Disease Surveillance Coordinator

East Central District Health Department is hiring a Disease Surveillance Coordinator to support communicable disease surveillance, case investigations, outbreak response, public health reporting, and data management.

This position works with healthcare providers, laboratories, schools, long-term care facilities, and Nebraska DHHS to help monitor disease trends and protect community health.

• Monitor and investigate reportable communicable diseases
• Review and manage disease reports through NEDSS and other systems
• Conduct case investigations, interviews, exposure assessments, and contact tracing
• Maintain accurate case records in state and local surveillance systems
• Provide disease control education to individuals, providers, schools, and community partners
• Assist with outbreak investigations and emerging public health threats
• Participate in public health emergency preparedness and response activities
• Support public health reporting, performance management, and accreditation efforts

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Nursing, Health Sciences, Community Health, or a related field
• One year of experience in public health, healthcare, disease surveillance, epidemiology, or a related field

Relevant internship, practicum, or field experience may be considered.

• Master of Public Health, or related degree
• Experience with communicable disease investigations
• Experience using NEDSS, NESIIS, REDCap, or similar systems
• Registered Nurse licensure
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, professional, and comfortable working with sensitive health information. This role requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.