State of Florida · 1 week ago
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64086088
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expThe Florida Department of Health is seeking a Government Operations Consultant I to support the Epidemiology Program in Orange County. The role involves conducting epidemiological investigations, managing data related to communicable diseases, and collaborating with public health partners to ensure effective disease control measures are implemented.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Completes epidemiological investigations for required reportable communicable diseases and conditions and emerging infections in Orange County
Works with Epidemiology Program Manager to run reports for quality assurance activities
Assist with data management of communicable disease cases, including data entry into Merlin database, patient education and interview, and follow up with medical providers for cases of reportable diseases and conditions as identified in Florida Statutes 381.003, Rule 64D-3
Collaborates with partners for infectious disease responses
Conducts general epidemiological interviews, investigations, and follow-up activities on cases as per Chapter 381 FS, including identification of sporadic cases and outbreaks and implementation of control measures
Follow up and investigates suspect and confirmed Reportable Diseases and Conditions per Chapter 381.0031 (1,2) FS
Position makes hospital and health care facility visits, and potentially home visits, to complete epidemiological reports, observe conditions, educate, counsel, and recommend course of action on mode of disease transmission and prevention measures as necessary
Ensures clients receive emergency prophylactic treatment or immunizations as needed
Prepares records and reports as indicated including programmatic reports, monthly reports, and performance reports
Works with the Epidemiology Program manager and team in the development and tracking of rabies clients and oversees MOA with Orange County Animal Control
Duties include maintaining files and tracking systems to ensure the completion of assignments, interviewing cases and case management as it relates to reportable diseases and conditions
Assists with program protocol development and implementation
Creates reports using internal, external, state, and private data
Creates or updates appropriate operational plans and protocols for responding to emerging infectious diseases or conditions
Coordinates the preparation of grant proposals and other documentation required for securing funds for program needs
Participates in the writing and development of public health reports or articles for peer review or professional refereed journals
Attends and/or facilitates meetings and attends conferences representing the department
Appears at public meetings, lectures to groups as requested
Participates in local, regional or statewide training and exercises directed to county health department staff and public health partners
Participates in quality improvement trainings and exercises as it relates to the county health department including clinical sites
Develops reports and performs other duties as necessary
Participates in rotational on-call activities including utilization of radio/telephone contacting systems with the CHD and medical community and must respond within 15 minutes of initiation of call
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Current Florida Department of Health (DOH) employee
At least 1 year of professional work experience conducting infectious disease case and field investigations, and outbreak investigations, in a public health department
Emergency Duty
Knowledge of basic epidemiological principles and practices
Skill to conduct epidemiological investigative case follow up
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff and the community
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
Ability to work independently
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to document work products
Basic computer skills, and skill to use office equipment and epidemiology programs, including Windows, Outlook, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, EpiInfo
Skill to complete assessments as part of the epidemiological investigation
Ability to prepare and complete reports
Skill to write in a technical format for journal and peer referred journals
Ability to formulate policies and Procedures
Knowledge of public health emergency response needs and capabilities
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to staff and the community
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
Preferred
Graduate of an accredited college or university Bachelor's degree program in Epidemiology, Public Health, or natural or physical science. (4 years of experience in infectious disease investigation in a public sector health department may be substituted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.)
Greater than 3 years of professional experience conducting acute infectious disease investigations, specifically 'suspect immediately' and 'immediately' reportable diseases per FAC 64D-3.029, in a public health department
Benefits
Annual and Sick Leave benefits
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition waivers
And more!
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