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HAI AR AS Epidemiologist I

Pay Grade: L

 
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 Healthcare Associated Infections Antimicrobial Resistance Antibiotic Stewardship (HAI AR AS) Epidemiologist I within the Division of Epidemiology at the Georgia Department of Public Healthyou 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.

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Requirements

The Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH) is seeking an EPIDEMIOLOGIST 1 to join the HAI/AR Analytics Team to assist with monitoring antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance (AUR) data using the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), the State Electronic Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (SendSS), and other data sources related to antimicrobial use. Additionally, this position assists with surveillance and outbreak response for antimicrobial resistant organisms as described below. The EPIDEMIOLOGIST 1 will work closely with Georgia healthcare providers and associations, the Georgia Public Health Laboratory, and epidemiologists in our 18 health districts. 

EPIDEMIOLOGIST 1 provides assistance and expertise for conducting surveillance, investigating antimicrobial use, assisting in select AR outbreak investigations, and analyzing and interpreting data. 

  • Monitors and uses data from a variety of sources, including NHSN, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and SendSS to summarize and inform team needs for interventions and effectiveness of response efforts. Reviews, processes, and manages surveillance data in State Electronic Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (SendSS). Monitor, collect and analyze National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) long-term care data, including creating reports of trends and response actions.  
  • Develop or maintain expertise in data analysis, data visualization, and applied and molecular epidemiology.  
  • Assists in the implementation of appropriate quality assurance processes to maintain valid and accurate epidemiological data and reviews data for errors and initiates corrective actions. 
  • Analyzes data and creates reports to distribute to internal team members and to the healthcare community. Analyzes data (using Excel, SAS, R, Tableau and/or ArcGIS) and assists in the creation of reports and summaries.
  • Participates in AUR surveillance, investigation, prevention and control activities; ensures that AUR information is accurate, complete and reported in a timely manner.
  • Analyzes data gathered during epidemiologic investigations using appropriate statistical methods and computer software. Use epidemiologic investigation tools including Excel, Epi-Info, SAS or R to create line lists, summarize point prevalence results, develop epidemiologic curves and manage outbreak response. 
  • Supports the Infection Prevention Team to provide consultation for district and local field epidemiologists, healthcare facility staff, and other organizational stakeholders for outbreak responses. 
  • Investigates suspected or confirmed disease outbreaks; coordinate with local health departments and response team to provide response letters/recommendation feedback to facilities and other stakeholders. 
  • Use data and informal input from networking opportunities, outbreak investigations, and published sources to identify the educational needs of stakeholders. 
  • Participates in HAI/AR education, including development of toolkits, webinars, and training materials for public health or healthcare personnel audiences.
  • Develop and analyze surveys designed to assess antimicrobial stewardship in healthcare settings
  • Provides guidance on methods for data analysis and type of study conducted  
  • Gathers, compiles, and helps epidemiologists analyze data from NHSN AUR module, CMS datasets, or other projects related to antibiotic use
  • Supports provider communication and implements plans to increase use of AR Laboratory testing of isolates for Expanded Antimicrobial Testing Program.
  • Prepare articles, abstracts and posters for lay publications and peer-reviewed journals and scientific meetings.
  • Assists with tracking, and reporting grant activities and performance measures. Specific grant activities may be assigned to the staff; these projects may be prevention-based or response-based.
  • Assist with other healthcare-associated infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship activities under the direction of the supervisor.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who in addition to meeting the entry qualifications possess 3 or more of the following:

  • Master of Public Health from an Accredited University with concentration in epidemiology 
  • Training in SAS, R or ArcGIS 
  • Experience analyzing HAI outbreak data and/or conducting HAI outbreak investigation
  • Experience with antimicrobial stewardship programs
  • Experience working or interning in state or local public health departments
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Broad knowledge of principles of public health practice, especially those applicable to the surveillance, prevention and control of infectious diseases
  • Broad knowledge of principles of public health surveillance, including electronic disease reporting and syndromic surveillance
  • Specific knowledge of principles, practices and investigative procedures of infectious disease epidemiology
  • Specific knowledge of and ability to conduct statistical procedures used in epidemiological analysis including SAS and geographic/spatial analysis
  • Ability to report on epidemiological studies relating to various communicable diseases
  • Ability to quickly learn and accurately interpret federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and policies relating to communicable diseases
  • Ability to provide technical assistance to medical practitioners, hospital staff, public health officials, agency staff, businesses and lay people
  • Ability to effectively communicate with health care professionals, state and local officials, public health officials, and laypeople, verbally and in writing and individually or in group settings
  • Ability to coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with various internal and external customers and stakeholders.

The Georgia Department of Public Health commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. 


The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals.  A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.


Employment Information


Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.


DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.


The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.


Relocation assistance is not provided.


As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.


DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer


ADA Statement

The Georgia Department of Public Health is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities.  If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.


Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.


This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified
Date Posted
06/06/2025
Job Reference
2025-10454
Organization
Epidemiology
Location
West Tower, 200 Piedmont Ave. SE Atlanta, GA
Category
Epidemiology
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