SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES PROG ANALYST - 64038468

Date: Jul 3, 2024

Location:

MIAMI, FL, US, 33125

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Requisition No: 832600

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES PROG ANALYST - 64038468

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64038468

Salary: $40,000.00-$43,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 07/10/2024

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Job posting category: Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing activities associated with surveillance and investigation of suspect and confirmed case of Tuberculosis. This position provides consultative services for multidisciplinary health care setting, assists in the performance of disease control and prevention program component of epidemiology, surveillance field investigation and containment.

Implements and enforces the development and dissemination of Tuberculosis case reporting regulations, policies and procedures for the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County by visiting and maintaining conferences with physicians, hospitals, laboratories and other allied health interests to identify suspects and or cases of TB. Provides monitoring, consultation and technical assistance to physicians and Health Care facilities in identifying areas failing to comply with National Performance Indicators as specified by CDC and MDCHD which include but are not limited to the percentage of positive AFB smear patients started on treatment within 7 days of sputum collection. The percentage of patient started on the recommended 4 drug treatment (RIPE). The percentage of sputum culture reported and patient's HIV status. Surveillance Analyst will conduct face to face interview of TB suspect/ cases reported to the MDCHD by hospitals, physicians or other health care facilities within 24/48 hours of reporting for the purpose of case management and continuation of treatment. If discharged Surveillance Analyst will do a home visit within 24 hours of status knowledge. Interview will be conducted regardless of client location (At hospital or at home if discharged) Surveillance Analyst will conducts home assessment to identify potential barriers for the treatment and care of TB patients as well as to identify potential contacts and those at high risk of becoming new TB cases due to exposure.

Coordinates and promotes the services of State Laboratory for the purpose of rapidly identifying new TB suspect/ cases, by promoting Tests available e.g., Nucleic Acid Amplification test (NAA), preliminary drug resistant HAlNS test and Initial Drug Susceptibility Test. To ensure proper provision of services for clients diagnosed with tuberculosis, Surveillance Analyst will organize and plans along with health care providers the course of caution for conducting epidemiological investigation. The Surveillance Analyst will assist as a backup in performing Contact Investigation, identify contacts, assess risk factors, locate, refer, and will directly observe client ingesting their TB meds (DOT) as appropriate to ensure that proper services are provided accordingly.

Surveillance Analyst will be responsible for interjurisdictional Clients sent to MDCHD for follow up. This will include to locate and refer, provide clinic appointment for a quick response to referring County or State Develops and analyses Tuberculosis statistics to determine disease patterns in selected populations in Miami-Dade County, to include coordination of data collection activities, and data analysis.

Surveillance Analyst will provide a weekly update to the Health Service Manager on all reported TB reported suspects/cases on their status until client has been seen by MDCHD. The Surveillance Analyst will follow accurately when a client is readmitted to hospital, will obtain hospital report and will update clinic staff in a timely manner.

Surveillance Analyst will provide and enter in the Health Management System (HMS) all necessary documentation for timeless submission of RVCT. This includes PCR or Gene Expert, Culture, Susceptibility, HIV results, Chest X-Rays, or CT-scan.

Surveillance Analyst will assist Nurse Case Manager in the weekly case review meeting. Will need to be able to navigate in the State Share Point. Will attend Case Review meetings, staff meetings and Consortium meetings, in-service training sessions as scheduled.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of methods of public health principals, practice and techniques.

• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.

• Skills in conducting fact finding and consultation and interviews.

• Ability to prepare confidential records and reports.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in stressful environment:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

  Qualifications:

  Minimum - Experience working with infectious disease programs such as Tuberculosis, Sexually Transmitted Diseases or HIV/AIDS. Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle to perform job related duties.

  Preferred - Incumbent in this position is preferred to be bilingual in English and Spanish.

  Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

  Mission:

  To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

  Vision:

  To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

  Values:

  I nnovation:We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

  C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

  A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

  R esponsiveness:We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

  E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

  Where You Will Work:

  1350 NW 14th St, Miami FL 33125

  The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

  Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;

• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;

• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

  (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• Tuition waivers;

• And more!

  For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

  Please be advised:

  Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

  This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

  Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

  If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

  The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

  Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

  Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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