Ohio Department of Health
Disease Intervention Consultant (PN 20013596)
Ohio Department of Health, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Overview
Disease Intervention Consultant (PN 20013596) – Ohio Department of Health. Supports health and human service professionals across Ohio to stop the spread of HIV and syphilis, strengthen local prevention efforts, and protect the health of Ohioans. Serves as a critical resource to local health departments, healthcare providers, and Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) with high-impact technical assistance and prevention strategy development. What you’ll do includes conducting site visits, reviewing case data, coaching local teams, and responding to outbreaks to help change lives daily. Responsibilities
Train local agency staff on partner services, Ohio Disease Reporting System software, active surveillance, case management, and CDC standards. Provide ongoing technical assistance to public/private health partners and DIS supervisors. Assist in development, implementation, and evaluation of HIV/STI prevention strategies and program standards. Conduct regular site visits and monitor compliance with grant objectives, data quality, and reporting requirements. Evaluate community health indicators, review HIV/syphilis case reports, and report outcomes to program leadership. Assist in creating and reviewing local/state grant proposals, program objectives, and evaluation tools. Serve on the Statewide Syphilis Outbreak Response Team—supporting case investigation, partner services, and rapid response. Required and Preferred Qualifications
Working Conditions : Requires travel. Education and Experience : Completion of graduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field;
AND
6 mos. experience in providing direct service and/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital and/or clinic setting (e.g., program evaluations, grants, training programs, coalition work);
AND
must provide own transportation. OR Completion of undergraduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field;
AND
18 mos. experience in providing direct service and/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital and/or clinic setting (e.g., program evaluations, grants, training programs, coalition work);
AND
must provide own transportation. Preferred Qualifications : Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Experience as a Disease Intervention Specialist Familiarity with grant program management and federal/state funding processes Background in outbreak response Additional Qualifications : Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against: Graduate or advanced degree in public health, health care or health administration Experience with local health departments or subgrantees Experience with Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) prevention work Experience working as a DIS (Disease Intervention Specialist) Experience with advanced database software (e.g., Access, Excel, ODRS) Experience developing/presenting training and/or workshops Experience creating educational materials Experience monitoring grant activities and program outcomes Education/Transcript Requirements
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school accomplishments. You may be asked to submit an official transcript prior to a formal offer. Official transcripts must include an institutional watermark, stamp or embossed seal. Transcripts from the institution’s website will not be accepted. Job Details
Job Skills:
Public Health Technical Skills:
Computer Literacy Professional Skills:
Consultation, Presenting, Verbal and Written Communication, Organizing and Planning Location:
Health Department Building, United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation:
$31.74/hour Schedule:
Full-time Work Hours:
8AM - 5PM Union:
1199 Agency Overview:
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health 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.
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Disease Intervention Consultant (PN 20013596) – Ohio Department of Health. Supports health and human service professionals across Ohio to stop the spread of HIV and syphilis, strengthen local prevention efforts, and protect the health of Ohioans. Serves as a critical resource to local health departments, healthcare providers, and Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) with high-impact technical assistance and prevention strategy development. What you’ll do includes conducting site visits, reviewing case data, coaching local teams, and responding to outbreaks to help change lives daily. Responsibilities
Train local agency staff on partner services, Ohio Disease Reporting System software, active surveillance, case management, and CDC standards. Provide ongoing technical assistance to public/private health partners and DIS supervisors. Assist in development, implementation, and evaluation of HIV/STI prevention strategies and program standards. Conduct regular site visits and monitor compliance with grant objectives, data quality, and reporting requirements. Evaluate community health indicators, review HIV/syphilis case reports, and report outcomes to program leadership. Assist in creating and reviewing local/state grant proposals, program objectives, and evaluation tools. Serve on the Statewide Syphilis Outbreak Response Team—supporting case investigation, partner services, and rapid response. Required and Preferred Qualifications
Working Conditions : Requires travel. Education and Experience : Completion of graduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field;
AND
6 mos. experience in providing direct service and/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital and/or clinic setting (e.g., program evaluations, grants, training programs, coalition work);
AND
must provide own transportation. OR Completion of undergraduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field;
AND
18 mos. experience in providing direct service and/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital and/or clinic setting (e.g., program evaluations, grants, training programs, coalition work);
AND
must provide own transportation. Preferred Qualifications : Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Experience as a Disease Intervention Specialist Familiarity with grant program management and federal/state funding processes Background in outbreak response Additional Qualifications : Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against: Graduate or advanced degree in public health, health care or health administration Experience with local health departments or subgrantees Experience with Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) prevention work Experience working as a DIS (Disease Intervention Specialist) Experience with advanced database software (e.g., Access, Excel, ODRS) Experience developing/presenting training and/or workshops Experience creating educational materials Experience monitoring grant activities and program outcomes Education/Transcript Requirements
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school accomplishments. You may be asked to submit an official transcript prior to a formal offer. Official transcripts must include an institutional watermark, stamp or embossed seal. Transcripts from the institution’s website will not be accepted. Job Details
Job Skills:
Public Health Technical Skills:
Computer Literacy Professional Skills:
Consultation, Presenting, Verbal and Written Communication, Organizing and Planning Location:
Health Department Building, United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation:
$31.74/hour Schedule:
Full-time Work Hours:
8AM - 5PM Union:
1199 Agency Overview:
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr