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Job Description
Job Location: This position will be located out of one of the regional offices - Jefferson City, Columbia, St. Louis, Raytown, or Springfield.
Why you’ll love this position:
Would you like the opportunity to be a part of a fast-paced evolving heathcare program? The Healthcare Associated Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) program responds to healthcare facility outbreaks, promotes surveillance of HAI infections, contains emerging threats from AR organisms while working with facilities in prevention efforts. We are looking for a motivated, hard-working individual to join our team!- Evaluate transmission risks and provide initial consultations with healthcare facilities to address multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs), suspected outbreaks, and infection control breaches.
- Assist healthcare facilities with coordination of sample collection, patient notification, tracing, etc. as needed during investigations.
- Communicate with Local Public Health Agencies regarding HAI within their jurisdictions.
- Work closely with other investigation team members.
- Assist with the collection of reportable HAI data.
- Attend industry trainings and meetings to increase knowledge in various HAI areas.
Minimum Qualifications:- Master's degree in Public Health or equivalent is preferred or a Bachelor's degree in a public health area and two or more years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge of epidemiologic techniques and methods.
- Ability to analyze and interpret epidemiologic data.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and with other team members to accomplish program goals.
- Organized and able to multi-task work.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here . -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Missouri
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