ADVANCED EPIDEMIOLOGY SPECIALIST - EthE SURVEILLANCE - Public Health

• Establish and maintain systems for collecting, investigating, managing, and reporting measurable, understandable and outcome-based assessment of the community's health specifically related to HIV/AIDS.
• Facilitate regular contact with all identified HIV/AIDS reporting sources.
• Oversee the investigation of suspect cases and monitor the HIV/AIDS surveillance system.
• Conduct enhanced perinatal exposure surveys, and pediatric follow-up. Investigate diseases of public health importance.
• Coordinate the collection of data and preparing reports.
• Participate in rapid response for disease intervention.

1. Develops and maintains liaison with health providers to ensure reporting and follow-up of all adult and pediatric cases 
2. Facilitates regular contact with all identified HIV/AIDS reporting sources: hospitals and hospital-based physicians, physicians in non-hospital-based practices, private and public clinics, medical examiner's office, laboratories, and related community based service organizations 
3. Advises all HIV testing sites, including major healthcare facilities, regarding regulatory compliance and importance of timely reporting per the DSHS guidelines 
4. Manages epidemiologic investigation of all new cases reported as no identified risk (NIR) 
5. Creates an efficient electronic tracking system (example-E-HARS, for maintaining and analyzing county HIV cases: develops processes to promote quality & efficiency in reporting) 
6. Develops and maintains an up-to-date tracking system of all non-electronic, case related information, e.g. telephone and standard mail transmissions 
7. Conducts quality assurance reviews of surveillance activities, hospitals, and physician offices 
8. Prepares periodic reports and responds to requests for HIV/AIDS data from STD/HIV service providers and other health care professionals and community partners 
9. Participates as directed in Department's Emergency Preparedness and Response efforts 
10. Participates with, and sometimes leads, task forces and ad hoc committees to carry out epidemiology and public health activities 
11. Oversees the investigation of suspected cases identified by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Alternate Record Review System via death records, medication registry, tuberculosis registry, etc., and all cases identified by DSHS utilizing chart reviews, contact with primary care physicians, and alternate record review sources 
12. Oversees submission of completed case reports and quarterly activity reports 
13. Prepares periodic reports and responds to requests for HIV/AIDS data 14. Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the Public Health Department as assigned or required

To apply, must have a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Public Health Nursing, Sociology, Humanities, Psychology, Science or a related field + 3 full-time years of work experience in a health-related field 
OR 
To apply, must have a Master’s degree + 1 full-time year of work experience in a health-related field. Master's degree in Public Health preferred. 

To apply, must possess a valid driver's license.

Previous experience in health related field with knowledge of disease investigation protocols, reporting procedures and data analysis desirable. Ability to gather information and conduct online information searches is required. Must be able to write and prepare reports of investigations.

Must have computer knowledge. Spanish language ability is highly preferred. Knowledge of M.S. Office and data management software required. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk