Hepatitis Case Ascertainment Surveillance Work Lead HP IV
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Lead and coordinate surveillance activities for acute and chronic hepatitis B, C, and D, including case investigation, data management, and providing technical assistance. Manage a team, improve workflow, and ensure data quality for public health initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Investigate and evaluate acute and chronic hepatitis B and C cases
- Determine investigative priorities based on medical history, lab testing, and demographic information
- Collaborate with internal and external agencies to identify public health problems related to hepatitis
- Assign work tasks, monitor workflow, and provide feedback to the viral hepatitis surveillance team
- Identify training needs and provide training to team members
- Import hepatitis C/hepatitis B/hepatitis D labs from various sources and perform duplicate checking in Epitrax
- Interview and educate patients about hepatitis B, C, and D prevention and disease
- Prepare surveillance case reports including medical and epidemiologic data
- Update existing events in EpiTrax with risk and exposure data
- Attend meetings, serve on task forces, and complete projects as assigned
Requirements
- 7 years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned
- Proficiency in fundamental computer skills (navigating operating systems, basic software, email)
- Experience and proficiency in word processing and current communication technology
- Ability to analyze and interpret clinical evidence
- Thoroughness and conscientiousness in attention to detail
Qualifications
- 7 years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position, or a combination of related education and/or relevant experience equal to seven years.
Nice to Have
- Relevant years of State service
- Experience with viral hepatitis surveillance and case investigation
- Experience utilizing Epitrax
- Ability to gather relevant information and analyze problems using sound reasoning
Skills
* Required skills
Benefits
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