EPIDEMIOLOGIST SENIOR - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

Cook County•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Communicable Disease Control Prevention or designee, functions as a specialist in communicable disease investigation. Interviews persons with reported communicable diseases, evaluates the information collected and implements disease control measures in accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Rules and Regulations for the Control of Communicable Diseases. Conducts investigations as assigned by the Director or designee. Enters case information into electronic databases; investigates and closes cases in internal and external databases, including, but not limited to, the Illinois-National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (I-NEDSS) database. This position is grant funded until June 30 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required (Must provide copy of official transcripts at the time of interview)
One (1) year professional experience in the area of communicable disease control is required
Position may require local travel for which the employee must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license and have access to an insured vehicle or otherwise provide an acceptable and reliable means of transportation is required
Must be trained and certified in NIMS FEMA IS - 100.b and 700.a Management within (6) months of employment is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of microbiology, infectious disease epidemiology and basic statistics
Ability to work independently
Ability to elicit information from and provide information to clients with a variety of educational, social and ethnic backgrounds
Ability to travel throughout Cook County

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in public health or in the natural sciences from an accredited college or university is preferred

Responsibilities

Investigates suspected, probable, or confirmed cases of communicable diseases as assigned.
Counsels clients about communicable diseases in suburban Cook County
Conducts field investigations as required per the mode of transmission of the disease being investigated, counsels and refer to treatment persons with potential exposures
Monitors, investigates, and enters information into internal and external databases); electronically completes cases as appropriate
Completes morbidity and other disease investigation and case management reports in accordance with CDC and IDPH guidelines. Enters information on cases into databases (e.g.,I-NEDSS)
Routinely runs and reviews reports in I-NEDSS, X-DRO registry and/or other surveillance systems as necessary