STI Surveillance Epidemiologist I

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Title:

STI Surveillance Epidemiologist I

Agency: 340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization: 340 Sexual Health and Harm Reduction Service

Job Type: Regular

Compensation:
The salary for this position is up to $67,600.00 based on education and experience

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Location:

Oklahoma City - 123 Robert S Kerr Avenue

Salary: up to $67,600.00, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time:
Full Time

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Primary

Hours:

8-5

Position Summary:

This position will perform duties in support of the statutorily required duties of the Sexual Health and Harm Reduction Service. This position is responsible for conducting active and passive surveillance activities for STIs, including syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. The STI Surveillance Epidemiologist will be utilizing multiple software tools (SAS, SQL, MS Excel, Power BI, etc.) to perform data linkages, quality assurance, and analysis.

This position will also support the HIV Prevention and Surveillance efforts by assisting with data analysis required for syndemic response in Oklahoma.

• Review STI laboratory tests for possible new infections or missing laboratory results/information.
• Review, classify and close completed STI cases.
• Assist with the data quality assurance activities across all STIs including, but not limited to, follow up on priority cases where no treatment is documented.
• Assist with presentations regarding the basic epidemiological information for STIs.
• Analyze basic surveillance data using SAS, SQL, Microsoft Excel or other software programs.
• Assist in processing data requests; providing clear and concise results.
• Assist with program evaluation by providing data collection and analysis.
• Receives, reviews and compiles complex statistical data; compiles and edits data for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepares and arranges statistical tables and charts for compilation into manuals, handbooks, reports and dashboards. Assist in creation of tables and graphs to be posted on the agency website/dashboards.
• Analyzes and interprets data, using statistical research programs or other methods, and makes projections based on statistical inference.
• Participate in the Congenital Syphilis Review Board and Task Force meetings.
• Follow-up on specified gonorrhea cases to obtain key information for the enhanced gonorrhea surveillance project through patient and/or provider interview.
• Being present in the office is an essential function of the position.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in public health, statistics, mathematics, or health science which includes 6 semester hours in epidemiological or statistical methods and 6 semester hours of other epidemiological or statistical coursework and 9 semester hours in statistical or epidemiological analysis.

Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly and to perform simple arithmetic problems and operate basic computer progra