professional health care workr - Atlanta, GA , USA, United States - State of Georgia

Description

Job Title:
PHCW-Outbreak Net


Closing Date/Time:
Sun. 05/12/24 11:59 PM Eastern Time


Salary:
$15.00 Hourly


Job Type:
Part Time Hourly


Location:
West Tower, 200 Piedmont Ave. SE Atlanta, Georgia


Division/Section:
Epidemiology


Paygrade:

TPW
This is a temporary, part time, hourly position

Who we are. We protect lives.

The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide.

We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer.

As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact.

No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

Make a Professional Impact - Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.

Enjoy Workplace Flexibility - Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents.

Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team- Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths.

Achieve Career Longevity - Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career.

Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture - Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.

Feel Pride in Where you Work - Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you.

As a Professional Healthcare Worker within the Division of Epidemiology at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Job Responsibilities:

The Georgia Department of Public Health is looking for a current MPH student or an incoming MPH-seeking student to assist in patient interviewing, data entry, data collection, data management, medical chart reviews, and other clerical work.

The position includes calling cases and controls to conduct interviews related to communicable disease surveillance, special studies, and outbreaks.

Data entry and management responsibilities will include using various databases, such as Excel, Access, and the Georgia electronic notifiable disease system.

Although the person filling this position will have the opportunity to learn about notifiable disease surveillance in general, the focus will be following up on reportable enteric disease cases and invasive bacterial disease surveillance conducted by the Emerging Infections Program.

The position is temporary and intended for a student enrolled in an accredited public health degree program as the intention of the job duties is to provide applied public health knowledge and skills.

The incumbent will be employed for approximately 15-20 hours per week. The pay will be $15 an hour. Currently, this position will work remotely.

The schedule is flexible, but the employee must conduct interviews, enter data, and perform other activities at the Department of Public Health offices in downtown Atlanta during normal business hours for more than half of the total weekly work time when in-person work resumes.

Additional interviews and duties can be conducted during weeknight and weekend hours. This job can potentially include more hours during the summer and holiday breaks. The position could fulfill MPH practicum requirements.

As part of a practicum experience, the student will:

• Gain an understanding of how notifiable disease surveillance functions.
• Understand how outbreak investigations are conducted.
• Have an opportunity to analyze notifiable disease surveillance, study, and/or outbreak data.

Additional Information

• Agency Logo: Requisition ID: HEA09A0
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: 15.00
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: May 12, 2024