DPH - Public Health Laboratory – Newborn Screening Program
Recruitment #171103-0285HC-001
Location |
Rocky Hill, CT
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Date Opened | 11/7/2017 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $51,434.23* - $68,313.10/year (*New state employees.) |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 11/28/2017 11:59:00 PM |
Within the Department of Public Health, Newborn Screening Program, this Epidemiologist 1 (Infectious/Chronic Diseases) position will play a key role in the addition of statistical quality indicators (QI) that can benefit the approximately 37,200 infants born in Connecticut annually.
This position would enhance the overall receipt, login, tracking and reporting processes as well as the other QI that can improve the timeliness and accuracy with which the overall NBS process is carried out. The position would also carry out the following tasks: assist with maintenance of and data entry in the NBS Follow Up/Tracking database and other associated databases; assist with development of various forms of written communication; assist with compiling data related to program and national QI indicators; assure specimen and patient information match in both Horizon and NBS Follow Up/Tracking databases; assist with running Horizon and NBST database daily reports and workflows; prepare outstanding case reports for treatment centers.
1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in a related discipline including community medicine, public health or a related health science may be substituted for the General Experience.
3. A Doctorate in a related discipline such as medicine, public health or a natural or behavioral science may be substituted for the General Experience.
1. Incumbents in this class must be willing to be immunized for communicable diseases as necessary and appropriate.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
The Department of Public Health aims to provide equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and advancement, fostering an environment committed to supporting individuals in all protected classes. If you require an aid/accommodation to participate fully and fairly, please contact the Human Resources Office at (860) 509-7177.