Associate Epidemiology Specialist (780280) Job at TulaRay, Harrisburg, PA

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  • TulaRay
  • Harrisburg, PA

Job Description

Description::
This position is under the direct supervision of a regional epidemiologist or a senior Epidemiologist. This candidate communicates and collaborates on a regular basis with the supervisor, and other members of the department and agency team members involved in the COVID-19 response.
The candidate reviews disease data of suspected and confirmed outbreaks and infection control breaches, interprets results and develops guidance and policy based on the data. The candidate provides technical assistance and feedback on infection control policies and procedures to facilities and other stakeholders related to quality assurance for COVID-19 prevention and control programs. The candidate prepares response letters with review findings and recommendations. The candidate may be asked to use published literature and data for interpreting results and develop guidance and policy. Travel for outbreak investigations is expected.
The candidate shall maintain expertise in public health surveillance, outbreak and containment response according to CSTE and CDC standards. The candidate assists in investigations of suspected or confirmed disease outbreaks and infection control breaches, assists with contact tracing for critical facilities, and coordinates investigation findings with members of the Bureau of Epidemiology who serve as subject matter experts in the Healthcare Associated Infection program, other program areas in the Bureau of Epidemiology, County/Municipal Health Department staff, BCHS, healthcare facility staff, and other organizational stakeholders. Consultation with the supervisor or others should be undertaken if needed; on the job training will occur in specialized areas such as Infection Control and Prevention, public health surveillance systems and outbreak response and reporting. Training specific to COVID-19 related outbreaks in select settings such as schools and daycare centers, prisons, long-term care facilities, and food production and distribution facilities will occur.
The candidate may assist with development, writing, tracking, and reporting grant activities and performance measures. Activities included in the grant may be assigned to the candidate. The candidate works with supervisors to develop, implement, manages and assesses projects and helps to coordinate activities across disciplines. These projects may be prevention-based or response-based.
The candidate uses data and informal input from networking opportunities, outbreak investigations, and published sources to identify the educational needs of stakeholders. The candidate may provide just-in-time education during outbreak investigations on-site or on the phone. The candidate develops and presents health education and promotion programs such as training workshops, conferences and programs and may also develop written materials for public health guidance or education.

About Us:

TulaRay partners with clients to create staffing solutions that meet unique organizational needs. Our services are designed to reduce administrative burdens, protect your brand, and improve assignment time-to-fill. We believe that mutually successful client relationships are built on lasting quality and exceptional customer service. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to high-quality emergency management & healthcare personnel, while ensuring that our clients are taken care of with personalized attention. TulaRay manages total compliance and respectfully supports hundreds of professionals and patient-centered programs.

TulaRay is proud to be an affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by visiting our website at tularay.com

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