Infectious Disease Control Consultant - 20013578

About the role

Acts as statewide expert on tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control field activities (e.g., community outreach, targeted testing, contact investigation, outbreak response, and cultural competence).

Consults with local tuberculosis programs, local health departments, health care providers (e.g., physicians), health care facilities (e.g., hospitals, clinics, nursing homes), community agencies (e.g. schools, day care facilities, immigrant and refugee organizations) and the general public on the prevention and control of tuberculosis.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized technical assistance, consultation, and education on matters related to tuberculosis prevention and control (e.g., diagnosis, treatment, contact investigation, targeted testing, outbreak response, cultural competence).
• Participates in epidemiologic investigation of tuberculosis outbreaks.
• Conducts site visits to local tuberculosis programs as assigned.
• Evaluates statewide tuberculosis prevention and control efforts and activities through case review, oversight of case management, cohort review and analysis of surveillance and epidemiologic data.
• Writes assigned portions of grant applications and progress reports for tuberculosis prevention and control.

Requirements

• Current & valid license to practice professional nursing as Registered Nurse (i.e., R.N.) in Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code AND 24 mos. exp. as Registered Nurse practicing in infection control in a population/community based setting to include both: analysis & interpretation of collected infection control data & investigation & surveillance of suspected outbreaks of infection; & at least 3 of the following: (i.e., planning, implementation & evaluation of infection prevention & control measures; education of individuals about infection risk, prevention & control; development & revision of infection control policies & procedures; management of infection prevention & control activities; providing consultation on infection risk assessment, prevention & control strategies); 4 mos. trg. or 4 mos. exp. in public speaking/teaching techniques; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in computer operation.
• OR Equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Nursing
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC)
• Experience in Tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control
• Experience with TB case management
• Experience presenting training or education programs
• Experience developing training or education programs
• Experience working with local health departments or other community agencies
• Experience participating in infectious disease case and outbreak investigations
• Experience participating in grant writing
• Experience working in refugee or immigration health

Skills

• Nursing
• Technical Skills: Risk Assessment, Public Health, Education
• Professional Skills: Consultation, Observation, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Benefits

Unusual Working Conditions: Exposed to unpredictable patient behavior, illness, infectious and/or communicable diseases.

Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment: Biennial renewal of license to practice as Registered Nurse.

Pay

Pay Range: 13 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

M-F, 8a-5p

Classified Indicator

Classified

Technical Skills

• Risk Assessment
• Education
• Public Health

Professional Skills

• Consultation
• Observation
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication

Agency Contact Name and Information

Ryan F.

Work Location

Health Department Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$34.96