MEDICAL/HEALTH CARE PROG ANALYST - SES - 64068591

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

11d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly responsible and technical position that reports directly to the Viral Hepatitis and Outbreak Response Section (VHORS) Administrator within the Bureau of Communicable Disease. The incumbent is an experienced public health professional who serves as the subject matter expert for outbreak response activities for viral hepatitis, HIV, and other communicable diseases of interest. The position manages the HIV Cluster Detection and Response Program and epidemiological investigations of viral hepatitis B, C, and D. The position is responsible for the day-to-day supervision, direction, training, and continuous assessment of disease transmission and intervention principles to mitigate outbreaks, and will guide the team regarding messaging, problem-solving, and other interventions to interrupt ongoing disease transmission. The position is responsible for the quality and timeliness of work and is responsible for establishing protocols and guidelines related to outbreak response activities. This position requires daily in-office or field work.

Requirements

• Ability to supervise and lead a team.
• Understand and apply the current principles, practices, methods, literature, and new developments in the field of community disease control, the principles and practices of epidemiology, and biostatistics.
• Ability to collect, analyze and summarize data in epidemiologic reports.
• Ability to speak before public groups, both professional and non-professional, makes complex medical information understandable to audiences.
• Ability to use statistical software SAS, PowerPoint, Excel, Access.
• Ability to think critically.
• Experience providing technical assistance to collaborating entities by developing policies and procedures.
• Experience providing consultative services and direction for development, implementation, evaluation and expansion of programs of service in public agencies and local government.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science or Master’s in Public Health
• Two or more years of experience

Responsibilities

• Supervisory responsibilities including communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees.
• Planning and directing employees' work.
• Developing performance expectations, meeting with staff regularly to discuss performance, completing performance reviews, maintaining vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and completing timesheets.
• Managing the HIV Cluster Detection and Response Program and epidemiological investigations of viral hepatitis B, C, and D.
• Guiding the team regarding messaging, problem-solving, and other interventions to interrupt ongoing disease transmission.
• Establishing protocols and guidelines related to outbreak response activities.

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

What This Job Offers

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