Public Health Representative II

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent will perform activities in support of the Bureau of HIV/AIDS Epidemiology, HIV surveillance programs. The incumbent will assist with monitoring the submission of the Medical Provider HIV/AIDS and Partner Contact Report Forms; assess data quality and completeness of received and entered forms, follow up with delinquent reporting providers; assist in monitoring and ensuring the timeliness, adequacy, and completeness of surveillance data used for monitoring and reporting of HIV diagnoses in New York State; participate in the conduct of field surveillance for suspected HIV cases; and perform other appropriate related duties.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of relevant experience in a health, human service or community based organization, that includes providing direct patient/client services, performing regulatory activities, conducting epidemiological research, and/or direct clinical care as a healthcare provider, or closely related experience; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and three years of such experience; OR five years of such experience.
• A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.
• Telecommuting will not be available.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with public health surveillance and data collection via medical record review and interviewing.
• Professional experience interacting with medical professionals.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
• Experience with basic SAS, MS Excel, or Access.
• Experience working with highly confidential data.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring the submission of the Medical Provider HIV/AIDS and Partner Contact Report Forms
• Assess data quality and completeness of received and entered forms
• Follow up with delinquent reporting providers
• Assist in monitoring and ensuring the timeliness, adequacy, and completeness of surveillance data used for monitoring and reporting of HIV diagnoses in New York State
• Participate in the conduct of field surveillance for suspected HIV cases
• Perform other appropriate related duties.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees