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HIV SURVEILLANCE/Disease Intervention/Epidemiology/Epidemiologist ICP solutions - 4.5 Providence, RI Job Details Contract $37.00 - $38.91 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Paid sick time Qualifications Statistics Health surveillance Spanish Surveillance Portuguese

STI & STD

prevention

Full Job Description Job Title:

Sr Investigator/Disease Intervention Specialist Work Location:

Providence, RI, 02908 Hybrid (2-Onsite & 3-Remote)

Duration :

6 months 30 days The purpose of this role is to perform the more difficult and complex field investigations and/or inspections for the purpose of detection, prevention and control of infectious and non-infectious diseases and to make the more difficult and complex epidemiological investigations involving interviewing and counseling of patients, follow-up, contact tracing and subsequent examination. Responsibilities Perform HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) navigation services Enter data into program databases in complete, timely, and accurate fashion Support development of disease prevention resources Perform field visits to conduct directly observed therapy (DOT) for tuberculosis Review video submissions for video directly observed therapy (VDOT) Log and maintain digital records of tuberculosis therapy for case load To provide technical support and assistance to community, public and private agencies in the prevention, identification, treatment, and referral of individuals at risk. To inform individuals, groups, and agencies as to the regulations and statutes relative to infectious and non-infectious diseases. Ensure compliance of these regulations and statutes regarding the timely reporting of infectious diseases. To be responsible for the compilation and preparation of reports containing statistical data for surveillance purposes. Interview individuals using a standardized case report form. Complete surveillance case report forms accurately and completely. Enter the data into the electronic surveillance system accurately and completely. Counsel clients with standardized guidance and elevating to a nurse for more complex clinical cases. Participate in outbreak investigations. Maintain data and patient information in compliance with confidentiality policies. Consult and liaise with assigned epidemiologist and nurse on outbreak mitigation issues. Inform individuals, groups, and agencies as to the regulations and statutes related to infectious disease. Support coordination of clinic activities on an as needed basis. Perform other duties as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Bilingual individuals who are fluent in Spanish or Portuguese preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Word, and PowerPoint A thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures, methods, and techniques involved in the prevention and control of infectious diseases.

Pay:

$37.00 - $38.91 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:

Paid sick time

Language:

Spanish or Portuguese (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Providence, RI 02908 (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Providence, RI 02908