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| Job Title: |
Lead Medical Consultant (Physician)
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| Job Number: |
61006818
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| Organization: |
SC Department of Public Health - Central Office
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| Posted: |
12/3/2024
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| Type: |
Full-Time
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| Classification: |
Public Health - General
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| Industry: |
Government
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| Number of Openings: |
1
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| Location: |
Columbia, SC USA
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| Compensation: |
$185,000 - $193,000
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| Position Description: |
The South Carolina Department of Health is seeking a Public Health Physician to join our team. This position will lead our skilled epidemiologists, public health nurses and physicians in the Communicable Disease Epidemiology Section.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
Providing leadership for a team of four (4) physicians and a larger department of talented public health professionals.
Providing medical and epidemiology consultation to healthcare providers, other public health professionals and the public.
Responding to community and media inquiries regarding communicable diseases.
Leading responses to cases and outbreaks of infectious diseases.
Interpreting public health surveillance data to improve health across South Carolina.
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| Qualifications: |
MD or DO and graduation from an accredited medical school, plus completion of a residency in primary care or preventive medicine. Extensive working knowledge of theory, principles, and practices of medicine with specialized knowledge in preventive medicine, infectious and communicable diseases.
At least two (2) years of experience in public health practice or delivery of primary care with increasing supervisory experience. Relevant training like the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) experience or a master's degree in public health or relevant degree can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
License to practice medicine in South Carolina or license obtained within the expected period dictated by the state licensing board.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, medical practitioners, hospital staff, and other professionals. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Ability to prepare and present medical and technical materials relating to communicable diseases to professionals, paraprofessionals and the public.
A grasp of public health practice desired via master's prepared in public health training or experience in public health administration.
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| Organization Description: |
SC DPH is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
We protect lives.The South Carolina Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of South Carolina 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 South Carolina for responding to disasters.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
South Carolina state employees participate in a competitive comprehensive benefits plan. The plan includes:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Healthy work/life balance!
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| Closing Date: |
3/3/2025
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| Contact Name: |
Kristy Fryar, Bureau Admin Coordinator
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| Contact Location: |
Columbia SC 29201
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Columbia SC 29201
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| Contact Email: |
fryarkr@dph.sc.gov
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| Web Address: |
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/jobs/4729334/lead-medical-consultant-physician-61006818?ke
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| How to Apply: |
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| Additional Information: |
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS: All new employees who are healthcare providers with job specific exposure risk are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
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| Web Site Delete Date: |
1/6/2025
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