Communicable Disease Manager

County of Wake, NC • Raleigh, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Wake County Public Health is seeking a dynamic and experienced Communicable Disease Manager to lead and oversee its Communicable Disease Program. This leadership role is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating a range of public health initiatives, including disease surveillance, tuberculosis control, refugee health, and health education. The manager ensures the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and data-driven services that protect and promote community health. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in clinical and/or public health settings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Five years of job-related experience, including three years of supervisor experience
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted
• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Nice To Haves

• NC Registered Nurse Licensure
• North Carolina Credentialed Public Health Nurse
• Technical expertise in communicable disease
• Strong managerial skills with demonstrated leadership experience
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Knowledge of compliance with local, state, and federal communicable disease laws and regulations
• Communicable disease outbreak response knowledge
• Experience with the North Carolina Electronic Disease Surveillance System (or applicable disease registry)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain calm during high stress situations and adapt as circumstances change

Responsibilities

• Direct the strategic planning and daily operations of the Communicable Disease Program
• Lead program areas including: Communicable disease surveillance, Tuberculosis control, Refugee health services, Disease Intervention services, and health and education outreach
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal public health regulations
• Analyze epidemiological data to identify trends and guide prevention and control strategies
• Develop and monitor program goals, performance metrics, and timelines
• Manage program budgets, grants, and contracts
• Collaborates with healthcare providers, schools, long-term care facilities, and government agencies
• Lead and support multidisciplinary teams of clinical and non-clinical staff including: Communicable Disease Surveillance Team, Tuberculosis and Refugee Health Clinic, Communicable Disease Quality Assurance Team, and Disease Intervention Specialists
• NOTE: For Wake County Public Health employees, influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law. Wake County Public Health employees actively support and participate in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager