Job Location: This position will be located at 930 Wildwood, Jefferson City MO 65109. This is not a remote position and will be working in the Jefferson City office.
Why you’ll love this position: Would you like the opportunity to lead the Healthcare Associated Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) team and shape Missouri's presence in this evolving program? HAI/AR program responds to healthcare facilities outbreaks, promotes surveillance of HAI infections, contains emerging threats from AR organisms while working with healthcare facilities in prevention efforts. We are looking for a driven individual to move the HAI/AR program to the next level.
- Provide leadership and direction to the HAI/AR team members.
- Supervise HAI/AR program staff.
- Manage a large and complex portfolio of CDC funded grants.
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external partners to facilitate HAI/AR detection, prevention, and response goals.
- Maintain fluid communications with CDC's HAI/AR program.
- Attend in person and virtual meetings, trainings, and other HAI/AR opportunities that may arise.
Minimum Qualifications: - Master's degree in public health or similar health related field and 3 or more years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge of public health and epidemiology reasearch and analytical methods.
- Prior grant management experience.
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .