Infectious Disease Control Consultant (PN20014273)

Infectious Disease Control Consultant 

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans.  Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Bureau of HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis (BHSH) works to reduce the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and hepatitis B and C through surveillance, prevention, and care. The bureau also offers treatment through participating providers and services to eligible Ohioans living with HIV and STIs.

What You'll Do:

BHSH has an opening for an Infectious Disease Control Consultant. This position will act as an expert/resource for local communities, providers, health care professionals, and the public regarding HIV infection control matters. Duties include: 

• Providing technical assistance and consultation, developing policies and/or protocols and manuals, monitoring providers and/or funded programs for compliance, quality management and evaluation.
• Advising health care personnel at facilities (e.g., clinics, hospitals, health departments) and the general public statewide on the spread, treatment and containment of HIV/AIDS and accompanying opportunistic infections.
• Providing updates to HIV CARE Services (HCS) staff and stakeholders on current treatment standards for HIV/AIDS.
• Maintaining current resource file on HIV/AIDS care and treatment.
• Providing monitoring, consultation and technical assistance to internal and external customers on matters related to HIV/AIDS quality management and improving viral suppression for Ohioans living with HIV.
• Developing guidelines and educational/reference materials as needed.
• Responsible for the development and oversight of clinical quality management activities for Ryan White Part B-funded healthcare providers (e.g., compiles & reviews medical data submitted by providers, provides HIV care-related training to providers).
• Presenting and participating in conferences targeting health care workers
  on care guidelines relating to HIV/AIDS, viral suppression, and quality management.
• Serve as a member of the HCS Quality Improvement Committee and other committees as assigned.
• Act as a liaison with other state agencies providing services to HIV populations. 

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This is an hourly position, with a pay range of 13 on the 1199 Pay Range Schedule. 

Unusual Working Conditions: Exposed to unpredictable patient behavior, illness, infectious &/or communicable diseases.

Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment: Biennial renewal of license to practice as Registered Nurse.

Educational Transcript Requirements: Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within 5 working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree. 

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Current & valid license to practice professional nursing as Registered Nurse (i.e., R.N.) in Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code; AND 24 mos. exp. as Registered Nurse practicing in infection control in a population/community based setting to include both: analysis & interpretation of collected infection control data & investigation & surveillance of suspected outbreaks of infection; AND at least 3 of the following: (i.e., planning, implementation & evaluation of infection prevention & control measures; education of individuals about infection risk, prevention & control; development & revision of infection control policies & procedures; management of infection prevention & control activities; providing consultation on infection risk assessment, prevention & control strategies); AND 4 mos. trg. or 4 mos. exp. in public speaking/teaching techniques; AND 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in computer operation. 

-Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure. 

Job Skills: Nursing

Technical Skills: Risk Assessment, Public Health, Education, Planning and development, Technical documentation, Program management

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Collaboration, Consultation, Interpreting data, Observation, Verbal Communication, Written Communication.

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in nursing.
• Experience in HIV disease and HIV treatment.
• Experience conducting audits and site visits.
• Experience presenting training or education programs.
• Experience working with local medical providers and/or other community agencies.
• Experience participating in infectious disease case and outbreak investigations.
• Experience participating in grant writing.

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active work record.

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 13, Step 1 of the 1199 union Pay Range Schedule ($34.96/hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($36.65/hour) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

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BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.