Infectious Disease Manager

POSITION DUTIES

Performs a variety of interdisciplinary assignments which include but are not limited to: Implement program objectives. Investigate communicable disease and other issues of public health significance. Administer medication within scope of practice. Evaluate/assess health trends and risk factors of population groups through data collection and analysis, providing surveillance, tracking, reporting and follow-up on contagious diseases. Works with communities or specific population groups to develop/implement public policy and targeted health promotion and disease prevention activities, participates in assessing and evaluating health care services to ensure that people are informed of available programs and services, provides health education, care management and primary care to individuals and families who are members of vulnerable populations and high-risk groups. Performs a variety of interdisciplinary assignments which include but are not limited to: plan, develop and administer the EPI division; determine program needs; monitor and evaluate program performance; schedule program staff; conduct staff evaluations; develop effective working relationships with governmental, professional, and community agencies at all levels; obtain and maintain knowledge related to current public health practice; prepare and submit reports; other duties as assigned. The Infectious Disease Manager provides mentoring, supervision, and technical assistance to the EPI division staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related field from an accredited college or university required.
• Current Registered Nurse License required.
• Work experience as a lead clinic nurse; experience in public or private agency, or experience in implementation or oversight of a program(s), preferred.
• Two years supervisory experience, preferred.

Classification:

Full-time To apply send an employment application to jdeleon@cdhd.ne.gov or visit Central District Health Dept.,1137 S. Locust St., Grand Island, NE. Position open until filled.

EO/AAE Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$32.15 - $45.46 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person