgia and assisting on cross-cutting projects with internal teams at GDPH including the National Wastewater Surveillance System, COVID-19, and other viral respiratory disease teams.  

• Providing epidemiologic support to respiratory disease outbreak investigations.  
• Participating in the recruitment of sentinel and enhanced influenza providers for specimen testing.  
• Coordinating the transportation of respiratory specimens to the GA Public Health Lab. 
• Communicate with external partners such as CDC, large hospital systems, and small healthcare clinics on projects contributing to influenza surveillance.  
• Collaborate with internal and external partners including federal, state, and local entities on cross-cutting projects pertaining to respiratory disease surveillance.  
• Providing epidemiologic support for laboratory-based activities during an H5 response. 
• Coordination of collecting specimens from a symptomatic individual and scheduling couriers to transport specimens to the Georgia Public Health Laboratory.  
• Responsible for facilitating the recruitment and onboarding of healthcare facilities interested in submitting viral respiratory disease specimens during an active H5 response. 
• The individual will provide support to the Influenza Surveillance Coordinator and their team when necessary. 
• Additional duties, as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in public health or closely related field from an accredited college or university 
OR 
Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• MPH or MSPH concentration in epidemiology or biostatistics
• One year of work experience in epidemiologic activities

Additional Information

The Georgia Department of Public Health commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. 

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals.  A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

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

Relocation assistance is not provided.

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

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ADA Statement

The Georgia Department of Public Health is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities.  If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

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. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection 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