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Epidemiologist 1 (Infectious/Chronic Diseases) APPLY BY 9/16/24
Company: State of Connecticut, Executive Branch
Location: Hartford, CT
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 09/04/2024
Expire Date: 10/04/2024
Job Categories: Healthcare, Other
Job Description
Epidemiologist 1 (Infectious/Chronic Diseases) APPLY BY 9/16/24
Epidemiologist 1 (Infectious/Chronic Diseases) (35 Hour)
Hybrid

Recruitment #240829-0285HC-003

Location Hartford, CT
Date Opened 9/3/2024 12:00:00 AM
Salary $60,821* - $80,779/year (*New State employees start at the minimum)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 9/16/2024 11:59:00 PM

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a dynamic, motivated, and culturally sensitive individual for an Epidemiologist 1 (Infectious/Chronic Diseases) specifically as a Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) within the Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Prevention and Control Program. This program is dedicated to building a diverse and skilled workforce that reflects the communities it serves. This position is crucial for maintaining the effectiveness of the STD Prevention and Control Program. As a DIS team member, you will receive comprehensive training in HIV, STDs, Hepatitis, and other infectious diseases. Your role will involve direct client engagement to ensure they receive the necessary care, prevent further disease spread, and maintain confidentiality for clients and their partners. If you want to join this expanding field of Public Health and make a difference in the health and well-being of Connecticut residents, this job is for you.

HIGHLIGHTS
Program: Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Prevention and Control Program
Location: Hartford, CT
Work Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Schedule: First shift, Typically Monday through Friday with opportunity for a partial telework schedule to support a healthy work-life balance.
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
Prevent the Spread of Disease: Help stop the transmission of communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and viral hepatitis.
Engage in Client Interaction: Confidentially contact individuals, connect them to testing and treatment services, and notify those who may have been exposed to infections.
Identify Risks: Recognize individuals at risk of infection and provide the necessary interventions to protect their health.
Advocate for Public Health: Work within the community to engage diverse populations, including those with limited access to healthcare, varying socioeconomic statuses, substance or alcohol use disorders, or housing instability.
Ensure Continuity of Care: Identify and link HIV-positive individuals, especially those who are out of care or at risk of falling out of care, to appropriate services.
Provide Partner Notification and Counseling: Locate, counsel, and gather information on sexual contacts of individuals with acute HIV and other potential STDs.
Collaborate with Colleagues: Work closely with colleagues in the HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and Tuberculosis (TB) programs to ensure comprehensive care and support.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance to all employees
MORE ABOUT US
The Mission of DPH is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by assuring:
The conditions in which people can be healthy;
Preventing disease, injury, and disability; and
Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.
DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.
Qualifications & Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Five (5) years of experience in a responsible technical or professional capacity in epidemiological investigations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
A Master's degree in a related discipline including community medicine, public health or a related health science may be substituted for the General Experience.
A Doctorate in a related discipline such as medicine, public health or a natural or behavioral science may be substituted for the General Experience.
Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.
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