Infectious Disease Control Consultant - 20013578

Infectious Disease Control Consultant

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans.  Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The goal of the Bureau of Infectious Diseases (BID) is to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases (e.g., foodborne outbreaks, general infectious diseases, healthcare-associated infections, influenza, meningitis, tuberculosis, vaccine-preventable diseases, waterborne outbreaks, zoonotic diseases and vector-borne diseases).

The bureau works closely with local health departments (LHDs), healthcare providers and laboratories to ensure that infectious disease reports are reviewed and investigated timely; the program provides technical expertise and coordination to LHDs, healthcare providers, laboratories and where appropriate, the general public.

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What You'll Do:

Acts as statewide expert on tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control field activities (e.g., community outreach, targeted testing, contact investigation, outbreak response, and cultural competence).

• Consults with local tuberculosis programs, local health departments, health care providers (e.g., physicians), health care facilities (e.g., hospitals, clinics, nursing homes), community agencies (e.g. schools, day care facilities, immigrant and refugee organizations) and the general public on the prevention and control of tuberculosis.
• Provides specialized technical assistance, consultation, and education on matters related to tuberculosis prevention and control (e.g., diagnosis, treatment, contact investigation, targeted testing, outbreak response, cultural competence).
• Participates in epidemiologic investigation of tuberculosis outbreaks. Conducts site visits to local tuberculosis programs as assigned.
• Evaluates statewide tuberculosis prevention and control efforts and activities through case review, oversight of case management, cohort review and analysis of surveillance and epidemiologic data.
• Writes assigned portions of grant applications and progress reports for tuberculosis prevention and control.
   

Unusual Working Conditions: Exposed to unpredictable patient behavior, illness, infectious and/or communicable diseases.

Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment: Biennial renewal of license to practice as Registered Nurse.

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This is an hourly position, with a pay range of 13 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule.

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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Position Qualifications

Current & valid license to practice professional nursing as Registered Nurse (i.e., R.N.) in Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code 

AND 

24 mos. exp. as Registered Nurse practicing in infection control in a population/community based setting to include both: analysis & interpretation of collected infection control data & investigation & surveillance of suspected outbreaks of infection; & at least 3 of the following: (i.e., planning, implementation & evaluation of infection prevention & control measures; education of individuals about infection risk, prevention & control; development & revision of infection control policies & procedures; management of infection prevention & control activities; providing consultation on infection risk assessment, prevention & control strategies); 4 mos. trg. or 4 mos. exp. in public speaking/teaching techniques; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in computer operation. 

OR 

Equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure. 

*Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Nursing

• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) 

• Experience in Tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control 

• Experience with TB case management 

• Experience presenting training or education programs 

• Experience developing training or education programs  

• Experience working with local health departments or other community agencies

• Experience participating in infectious disease case and outbreak investigations

• Experience participating in grant writing 

• Experience working in refugee or immigration health

Job Skills: Nursing

Technical Skills: Risk Assessment, Public Health, Education

Professional Skills: Consultation, Observation, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Educational Transcript Requirements 
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. 
Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Supplemental Information

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. 

Application Procedures:
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System.  Paper applications will not be considered.  Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications.  Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above.  An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

Status of Posted Position:
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Background Check Information:

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.