Connect passion with purpose. 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 the health of the population of Georgia as our work impacts past, present and future generations.
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, lactation rooms, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending on the position.
Make your mark in public service. As an accredited public health department, we're seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Active Surveillance Data Collection Officer - EIPwithin the Acute Disease Epidemiology Epidemiology Section/Office inAtlanta, Georgia.
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Job Responsibilities:
The Active Surveillance Data Collection Officer position supports the surveillance activities of the Georgia Emerging Infections Program (GA-EIP). The GA-EIP is a collaborative project with the Georgia Department of Health (DPH), Emory, and, CDC that conducts active surveillance and initiates research studies related to foodborne and invasive bacterial pathogens and other emerging infectious diseases. The duties performed by this position are critical in improving the completeness and data quality of Georgia's notifiable disease surveillance and also aid in the detection, investigation, and control of food- and waterborne disease outbreaks in Georgia.
Contacting clinical laboratories to assure complete accurate reporting of conditions under GA-EIP surveillance, including FoodNet and Active Bacterial Core (ABC) organisms.
Gathering and verifying demographic, laboratory, clinical, and exposure information on all cases of infection involving organisms under active surveillance.
Ensuring that active surveillance data are immediately and accurately entered into the State Electronic Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (SENDSS).
Ensuring appropriate epidemiologists are notified of immediately reportable conditions, outbreaks, and potential public health emergencies.
Conducting semiannual audits of cases reported by clinical laboratories.
Visiting clinical laboratories and hospitals to improve and maintain reporting and isolate submission.
Serving as liaison with laboratory staff and infection control practitioners.
Assisting in physician and laboratory surveys, special studies, and outbreak investigations.
Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience performing work related to area of assignment OR Six years of experience performing work related to area of assignment.
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.
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.
If you require ac...commodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
