surveillance investigator-epidemiology - Houston, TX

POSITION OVERVIEW · Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested · Posting Number: 38171 · Department: Houston Health Department · Division: Public Health Science & Surveillance (PHSS) · Section: Epidemiology · Reporting Location: 8000 N. Stadium Dr. , Houston, TX 77054 · W ...

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Posting Number: 38171

Department: Houston Health Department

Division: Public Health Science & Surveillance (PHSS)

Section: Epidemiology

Reporting Location: 8000 N. Stadium Dr. , Houston, TX 77054

Workdays & Hours:MONDAY – FRIDAY, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM*

• Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Performs surveillance related to disease outbreak and/or bio-terrorism activities within the Bureau of Epidemiology. Provides reports to Epidemiologist Manager or Epidemiologist Supervisor regarding progress of activities.

• Manage and maintain effective relationships with assigned healthcare providers and facilities to enhance recruitment of health survey participants.
• Recruit sampled individuals to participate in health surveys using multiple data sources, including search engines and public databases.
• Conduct telephone and in-person interviews with assigned sampled individuals during each data collection cycle.
• This role requires availability to work during evening hours and weekends to recruit survey participants and conduct interviews during the data collection phase of the project.
• Perform medical record abstractions for interviewed participants during each data collection cycle and enter data into web-based medical record and data management systems.
• Document and track all recruitment and linkage/re-engagement activities in an electronic tracking module or database.
• Conduct advanced and comprehensive lead searches to locate sampled individuals, including those designated as out of care, using multiple search engines and databases.
• Coordinate linkage to care and re-engagement services for participants who are out of HIV medical care or in need of support services, in collaboration with the Bureau of HIV/STD & Viral Hepatitis Prevention.
• Coordinate recruitment of sampled individuals in institutional settings, including immigration facilities, jails, and prison systems.
• Conduct field visits to sampled individuals recorded home addresses to verify residence status and confirm location validity.
• Prepare and submit weekly reports summarizing project activities and progress toward funding agency benchmarks and performance goals.
• Provide support for the development, review, and dissemination of local and national interview instruments and data products, including surveillance reports, technical briefs, factsheets, abstracts, presentations and manuscripts for publication.
• Conduct outreach activities and participate in community health fairs and events to promote awareness and participation in health surveys and project initiatives.
• Facilitate and participate in community and provider advisory board meetings and workshops for behavioral and clinical surveillance projects.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences or a related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

One year of professional experience in public health or health care is required. Internships, practicums, and similar programs may be evaluated and substituted for professional experience.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None.

PREFERENCES

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

(Bilingual Preferred)

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

None, However, the Department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test

SALARY INFORMATION:

GRANT FUNDED POSITION

Grants & Special funded positions are dependent upon continued available funds. If funding is no longer available, employee may be laid off or transferred.

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 17

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period.

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All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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City of Houston

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901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

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