Recruitment #240613-0287HC-001

Location Hartford, CT Date Opened 6/17/2024 12:00:00 AM Salary $68,671* - $93,0750/year | Salary Effective 6/28/24 (*New State employees start at the minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 7/1/2024 11:59:00 PM

APPLY HERE: https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/BulPreview .asp?R1=240613&R2=0287HC&R3=001 Are you passionate about infectious disease prevention? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to help others? Do you want to help Connecticut achieve health equity?

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking an experienced and qualified individual for the position of Epidemiologist 2 (Infectious/Chronic Diseases) to support the Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Control Program. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, syphilis cases have tripled in Connecticut and congenital syphilis has returned. Join this fast-paced public health program to move prevention efforts forward during this nationwide resurgence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

HIGHLIGHTS Section: TB, HIV, STD and Viral Hepatitis Section Location: Hartford, CT Work Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Schedule: First shift, Monday through Friday Work environment: Partial telework (hybrid) in accordance with State of Connecticut policies This Epidemiologist 2 will work for the STD Control Program Surveillance Unit within the Infection Diseases Division’s TB, HIV, STD and Viral Hepatitis Section under the supervision of an Epidemiologist 4. In this role, you will collaborate with DPH Informatics staff, Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS), and epidemiologists in the HIV Prevention and HIV Surveillance programs. Major responsibilities of this Epidemiologist 2 will be: Leading the Connecticut Syphilis Reactor Desk, including development of related protocols and training materials for STD Control Program staff. Generating statistical reports on STIs in Connecticut. Detecting syphilis outbreaks. Communicating with clinicians and laboratorians to determine investigation priorities. Performing person and case deduplication for all STIs. Interpreting and following up on laboratory results and confidential case reports. Analyzing congenital syphilis, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia data. Convening monthly case review meetings for syphilis and congenital syphilis. Working with DPH Informatics on data reconciliation with a focus on adult syphilis. Conducting program evaluation, performance monitoring, and quality assurance activities. Contributing to progress reports, grant applications, and responses to technical reviews. Developing and delivering presentations to internal and external stakeholders. Assisting the Interstate Communications Control Records Coordinator. Program staff work to ensure all Connecticut residents have equal chances for health regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, socioeconomic position, immigrant status, sexual orientation, language, disability, housing status, or geographic area of residence. The STD Control Program is committed to employing a diverse and skilled workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Please note: this position has an expected end date of January 31, 2026. The length of the position may be extended as additional funding becomes available.

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO Join a dynamic and diverse team of public health professionals. Contribute to the exciting work of disease investigation and Partner Services. Make a difference in the lives of Connecticut residents. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule Professional growth and development opportunities A healthy work/life balance to all employees MORE ABOUT US The Mission of DPH is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by assuring: The conditions in which people can be healthy; Preventing disease, injury, and disability; and Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state. DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.