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Location: Hartford, CT Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 09/04/2024 Expire Date: 10/04/2024 Job Categories: Healthcare, Other |
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Epidemiologist 1 (Infectious/Chronic Diseases) - APPLY BY 9/17/24 Epidemiologist 1 (Infectious/Chronic Diseases) (35 Hour) Hybrid Recruitment #240829-0285HC-002 Location Hartford, CT Date Opened 9/4/2024 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 9/17/2024 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) position to serve as a Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS). This position will work within the STD Prevention and Control Program and regularly interact with colleagues in the HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Tuberculosis (TB) programs. The STD Prevention and Control Program is committed to employing a diverse and skilled workforce representative of the communities we serve. 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. The role of the DIS is to prevent the spread of communicable diseases, including Sexually Transmitted Infections such as HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and viral hepatitis. DIS confidentially contact and connect people to testing and treatment services, identify people at risk of infection, and notify people exposed to an infection. DIS are the backbone of public health programs across the country, working in the community with diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and linguistic populations, and persons with limited access to health care, diverse socioeconomic status, clients with substance or alcohol use disorder, or housing instability. HIGHLIGHTS Program: 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: Ensure the STD Prevention and Control Program continues its vital work in preventing the spread of HIV, STDs, and other infectious diseases in Connecticut. Identify and link HIV-positive individuals who are out of care or at risk of being out of care to appropriate care services. Locate, counsel, and elicit sexual contacts of persons with acute HIV and possible other STDs. Receive training in HIV, STDs, Hepatitis, and other infectious diseases as a member of the DIS team. Work directly with clients to ensure they receive the necessary care, prevent further spread of diseases, and maintain client and partner confidentiality. We are looking for individuals with special skills and lived experiences that can be hard to find, and things that don’t automatically come from special training or degrees. Are you: Observant-Are you good at reading people and situations? Are you sensitive to body language, social cues, and other patterns of behavior? Do you listen closely to what people say – and don’t say – to “read between the lines” and interpret the thoughts and feelings that people hold back? Helpful-Is it easy for you to image how other people feel and understand their point of view? Do you prefer to focus on solutions to problems instead of hurdles? Do you have a passion for helping make people’s lives easier or better? Outgoing-Are you a “people person” by nature? Do you like getting to know new people who are different from you? Are you naturally talkative and friendly? Is it easy for you to negotiate, find compromise and gain the cooperation of others? A Problem Solver-Are you naturally curious and enjoy learning new things? Do you like puzzles or finding ways to solve a problem? Are you always thinking about how something could be improved or done better? Does it really bother you when something doesn’t make sense? Do you always need to know how things work and the “why” behind a situation? Capable-Are you flexible and organized under stress? Are you a good multi-tasker who deals well with changes? Are you someone who stays prepared? When you fail or experience a setback, are you able to keep going and try something different? Do you keep a level head when things get out of control? Do people often ask you for your advice? Bilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, including Brazilian, Haitian Creole, or another language other than English. If so, then we have an excellent opportunity for you to join our growing team and really make a difference in people’s lives. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! 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. 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. Contact Information
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