City of Springfield
Contract Coordinator of Epidemiological Services
City of Springfield, Springfield, Missouri, us, 65897
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is seeking candidates for the position of
Contract
Coordinator of Epidemiological Services. Position will coordinate and conduct training/educational sessions, surveillance, investigations and analysis for Disease Control or Bioterrorism program areas; including communicable, chronic, or environmentally induced diseases and injuries; and evaluate information in order to make recommendations for proper local and/or regional prevention, response and control methods. Assists in policy development regarding epidemiological services. Functions as liaison with appropriate regional partners as assigned. For more information about the Springfield-Greene County Health Department, click
here
.
Experience, Education, and Training
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Biology, Chemical Sciences, Medical Technology or a related science area; AND
Three years of applicable experience that includes regular involvement in epidemiology related matters; A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Epidemiological Sciences, or a related area may be substituted for up to one year of the experience requirement; PREFERRED
Recent epidemiology/communicable disease control experience.
Licensing/Certification
Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain, at the earliest opportunity available, certification in “Principles of Epidemiology” and “Applied Epidemiology” or equivalent specialized training as determined by the Health Department; Training on the Missouri Health Surveillance Information System (MOHSIS) and Emergency Response Data Collection System (ERDCS) or other current systems.
For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the
job description
. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment.
Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required. All interested candidates
MUST
complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission.
Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
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Contract
Coordinator of Epidemiological Services. Position will coordinate and conduct training/educational sessions, surveillance, investigations and analysis for Disease Control or Bioterrorism program areas; including communicable, chronic, or environmentally induced diseases and injuries; and evaluate information in order to make recommendations for proper local and/or regional prevention, response and control methods. Assists in policy development regarding epidemiological services. Functions as liaison with appropriate regional partners as assigned. For more information about the Springfield-Greene County Health Department, click
here
.
Experience, Education, and Training
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Biology, Chemical Sciences, Medical Technology or a related science area; AND
Three years of applicable experience that includes regular involvement in epidemiology related matters; A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Epidemiological Sciences, or a related area may be substituted for up to one year of the experience requirement; PREFERRED
Recent epidemiology/communicable disease control experience.
Licensing/Certification
Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain, at the earliest opportunity available, certification in “Principles of Epidemiology” and “Applied Epidemiology” or equivalent specialized training as determined by the Health Department; Training on the Missouri Health Surveillance Information System (MOHSIS) and Emergency Response Data Collection System (ERDCS) or other current systems.
For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the
job description
. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment.
Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required. All interested candidates
MUST
complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission.
Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
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