Overview

Job Title: Healthcare Program Consultant 1
Closing Date/Time: Sun. 10/06/24 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Salary: $38,452.58 – $50,142.29 Annually

Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Location: West Tower, 200 Piedmont Ave. SE Atlanta, Georgia
Division/Section: Epidemiology

Pay Grade: I

Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact.  No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

As a Healthcare Program Consultant 1 within the Division of Epidemiology at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Won’t you join us?

Job Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a cross-team liaison to state and local public health agencies, medical providers, hospitals, laboratories, and community-based organizations requesting confidential health information and providing technical assistance daily while seeking information to improve the healthcare of a diverse group by ensuring compliance with HIPAA.
  • Conduct field investigations and follow-up of potential cases of HIV/AIDS as assigned individually and collaboratively. Travel may be required within the Metro Atlanta area.
  • Collect data through electronic medical records, case report forms, and record searches from other jurisdictions to ensure that the data collected is complete and accurate.
  • Maintain an understanding of all data collection processes with an emphasis on ATTENTION TO DETAIL.
  • Input data into our enhanced HIV/AIDS Reporting System (eHARS).
  • Establish, collaborate, and maintain effective relationships with assigned providers and facilities. Maintain communication with key contacts and update the HIV Surveillance Unit for changes to the facility.
  • Collaborate on a semi-annual project known as the Routine Interstate Duplicate Review (RIDR) to exchange patient health data with state health agencies to resolve and deduplicate databases across jurisdictions to ensure quality statistical data for our national data set for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • Participate in training sessions to stay updated on project objectives, trends, and methods.
  • Attend surveillance staff meetings with our surveillance staff and supervisors and contribute to surveillance unit meetings, by communicating surveillance data collection issues and challenges to the wider group of the unit.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience performing work related to area of assignment;
OR
Six (6) years of experience performing work related to area of assignment;
OR
Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.

Note: Some positions may require licensure.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience in HIV or STD surveillance activities.
  • Knowledge and understanding of STDs/HIV/AIDS situations and trends, including social, economic, and gender challenges.
  • Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Teams).
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize, and exercise good judgment with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work with diverse populations.
  • Ability to communicate ideas and information effectively, both orally and in writing.
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About Georgia Department of Public Health

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

TO APPLY: In order to successfully apply for a position; the hiring agency requires interested applicants to complete the GA Department of Public Health’s Online Employment Application.

This job application can be found at www.dph.georgia.gov. Click on "About DPH" and then “Careers” and locate this position, click “Apply” and begin your application.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION AT www.dph.georgia.gov