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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:
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Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
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Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
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Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
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Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
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Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
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Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
As a
FoodNet Coordinator Epi 2 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.
This position is responsible for conducting Emerging Infections Program (EIP) surveillance activities and special projects throughout Georgia along with collaborating with Emory contractors conducting foodborne disease (FoodNet) surveillance activities. The position is responsible for coordinating surveillance for selected enteric conditions, ensuring case ascertainment and data quality for all FoodNet conditions, conducting data analysis and collaborating closely with other EIP teams and the DPH Outbreak team.
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Coordinates data sharing of EIP data between DPH and Emory EIP.
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Assists in EIP case ascertainment, data collection, and data cleaning.
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Works with biostats and informatics staff to ensure optimal data visualization and data quality.
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Attend required DPH, Emory, and CDC meetings.
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Performs various duties in support of DPH EIP team and ADES section operations.
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The incumbent will also work closely with district and county health jurisdictions; and maintain knowledge of epidemiologic methods and of current developments in the area of acute disease epidemiology.
Master's degree in Public Health or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field
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Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university AND Three years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field
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Two years at the lower level (HCP180) or position equivalent.
Preferred Qualification
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Experience conducting infectious disease case interviews.
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Experience working or interning in state or local public health department.
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Experience with data management analysis and visualization.
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Experience communicating public health topics through written and oral platforms.
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.