Reference #: 4515708
THE POSITION
This position in the Bureau of Epidemiology, Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention (HAIP) Division, supports the organization's mission of protecting the public's health by collecting and analyzing data from healthcare facilities with an emphasis on long term care to assess adherence to the core elements of their antibiotic stewardship program (ASP), track antibiotic use, identify facilities in need of assistance, and assist facilities to improve the implementation of ASPs and utilization of antibiotic prescription data. The goal of this position is to improve judicious use of antibiotics in healthcare settings.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The role will involve being an integral part of the antimicrobial stewardship team in the HAIP Division, focusing on expanding stewardship activities specifically in long-term care settings. Responsibilities will include collaborating with a team to enhance antimicrobial stewardship efforts in various healthcare facilities, with a primary emphasis on long-term care facilities while also providing support to colleagues working in different settings. The position will require developing and maintaining a high level of expertise in measuring antibiotic use and implementing key components of an antibiotic stewardship program. Additionally, tasks will involve creating and executing social media content for antibiotic awareness week to advocate for the appropriate use of antibiotics in healthcare facilities. Furthermore, the role will entail presenting, publishing, and sharing epidemiological findings and professional experiences in professional journals, national and regional conferences, and other platforms to disseminate valuable information and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in the field.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
This position allows you the option of reporting to our office in Greensburg, Harrisburg, or Reading, Pennsylvania.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year of professional experience performing public health or environmental health epidemiological investigations or studies, or designing and managing a disease surveillance system; and a master's degree that includes or is supplemented by six credits in epidemiology, environmental health, statistics, or research.
Other Requirements:
PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of our application.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.