Sacred Heart University
Epidemiologist 1 (Infectious/Chronic Diseases)
Sacred Heart University, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112
Epidemiologist 1 (Infectious/Chronic Diseases)
Epidemiologist 1 (Infectious/Chronic Diseases) (35 Hour)HybridRecruitment #240829-0285HC-002Location : Hartford, CTDate Opened : 9/4/2024 12:00:00 AMSalary : $60,821* – $80,779/year (*New State employees start at the minimum)Looking for a rewarding career in Public Health? This team makes a difference in people’s lives every day. We encourage you to apply today!The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a dynamic, motivated, and culturally sensitive individual for an Epidemiologist 1 (Infectious/Chronic Diseases) position to serve as a Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS). This position will work within the STD Prevention and Control Program and regularly interact with colleagues in the HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and Tuberculosis (TB) programs. The STD Prevention and Control Program is committed to employing a diverse and skilled workforce representative of the communities we serve.The role of the DIS is to prevent the spread of communicable diseases, including Sexually Transmitted Infections such as HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and viral hepatitis. DIS confidentially contact and connect people to testing and treatment services, identify people at risk of infection, and notify people exposed to an infection.HIGHLIGHTSProgram:
STD Prevention and Control ProgramLocation:
Hartford, CTWork Hours:
Full time, 35 hours per weekSchedule:
First shift, Typically Monday through Friday with opportunity for a partial telework schedule to support a healthy work-life balance.DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:Ensure the STD Prevention and Control Program continues its vital work in preventing the spread of HIV, STDs, and other infectious diseases in Connecticut.Identify and link HIV-positive individuals who are out of care or at risk of being out of care to appropriate care services.Locate, counsel, and elicit sexual contacts of persons with acute HIV and possible other STDs.Receive training in HIV, STDs, Hepatitis, and other infectious diseases as a member of the DIS team.Work directly with clients to ensure they receive the necessary care, prevent further spread of diseases, and maintain client and partner confidentiality.We are looking for individuals with special skills and lived experiences that can be hard to find, and things that don’t automatically come from special training or degrees.Are you:Observant: Are you good at reading people and situations? Are you sensitive to body language, social cues, and other patterns of behavior?Helpful: Is it easy for you to imagine how other people feel and understand their point of view?Outgoing: Are you a “people person” by nature? Do you like getting to know new people who are different from you?A Problem Solver: Are you naturally curious and enjoy learning new things? Do you like puzzles or finding ways to solve a problem?Capable: Are you flexible and organized under stress? Are you a good multi-tasker who deals well with changes?Bilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, including Brazilian, Haitian Creole, or another language other than English.If so, then we have an excellent opportunity for you to join our growing team and really make a difference in people’s lives.Professional growth and development opportunitiesThe 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;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.
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Epidemiologist 1 (Infectious/Chronic Diseases) (35 Hour)HybridRecruitment #240829-0285HC-002Location : Hartford, CTDate Opened : 9/4/2024 12:00:00 AMSalary : $60,821* – $80,779/year (*New State employees start at the minimum)Looking for a rewarding career in Public Health? This team makes a difference in people’s lives every day. We encourage you to apply today!The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a dynamic, motivated, and culturally sensitive individual for an Epidemiologist 1 (Infectious/Chronic Diseases) position to serve as a Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS). This position will work within the STD Prevention and Control Program and regularly interact with colleagues in the HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and Tuberculosis (TB) programs. The STD Prevention and Control Program is committed to employing a diverse and skilled workforce representative of the communities we serve.The role of the DIS is to prevent the spread of communicable diseases, including Sexually Transmitted Infections such as HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and viral hepatitis. DIS confidentially contact and connect people to testing and treatment services, identify people at risk of infection, and notify people exposed to an infection.HIGHLIGHTSProgram:
STD Prevention and Control ProgramLocation:
Hartford, CTWork Hours:
Full time, 35 hours per weekSchedule:
First shift, Typically Monday through Friday with opportunity for a partial telework schedule to support a healthy work-life balance.DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:Ensure the STD Prevention and Control Program continues its vital work in preventing the spread of HIV, STDs, and other infectious diseases in Connecticut.Identify and link HIV-positive individuals who are out of care or at risk of being out of care to appropriate care services.Locate, counsel, and elicit sexual contacts of persons with acute HIV and possible other STDs.Receive training in HIV, STDs, Hepatitis, and other infectious diseases as a member of the DIS team.Work directly with clients to ensure they receive the necessary care, prevent further spread of diseases, and maintain client and partner confidentiality.We are looking for individuals with special skills and lived experiences that can be hard to find, and things that don’t automatically come from special training or degrees.Are you:Observant: Are you good at reading people and situations? Are you sensitive to body language, social cues, and other patterns of behavior?Helpful: Is it easy for you to imagine how other people feel and understand their point of view?Outgoing: Are you a “people person” by nature? Do you like getting to know new people who are different from you?A Problem Solver: Are you naturally curious and enjoy learning new things? Do you like puzzles or finding ways to solve a problem?Capable: Are you flexible and organized under stress? Are you a good multi-tasker who deals well with changes?Bilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, including Brazilian, Haitian Creole, or another language other than English.If so, then we have an excellent opportunity for you to join our growing team and really make a difference in people’s lives.Professional growth and development opportunitiesThe 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;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.
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