HIV/STD/TB Medical Director (Public Health Physician 2)
JOB CODE: OHA18-0406
CLOSING DATE/TIME: 03/26/2018 11:59 PM
SALARY: $8,496.00 - $11,938.00 Monthly
JOB TYPE: Permanent
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon
The Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division,
HIV/STD and TB (HST) Section in Portland, OR is searching for a
medical epidemiologist who is eligible for a medical license in Oregon with
training and experience in public health and epidemiology to provide HIV,
bacterial STD and TB-related clinical and epidemiologic expertise and
consultation to the section staff, the Public Health Division and other
external partners through virtual and face to face meetings; written and
web-based reports, charts and tabulations; oral presentations; peer-reviewed,
published manuscripts; media interviews and appearances; and legislative
testimony. This is a high-profile position and serves as a trusted and
effective spokesperson on issues related to HIV, STD and TB disease.
What will you do?
You will provide overall management for the HIV disease surveillance program,
to include the Medical Monitoring Project, the National HIV Behavioral
Surveillance project, and ensure data quality, privacy and confidentiality of
surveillance data. You will design, conduct and report on the analyses of
epidemiologic studies within the programs and in conjunction with other agencies
and researchers. You will develop protocols and implement standard program
procedures for surveillance activities. You will disseminate data and
information through written or web-based reports, charts, fact sheets, and
peer-reviewed journal publications. You will serve as the liaison with local,
state and federal funders and participate in other outward-facing activities
that advance the broad goals of the HST program. You will also make decisions
regarding HIV surveillance program budgets and ensure the quality,
functionality, and accessibility of surveillance data information systems for
reportable disease data. You will serve as a subject matter expert of clinical
and epidemiologic aspects of HIV, bacterial sexually transmitted diseases and
tuberculosis. You will conduct bill analysis, write State rules and be an
effective spokesman for legislative testimony, media, internal and external
partners. You will provide clinical consultation and expert advice to health
care providers and other public health partners.
What's in it for you?
Your knowledge and expertise in public health, surveillance, clinical care and
data management will result in the implementation and evaluation of
evidence-driven programs which impact the entire public health system at the
local, state and federal levels. We offer full medical, vision and dental with
paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year. If
you are a physician with clinical and public health experience don't delay,
apply today!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must meet or be eligible to meet the State of Oregon licensing requirements for a medical doctor at the time of hire and obtain State of Oregon licensure within six months of hire
AND
Must have advanced training in epidemiology.
REQUESTED SKILLS
The following skills, knowledge, experience and abilities are desired for this
position:
- Expertise in portfolio of assigned programs, with comprehensive knowledge and training related to the science of public health and epidemiology.
- Comprehensive experience with surveillance methods, tracking systems and registries related to Public Health practice and matters.
- Experience developing and implementing strategic public health surveillance and data collection systems, epidemiologic analyses, evidence-based programs, and policies through partnerships with stakeholders, local, state and federal officials, and national partners.
- Knowledge of statutory authority and parameters for data collection and sharing protocols.
- Experience writing and editing scientific publications; data analytics; scientific methodology and reported findings related to epidemiologic analyses; and implications for public health practice and policy.
- Expertise in infectious diseases.
- Political knowledge of public health issues with the demonstrated ability to respond effectively to media, community groups and special interest groups regarding politically charged situations that may be controversial.
- Experience with proposed rule-making, regulation and policy development; and legislative bill analysis to serve as a spokesperson for legislative testimony on issues related to public health matters;
- Ability to partner with communications departments to provide rational, evidence-based responses to media and public inquiries; and translate scientific information for use in public health policy development activities.
- Experience with public policy, administration and principles of management.
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Cyndi Phipps-Roman
Senior Recruiter
503.945.6377