Overview
Surveillance PHPS 2 Jobs in Springfield, IL at Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Date: Mar 22, 2024Location:
Springfield, IL, US, 62702-5056
Job Requisition ID: 36328
Agency : Department of Public Health
Office: Disease Control
Division: Infectious Disease
Posting ID: 81-24-0274 / 36328
Posted: 3/22/2024 – 4/12/2024
Salary: $4,824 – $7,059/month
Job Type: Salaried
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number:
81-24-0274
Agency Marketing Statement
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 7 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Surveillance Public Health Program Specialist II. This position is responsible for implementing surveillance of selected communicable diseases, including but not limited to respiratory diseases, monitoring communicable disease cases and outbreaks, providing technical assistance to local health authorities and practitioners relative to necessary detection, control and reporting measures to implement, and developing and improving systems for local health department staff, providers and systems for analysis of seasonal respiratory data.
Job Responsibilities
Monitors surveillance of selected communicable diseases, including but not limited to respiratory diseases. Monitors and analyzes communicable disease data to determine any change in disease trends. Performs quality control checks to validate accuracy of data. Develops statistical reports of the section’s morbidity data, transmits and monitors weekly morbidity data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention using the Illinois National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (I-NEDSS).
Monitors disease outbreaks. Provides technical assistance to local health authorities and practitioners relative to necessary detection, control and reporting measures to implement. Maintains and reviews outbreak information in the Outbreak Reporting System (ORS).
Develops and improves systems for local health department staff, providers, and healthcare systems for analysis of seasonal respiratory data. Reviews and updates activity reports. Develops and improves communication materials.
Assists with the development of guidance on selected communicable diseases. Reviews current guidance to determine needed updates.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications 1
Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years college with courses in health education, physical and biological sciences.
Requires two years professional experience in a health education or investigation program in the public or private sector.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in public health with focus in epidemiology.
One year experience coordinating training programs and consultations for public health professionals.
Working knowledge of prevention and control of infectious diseases.
One year professional experience investigating individual cases of communicable disease.
One year professional experience participating in the investigation of outbreaks of communicable disease.
Working knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite products
One year experience with the Illinois National Electronic Disease Surveillance System.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 525 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702-5056
Job Family: Health Services
Agency Contact Email: [email protected]
Phone #: 217-785-2031
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $4,824.00 – $7,059.00 per month
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
Springfield, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Surveillance PHPS 2
Company: Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Location: Springfield, IL
