Company Name:

California Emerging Infections Program (A program of Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc (PHFE))

Job Title:

SURVEILLANCE OFFICER

Job Type:

100% FTE

Wage/Salary:

Competitive Salary Commensurate with Experience

+ Excellent Benefit Package including annual educational allowance

Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday

Job Location:

Oakland, CA

Openings:

1

Start:

Position Open Until Filled

Company
Description:

The California Emerging Infections Program (CEIP) is a program administered by Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc (PHFE) which is a non-profit public health research organization.  CEIP functions under a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and is a collaborative effort involving the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health, and several local health departments.

Required Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Public Health (MPH).  Microbiology or epidemiology coursework needed; experience in infectious diseases in either clinical, public health, or research setting.  Understanding of medical terminology and/or chart review experience preferred.  Experience with basic data analysis (e.g., SAS) helpful.  Excellent attention to details and organizational skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team setting.

Other Requirements:

Car, valid driver’s license, proof of insurance preferred, since local travel periodically required.

Job Description:

The incumbent will assist in the goal of the CEIP to assist local, state, and national efforts to conduct surveillance and applied epidemiologic research in emerging infectious diseases.

Duties will include, but not be limited to: Contact labs & hospital infection control departments, travel to hospitals to review lab records & medical records data entry & assist in development & implementation of various related protocols. Will also interact with local health departments regarding reportable conditions, ensuring necessary follow-up & submitting reports to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Conduct public health interviews of case-patients as necessary; may lead special studies as assigned.  

EIP nationwide website: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/osr/EIP.htm

CEIP local website: http://www.ceip.us

When to Apply:

ASAP

Application Process:

Please submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae by mail or email to:

Contact:

Shane Vigil

California Emerging Infections Program

360 22^nd Ste, Suite 750

Oakland, CA 94612

Facsimile:  (510) 451-2241

Email:   so20100223@ceip.us