COORDINATOR OF EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SERVICES
DUTIES: Coordinates and conducts training/educational
sessions, surveillance, investigations and analysis for Disease
Control or Bioterrorism program areas; including communicable, chronic,
or environmentally induced diseases and injuries; and evaluates
information in order to make recommendations for proper local and/or
regional prevention, response and control methods. Assists in policy
development regarding epidemiological services. Functions as liaison
with appropriate regional partners as assigned.
REQUIRES: Graduation from an accredited college
or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Nursing,
Biology, Chemical Sciences, Medical Technology or a related area
plus two years of experience that may include medical or science
in an investigative or research capacity. A Master’s Degree
in Public Health, Nursing, Epidemiological Sciences, or a related
area may be substituted for up to one year of the experience requirement.
Recent epidemiology/communicable disease control experience is desirable.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain, at the
earliest opportunity available, certification in “Principles
of Epidemiology” and “Applied Epidemiology” or
equivalent specialized training as determined by the Health Department;
also requires training on the Missouri Health Surveillance Information
System (MOHSIS) or other current systems. Must possess a valid MO
Motor Vehicle Operator’s License in order to operate a vehicle
for the purpose of completing job duties; must provide a personal
vehicle for transportation purposes as required and be able to locate
addresses.
NOTE: Only candidates offered testing and/or interviews
will receive notification of his/her application status.
SALARY: $1,450.40 - $1,973.60 Bi-weekly is complete
Salary Range.
(Starting salary is typically at the beginning of the range depending
on individual qualifications and budget authorization.)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5:00 p.m., Friday, April
4, 2008.
(Applications/Resumes submitted by mail must be postmarked the day
of the application deadline.)
CITY EMPLOYEES must submit a resume or internal
employment application by the stated deadline.
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