Respiratory Disease Surveillance Coordinator - 61107721

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Responsible for novel, seasonal, and pandemic influenza surveillance.

Collects and analyzes influenza data from multiple sources including sentinel ILI sites, syndromic surveillance, electronic surveillance system, and reporting institutions such as hospitals or long-term care facilities.

Interprets the weekly flu status and submits reports to CDC. Leads and/or participates in outbreak investigations. Manages influenza-like illness (ILI) provider enrollment.

Reviews and approves disease notifications in electronic disease surveillance system. Publishes FluWatch weekly during flu season.

Participates in expanding and enhancing the capacity for the surveillance of non-influenza respiratory viruses. Supervises the respiratory disease epidemiologist.Utilizing statistical software (e.g.

SAS, SPSS, EpiInfo, Access, Excel), develops and assesses quality assurance standards, analysis tools, and reports for the robustness (timeliness, completeness, and effectiveness) of the surveillance system for influenza and other reportable diseases.

Participates in validation of electronic data transmissions from hospitals, reference labs, and other providers. Provides education and training to DPH staff as needed.

Writes grant proposals and reports related to influenza and other respiratory diseases. Writes and updates policies and guidance documents. Writes articles for the EpiNotes and other publications.

Participates in CDES on-call activities by serving as the on-call consultant and responding to calls from the public, healthcare providers, Regional Epidemiology staff and others as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in Public Health in epidemiology, biostatistics or a closely related field and relevant working experience.

A Doctoral degree in epidemiology, or advanced training in applied epidemiology, such as the Public Health Prevention Specialist Program at CDC may substitute for experience.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency Additional Requirements:

**Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.**

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Additional Information

EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Temporary Grant positions that includes:

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.