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EPIDEMIOLOGIST I

HAI/AR Epidemiologist

Recruitment #21-003641-0007

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GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH/Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, Office of Antibiotic Resistance and Healthcare-Associated Infection Response, Baltimore, Maryland

Main Purpose of Job

The mission of the Maryland Department of Health (MDH)'s Prevention and Health Promotion Administration (PHPA) is to improve the health of Marylanders by reducing the transmissions of infectious diseases; helping impacted people live longer and healthier lives; and, protecting individuals and communities from environmental health hazards. PHPA works in partnership with Local Health Departments (LHDs), providers, community-based organizations, and public and private sector agencies, in order to provide public health leadership in the prevention, control, monitoring, and treatment of infectious diseases and environmental health hazards.

This position will support Maryland LHDs in carrying out activities which improve the understanding of Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antibiotic Resistance (HAI/AR). By increasing local capacity to effectively respond to cases or outbreaks in their jurisdiction, this position will aid in efforts to reduce HAI/AR incidents throughout Maryland. This position will focus on a variety of issues, including, but not limited to, COVID-19; Clostridium Difficile infections; carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae; and, emerging drug-resistant pathogens, such as Candida Auris. 

Finally, along with LHDs, this position will also work closely with internal MDH partners, other State agencies, federal partners, and a variety of health care facilities across the healthcare spectrum.

POSITION DUTIES

Additional responsibilities will include: 

  • Collecting and analyzing information gathered throughout the State of Maryland, in order to identify causes of, and risk factors for, outbreaks of HAI/AR; calculate prevalence rates of HAI/AR; inform interventions and educational efforts; and, guide Office of Antibiotic Resistance and Healthcare-Associated Infection Response activities, in order to ensure timely and appropriate responses to cases or outbreaks of HAI/AR.

  • Leading or supporting Local Health Departments (LHDs) in the investigation of cases or outbreaks of HAI/AR.

  • Guiding LHDs in the reporting of HAI/AR surveillance data for reportable diseases, such as carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae.

  • Performing surveys or needs assessments of LHDs and healthcare facilities, in order to better understand gaps in knowledge, attitudes and practices, with regards to HAI/AR.

  • Developing educational materials to keep LHD staff members apprised of ongoing MDH and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) HAI/AR activities.

  • Presenting findings to various audiences (i.e. lay audiences; Epidemiology and Program staff; leadership staff; external partners and stakeholders) at meetings and conferences.

  • Developing reports, factsheets, grant applications, and budgets.

  • Responding to media requests.

  • Participating in the IDEORB 24/7 on-call system.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Master’s degree in the field of Public Health from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of three graduate courses in Epidemiology and one graduate course in Biostatistics.

Experience: None.

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a Commissioned Officer in Health Care Science classifications, or Clinical Lab, Medical Scientists or Bio Medical Lab Officer specialty codes in the health research field of work, on a year-for-year basis, for the required education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should have professional experience with analyzing data regarding Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antibiotic Resistance (HAI/AR), as well as experience using SAS, STATA, R, or another similar database software system.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application, based on your education, training and experience, as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. 

Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this, or other, State agencies.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to, 410-333-5689. Only additional materials which are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division, at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service, at 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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