| Department: | Public Health Emergency Preparedness |
| Salary: | Dependent on Education and Experience |
| City/State: | Tyler, Texas |
| Education: | Masters of Public Health in Epidemiology |
| Type: | Full Time |
| Experience: | 2 years preferred |
| Work Schedule: | 8:00 - 5:00 M - F |
| Contact Name: | Taylor Bell |
| Contact Email: | [email protected] |
| Date Posted: | 00/00/0000 |
| Description: | |
| PURPOSE OF POSITION Under the direct supervision of the Disease Surveillance Coordinator with the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Department, conducts disease surveillance and epidemiological investigation activities of the Foodborne and Waterborne diseases for the district. Participates as a member of the public health emergency response team serving Anderson, Gregg, Henderson, Rains, Smith, Van Zandt, and Wood Counties following bioterrorism events, other infectious disease outbreaks, or other public health threats and emergencies. Participates in the planning, development, interpretation, and implementation of public health emergency response and Foodborne and Waterborne disease protocols. Performs professional, consultative, investigative, advisory, and educational activities. Duties are performed with minimal supervision and with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • 70% - Conducts disease surveillance, case investigation, and outbreak control activities. In conjunction with DSHS Public Health Region 4 and 5 North personnel, participates in epidemiological studies, surveillance projects, and case/contact investigations on Foodborne and Waterborne diseases. Develops effective relationships and networks of communication with potential disease reporting agencies and facilities to promote teamwork and collaboration in improving disease surveillance/reporting. Obtains patient consent and arranges specimen collection and submission when needed. May label laboratory samples and complete laboratory submission forms. Contacts private laboratories to ensure specimens are forwarded to appropriate laboratory as needed. Abstracts, reviews and interprets medical information. Routinely monitors the syndromic surveillance software for information regarding current disease trends. Ensures disease reports and investigations are effectively entered in the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS) for up channel reporting and analysis. Analyzes complex epidemiological data, and assures appropriate communication and dissemination of findings and recommendations. Participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary, rapid Public Health Emergency Response Team and may respond to bioterrorism events, infectious disease outbreaks, or other public health threats or emergencies within the seven county area. Participates in periodic exercises to evaluate public health emergency response plans. • 20% - Serves as the Epidemiologist for the district. In this capacity assists with enhancing, designing, and/or developing systems for rapid detection of unusual outbreaks of illness that may be the result of bioterrorism, other outbreaks of infectious disease, and other public health threats and emergencies. May also assists DSHS in establishing expanded epidemiologic capacity to investigate and mitigate such outbreaks of illness. • 05% - Provides Foodborne and Waterborne disease surveillance related consultation and education services in the community. Using a variety of computer software, assists in the preparation of curriculum and training in surveillance, case investigation, and bioterrorism/infectious disease outbreak preparedness and response for medical and public health professionals. Develops educational materials regarding disease control information for the general public. Networks with local agencies and provides technical assistance to governmental agencies, private institutions, schools, and hospitals. • 05% - Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: • Must hold a Masters of Public Health in Epidemiology with preferably two years’ experience. • Reliable transportation and a current, valid Texas driver’s license required. • Knowledge of computer applications and software. • Ability to work with a team and prioritize duties. • Ability to interpret policies and implement procedures. Northeast Texas Public Health District Human Resources www.mynethealth.org.org 815 N. Broadway • Tyler, Texas 75702 903-535-0024 Fax # 903-535-0052 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer | |
815 N. Broadway Ave
Tyler, Texas 75702
Phone:
903-535-0030
