Boston Public Health Commission
Director of Communicable Disease Control Division, Infectious Disease Bureau
Boston Public Health Commission, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Director of Communicable Disease Control Division, Infectious Disease Bureau
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Base pay range
$110,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr
City of Boston Residency Required
Mission and Role The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit to establishing a culture of anti-racism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices.
Job Description Administration
Work to help BPHC advance as an antiracist organization by meeting or exceeding the standards set by the BPHC Anti-Racism Policy.
Model and implement the BPHC Core Values in daily work and interactions with colleagues, clients, and community partners, including promoting a collaborative workplace culture.
Provide administrative support to the Division, including overseeing the Communicable Disease Control Division's budget of ~3 million dollars.
Develop and implement workforce retention and succession plans to ensure continuity of operations.
Lead the recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of all staff in the Communicable Disease Control Division.
Serve as a member of the Infectious Disease Bureau leadership team and participate in regular IDB leadership meetings and staff meetings.
Represent the Communicable Disease Control Division in BPHC meetings as requested.
Provide direct supervision to the Head Nurse and all administrative staff.
Meet with the Medical Director, Head Nurse, and Nurse Managers to review priority topics including staffing and administration, clinical operations, meeting agendas, training needs, priority case investigations, and review of infectious disease data.
Assist with scheduling and facilitation of clinical and Division meetings.
Participate in collective bargaining negotiations and related discussions.
Perform other duties as requested.
Communicable Disease Control Operations
Responsible for prevention and control of cases, case investigations, and cluster/outbreak response activities within Boston.
Ensure application of CDC procedures and protocols and develop new protocols and policies in collaboration with the Medical Director; assist CDC nurses in enforcing rules and regulations pertaining to communicable disease control.
Direct investigations and follow-up activities involving outbreaks, including public communications efforts, coordinating testing, and collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH).
Monitor case investigation and follow-up for communicable diseases to ensure adherence to MDPH standards and procedures.
Coordinate data collection, reporting, analysis, and dashboards with relevant teams; recommend prevention strategies based on data trends.
Prepare periodic surveillance reports and disease-specific reports for the Medical Director and Executive Office as requested.
Ensure BPHC compliance with all MDPH reporting requirements related to infectious diseases.
Oversee equitable distribution of incentives and other client supports where applicable.
Oversee animal bite reporting and follow-up for the City of Boston.
Staff TB clinic in partnership with Boston Medical Center, including supervision and regulatory compliance.
Participate in regular TB case management meetings and support case managers and clients.
Support planning and implementation of vaccination clinics as necessary.
Serve as a technical consultant for infection prevention, and outbreak prevention and mitigation.
Be available for on-call duties for communicable disease emergencies evenings and weekends as needed.
Provide information to healthcare professionals and partners on reporting requirements and control measures for communicable diseases.
Make recommendations on infection control and prevention strategies and testing/treatment considerations.
Collaborate with the IDB Education and Community Engagement division to develop education and training for priority groups and Boston residents.
Conduct presentations on communicable diseases for health professionals and community partners as needed.
Collaborate with MDPH and other agencies on local disease clusters or outbreaks research.
Coordinate disease control activities with other BPHC bureaus and develop infection prevention protocols.
Work with the Grants Development Office to identify and respond to new funding opportunities and manage grants.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Nursing, or related field.
Expert knowledge of communicable disease control and treatment.
Ten (10) years of experience in at least one of: Infection Prevention and Control, General Communicable Disease Control, Vaccine Preventable Diseases, Covid-19/respiratory viruses, Tuberculosis, Sexually Transmitted Infections, and/or HIV.
No less than five (5) years of supervisory and/or managerial experience.
Prior administrative experience in a healthcare or public health department setting.
Ability to manage program budgets.
Preferred Qualifications
Clinical Degree.
Experience in a state or local health department.
Knowledge of epidemiology and biostatistics in public health.
Familiarity with REDCap, MAVEN, and Epic; proficiency in Excel, STATA, SAS, and R.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse communities.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Additional Information
City residency may be required for certain positions; various Boston neighborhoods listed.
Criminal Offenders Records Information check may be required; a record is not an automatic bar to employment.
Some positions may require immunizations or education verification.
Some positions may be grant funded.
The Boston Public Health Commission is an EEO Employer; all applicants meeting minimum requirements are eligible to apply.
Child Protective Service Background verification may be required for certain positions.
Advertised shift and schedule are subject to change at the department's discretion.
Shift
35 hours/week, Monday – Friday, evenings and weekends as needed; on-call rotation; 9AM-5PM.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance, Management, and Strategy/Planning
Industries
Public Health
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Base pay range
$110,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr
City of Boston Residency Required
Mission and Role The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit to establishing a culture of anti-racism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices.
Job Description Administration
Work to help BPHC advance as an antiracist organization by meeting or exceeding the standards set by the BPHC Anti-Racism Policy.
Model and implement the BPHC Core Values in daily work and interactions with colleagues, clients, and community partners, including promoting a collaborative workplace culture.
Provide administrative support to the Division, including overseeing the Communicable Disease Control Division's budget of ~3 million dollars.
Develop and implement workforce retention and succession plans to ensure continuity of operations.
Lead the recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of all staff in the Communicable Disease Control Division.
Serve as a member of the Infectious Disease Bureau leadership team and participate in regular IDB leadership meetings and staff meetings.
Represent the Communicable Disease Control Division in BPHC meetings as requested.
Provide direct supervision to the Head Nurse and all administrative staff.
Meet with the Medical Director, Head Nurse, and Nurse Managers to review priority topics including staffing and administration, clinical operations, meeting agendas, training needs, priority case investigations, and review of infectious disease data.
Assist with scheduling and facilitation of clinical and Division meetings.
Participate in collective bargaining negotiations and related discussions.
Perform other duties as requested.
Communicable Disease Control Operations
Responsible for prevention and control of cases, case investigations, and cluster/outbreak response activities within Boston.
Ensure application of CDC procedures and protocols and develop new protocols and policies in collaboration with the Medical Director; assist CDC nurses in enforcing rules and regulations pertaining to communicable disease control.
Direct investigations and follow-up activities involving outbreaks, including public communications efforts, coordinating testing, and collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH).
Monitor case investigation and follow-up for communicable diseases to ensure adherence to MDPH standards and procedures.
Coordinate data collection, reporting, analysis, and dashboards with relevant teams; recommend prevention strategies based on data trends.
Prepare periodic surveillance reports and disease-specific reports for the Medical Director and Executive Office as requested.
Ensure BPHC compliance with all MDPH reporting requirements related to infectious diseases.
Oversee equitable distribution of incentives and other client supports where applicable.
Oversee animal bite reporting and follow-up for the City of Boston.
Staff TB clinic in partnership with Boston Medical Center, including supervision and regulatory compliance.
Participate in regular TB case management meetings and support case managers and clients.
Support planning and implementation of vaccination clinics as necessary.
Serve as a technical consultant for infection prevention, and outbreak prevention and mitigation.
Be available for on-call duties for communicable disease emergencies evenings and weekends as needed.
Provide information to healthcare professionals and partners on reporting requirements and control measures for communicable diseases.
Make recommendations on infection control and prevention strategies and testing/treatment considerations.
Collaborate with the IDB Education and Community Engagement division to develop education and training for priority groups and Boston residents.
Conduct presentations on communicable diseases for health professionals and community partners as needed.
Collaborate with MDPH and other agencies on local disease clusters or outbreaks research.
Coordinate disease control activities with other BPHC bureaus and develop infection prevention protocols.
Work with the Grants Development Office to identify and respond to new funding opportunities and manage grants.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Nursing, or related field.
Expert knowledge of communicable disease control and treatment.
Ten (10) years of experience in at least one of: Infection Prevention and Control, General Communicable Disease Control, Vaccine Preventable Diseases, Covid-19/respiratory viruses, Tuberculosis, Sexually Transmitted Infections, and/or HIV.
No less than five (5) years of supervisory and/or managerial experience.
Prior administrative experience in a healthcare or public health department setting.
Ability to manage program budgets.
Preferred Qualifications
Clinical Degree.
Experience in a state or local health department.
Knowledge of epidemiology and biostatistics in public health.
Familiarity with REDCap, MAVEN, and Epic; proficiency in Excel, STATA, SAS, and R.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse communities.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Additional Information
City residency may be required for certain positions; various Boston neighborhoods listed.
Criminal Offenders Records Information check may be required; a record is not an automatic bar to employment.
Some positions may require immunizations or education verification.
Some positions may be grant funded.
The Boston Public Health Commission is an EEO Employer; all applicants meeting minimum requirements are eligible to apply.
Child Protective Service Background verification may be required for certain positions.
Advertised shift and schedule are subject to change at the department's discretion.
Shift
35 hours/week, Monday – Friday, evenings and weekends as needed; on-call rotation; 9AM-5PM.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance, Management, and Strategy/Planning
Industries
Public Health
Note: This refined description preserves the core responsibilities, qualifications, and context while removing extraneous boilerplate and ensuring valid HTML structure with allowed tags.
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