STI Data Quality Coordinator

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes:
August 9th, 2026

Required documents uploaded by:
August 9th, 2026

Kansas Department of Health and Environment:

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions:
Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State's Medicaid program, Kan Care). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. KDHE does not provide sponsor ships for this position.

E-Verify:
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About the Position

* Who can apply:
Anyone (External).

* Classified/Unclassified Service:
Unclassified

* Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time

* Regular/Temporary:
Regular

* Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)

* Eligible to Receive Benefits:
Yes

* Veterans' Preference Eligible:
Yes

* Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation:

* Hourly Pay Range: $18.26

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The position (K0231131)

Coordinates the statewide collection of STI surveillance data received from hospitals, clinics, public health agencies, or other sources to assure the completeness and accuracy of critical information necessary to effectively monitor and asses the health of Kansans, including but not limited to, moving gonorrhea and chlamydia faxes to appropriate folders, entering gonorrhea and chlamydia data from faxes and the EMSA queue, and assuring data is entered in a timely, accurate, and complete manner.

Works to facilitate Electronic Condition Reporting for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with the Interoperability Lead in the Bureau of Epidemiology and Public Health Informatics (BEPHI) for Kansas providers. Acts as a liaison for local health departments, providing information on current reporting guidelines for chlamydia and gonorrhea as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Attend and participate in required meetings, including, but not limited to, weekly or bi-weekly meetings with supervisor, Kansas Syndemic Advisory Group (KSAG) meetings, KSAG work group meetings as assigned, and weekly team meetings. Attend and participate in professional development opportunities as job functions and time allow.

Qualifications

* Education:

* Licensing & Certification:

* Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.

* Minimum Qualifications:

* Six months of experience in collecting, evaluating, studying, or reporting on statistical, economic, fiscal/budget, legislative or administrative data. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

* Preferred Qualifications:

* Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

* Proofreading, editing, attention to detail

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

* Experience using analytical/critical thinking

* Efficient computer skills

* Experience with data entry

* Able to analyze, collect, and interpret data

* Experience with health information management systems

* Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

* Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.

If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of…