Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Location
Pennsylvania | United States
Job description
THE POSITION
Are you passionate about protecting public health? The Department of Health (DOH), Bureau of Epidemiology, is in need of an epidemiologist to lead the Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevention and Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (HAIP), and to provide consultative, scientific, and technical expertise in the supervision of the analysis and interpretation of epidemiologic data to prevent and control healthcare-associated infections. Join the team today and make a difference in the lives of your fellow Pennsylvanians!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will supervise and manage a multidisciplinary team comprised of epidemiologist supervisors, epidemiologists, epidemiology research associates, infection preventionists, nursing consultants, data analysts, program and project managers, and ancillary staff working within the HAIP Division who carry out investigations related to healthcare-associated infections. Your job duties will include:
- Advising on complex, multi-state, or statewide investigations and studies, and coordinating with federal, state, and local health partners on appropriate follow-up activities related to healthcare-associated infections (HAI) to protect the public,
- Overseeing the epidemiologists who promote antimicrobial stewardship initiatives in a variety of healthcare settings,
- Developing HAI-related policy statements and procedural guidelines using subject matter expertise, state and federal regulations, and knowledge of public health networks that support the identification, reduction, and alleviation of HAI-related problems,
- Developing strategies to improve surveillance and response to HAIs, as well as strategies to improve reports, outreach, and education, and
- Directing and leading education and outreach programs for the public, professional groups, and others on health issues related to HAIs, including collaborative relationships with inter-Department and external partners such as the PA Patient Safety Authority, the Quality Innovation Network, the Hospital Improvement and Innovation Network, the Hospital and Health System Association of Pennsylvania, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to facilitate attainment of Department goals.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: - Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
- Telework: Under the current Administration, you may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year as an Epidemiologist Supervisor (Commonwealth of PA job title); or
- Possession of either a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in epidemiology, Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD), Osteopathy (DO), Dental Surgery/Medicine (DDS/DDM/DMD), or Veterinary Medicine (DVM); AND four years of professional experience investigating disease outbreaks, designing and conducting epidemiologic studies, or designing and maintaining a disease surveillance system; or
- Possession of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in a biological science such as biology, genetics, nursing or virology; AND either a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree or Master of Science (MS) degree in epidemiology; AND four years of professional experience investigating disease outbreaks, designing and conducting epidemiologic studies, or designing and maintaining a disease surveillance system.
Other Requirements: - PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply: - Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans: - Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): - 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
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