Communicable Disease Control ManagerPosting Begin Date: 2024/08/13Posting End Date: 2024/08/25Category: Public HealthSub Category: Health SciencesWork Type: Full TimeLocation: Boise, ID, United StatesMinimum Salary: 33.96Maximum Salary: 42.45Pay Rate Type: HourlyDescriptionVision: Healthy People in Healthy Communities Mission: Partnering to promote and protect health in our communities Values: Excellence / Positive Impact / Partnership / Innovation / Credibility / Humanity Are you looking for an opportunity to serve the communities of Ada, Elmore, Valley and Boise counties? Do you crave a job where you can make a difference and serve the public? Central District Health (CDH) (https://cdh.idaho.gov/) is currently recruiting for a dedicated leader with strategic vision to head our epidemiology team as our Communicable Disease Control Manager. The selected candidate will collaborate with our professional epidemiologists, disease investigators and support staff responsible for investigating cases of reportable illnesses and managing disease outbreaks within our district. The successful candidate will embrace our agency values, have excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, a positive attitude, and will be organized and driven to provide exceptional service. If you have a passion for helping others and making a positive impact in your community, perhaps it’s time you considered a rewarding career with CDH. CDH is dedicated to living our values, is focused on a healthy work/life balance, has a culture that is centered on teamwork and empowerment, and provides an amazing benefit package including: PERSI Retirement Benefits (https://persi.idaho.gov/) (consistently ranked as one of the nation's best lifetime defined benefit retirement plans), Medical/Dental Benefits (https://ogi.idaho.gov/benefits-plans/) (employee plans are available at no cost) and Life Insurance (https://ogi.idaho.gov/life-disability/) for both the employee and eligible dependents. Paid time-off includes vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately upon hire, 11 paid holidays per year, and paid parental leave. Educational benefits include up to $2500 per year tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) . Typical Duties: Management & Leadership:
Integrate science with public perception to effectively control communicable diseases;
Evaluate program quality and effectiveness;
Promote agency values;
Develop and implement program vision and policies;
Interpret and apply federal, state, and local public health laws;
Provide epidemiological and immunization expertise and support local stakeholders;
Ensure compliance with contracts, grants, professional standards of program delivery, and insurance and financial policies and requirements;
Lead a professional workforce with the ability to rapidly surge during outbreaks and emergencies;
Make hiring and disciplinary action decisions;
Provide input on the agency on call manual and emergency operations plan;
Perform in key leadership roles to support the agency’s emergency response plan.
Participate in the 24/7 on call rotation, as needed;
Develop and monitor a program budget;
Research, prepare, and submit funding proposals;
Participate in subgrant and contract negotiations and provide general management of subgrants and contracts;
Oversee the preparation of reports for grantors, State agencies, Boards of Health, elected officials, and community partners;
Participate in agency strategic planning as part of the Leadership Team;
Participate as a member of statewide or regional groups related to program specialties as needed.
Analysis and Reporting:
Collect and organize public health data and develop technical reports;
Oversee completion of outbreak reports;
Share lessons learned and best practices with colleagues.
Education/Outreach:
Conduct media interviews and other verbal and written communication to the community and other stakeholders;
Provide expertise and resources to other organizations, such as schools, correctional institutions, businesses, and local communities;
Assist in the development of written or verbal communication to the medical community;
Present disease trend and/or prevention information to local healthcare workers, community organizations, and policy-makers;
Maintain relationships with the broader health community;
Mentor student interns;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Disease Investigation:
Oversee professional staff investigating reportable diseases and outbreaks;
Oversee professional staff conducting TB case management duties including directly observed therapy, contact tracing, TB testing, and monitoring of voluntary or involuntary isolation;
Address ethical issues in community disease investigation.
Minimum Qualifications:
Good knowledge of:
Management practices;
Public health principles and practices.
Experience:
Developing and monitoring a budget;
Developing and implementing public health operating policies and procedures;
Interpreting and applying federal and state public health laws;
Collecting and organizing public health data and developing technical reports;
Analyzing public health program issues and making recommendations;
Medical billing and coding experience.
Supplemental Information:
Please note: The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check.
Thank you for your interest in joining Central District Health’s team!
If you have questions about this position please contact us at:
Email:[emailprotected]
Phone: 208.327.8503
CDH is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. Employees of CDH are required to refrain from the use of any nicotine products. CDH will not hire tobacco or nicotine users.
CDH is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. CDH prohibits discrimination against any individual based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, disabilities, veterans’ status or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
CDH is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact 208.327.8503, or email[emailprotected].
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
Notice: Idaho’s Public Health Districts are agencies that are authorized by the State of Idaho as independent bodies. District employees are not State of Idaho employees, rather District employees who receive benefits through the Office of Group Insurance.