PHCW-ELC Foodborne Diseases(1/2)

The Georgia Department of Public Health is looking for applicants to assist in case-patient interviewing, data entry, data collection, data management, medical chart reviews, and other clerical work to support notifiable disease surveillance activities. The position includes calling case-patients to conduct interviews related to communicable disease surveillance, special studies, and outbreak investigations. Data entry and management responsibilities will include using various databases, such as Excel and the Georgia electronic notifiable disease surveillance 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 case-patients and invasive bacterial disease surveillance conducted by the Emerging Infections Program. 

The position is intended for applicants enrolled in an accredited public health degree program as the intention of the job duties is to provide applied public health knowledge, skills, and experience. Employees in this position are temporary.  

The incumbent will be employed for approximately 15-20 hours per week.  The pay will be $15 an hour.  Currently, this position will work in a hybrid environment. 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.   Additional interviews and duties can be conducted during weeknight and weekend hours.  As part of a practicum experience, the student will:

1. Gain an understanding of how notifiable disease surveillance functions.

2. Understand how outbreak investigations are conducted.

3. May have an opportunity to analyze notifiable disease surveillance, study, and/or outbreak data.  

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND currently enrolled in a graduate program relevant to the area of assignment and one year of work-related experience 

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of related experience.
• Applicants seeking master's in public health or related degree from an accredited degree program.
• Experience working with databases.
• Experience conducting interviews.
• Spanish-speaking.

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. 

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

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

Relocation assistance is not provided.

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

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov. 

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.  DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application 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.

BENEFITS

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees
 In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.

 Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.