Oklahoma State Department of Health
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States
Apr 30, 2024
Full Time
Job Posting Title Hepatitis Field Surveillance Specialist Agency 340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Supervisory Organization 340 HIV/STD Service Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) May 13, 2024 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation The annual salary for this position is up to $53,847.00 based on education and experience. Job Description Location: Central Office: 123 Robert S Kerr; Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Salary: Up to $53,847.00 based on education and experience Full Time /Part Time: Full Time Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Primary Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Why you’ll love it here! RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!! What is Public Health? Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees. Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums. A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations. Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care. Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match. 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees. 11 paid holidays a year. Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement. Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders. Longevity Bonus for years of service Position Description: Hepatitis Field Surveillance Specialist are responsible for conducting active surveillance hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV). In addition, this position participates in the Outbreak Response Team, CDC's COPHI (Cases of Public Health Importance) investigations, and HIV surveillance. Duties: The primary responsibility of this position is to conduct active surveillance and follow-up for Hepatitis associated laboratory tests for possible new acute Hepatitis B and C cases. This position will also perform medical chart abstractions, identify and conduct follow-up on perinatal Hepatitis C cases, and conduct death certificate reviews for Hepatitis B and C cases. This position will be Primary contact for all HBV and HCV investigations. In addition, this position will assist with conducting active surveillance activities for other possible HIV/AIDS cases. In addition this position participates in the Outbreak Response Team and CDC's COPHI (Cases of Public Health Importance) investigations and will be back up for enhanced gonorrhea surveillance. Furthermore, this position will perform site visits as necessary to resolve untimely reporting and to ensure compliance with reporting rules and regulations of communicable diseases. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in public health, biology, psychology, sociology, or health science with at least one year experience of working with HIV/AIDS, STDs, HBV and HCV, or any infection control/disease investigation, or A high school diploma with a minimum of five years of working experience and at minimum one-year experience of working with HIV/AIDS, STDs, HBV and HCV, or any infection control/disease investigation. Application Requirements: If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application. All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Physical Demands and Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office setting with a climate controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long period of sitting and daily use of computer and phone. Some work related travel is required. Telework: This position is Eligible for Hybrid after training period and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor’s discretion. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .