Epidemiologist (HAI/AR) - Hybrid

SUMMARY                                                                                                             

The Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) Program in the Center for Health Care Quality, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is responsible for the prevention, containment, surveillance, and reporting of HAIs and healthcare-associated antimicrobial resistance (AR) in California healthcare facilities.

With support from federal funding, the HAI Program employs infection preventionists, public health educators, epidemiologists, and other staff to develop strategies and perform activities for the prevention of and response to HAIs and AR.

Under the general supervision of the HAI/AR Supervisor on the Prevention and Epidemiologic Response Team, the Epidemiologist (HAI/AR) will be responsible for providing epidemiologic consultation and technical assistance in response to healthcare-associated conditions reportable under Title 17.

The Epidemiologist (HAI/AR) will provide guidance on the public health investigation and response to healthcare-associated invasive Group A Streptococcal (iGAS) infection, particularly in skilled nursing facilities.

In addition, this position will support epidemiologic investigation and response for other reportable HAIs, including AR conditions and outbreaks.

The Epidemiologist (HAI/AR) will be responsible for outbreak data collection and management and conduct analyses using public health surveillance data to identify prevention and response opportunities.

The Epidemiologist (HAI/AR) will coordinate laboratory and epidemiology aspects of HAI/AR outbreak investigations, and will work directly with local public health, healthcare facilities, and public health and clinical laboratories as indicated to support investigations.

This is a grant-funded, full-time, benefited position.

This position is expected to last through July 2027.

Salary range: $80,484 to $113,064 annually depending on experience/qualifications.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume with the application.

If hired for this position, applicant will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 prior to the start date; or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying the applicant for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation).  The applicant will need to have the qualifying exemption.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 


* Investigates and responds to reports of healthcare-associated iGAS cases and outbreaks, or other Title 17 reportable condition cases and outbreaks, in coordination with the HAI/AR Supervisor or medical epidemiologist.

Responds to local health departments and healthcare facilities regarding prevention and response recommendations.

Collects and documents case history and all necessary follow-up information during investigations.

Coordinates support from HA...