Description

Make a difference
The Department of Health’s mission is to work with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington State.

This Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) Epidemiology Supervisor will conduct and plan priority capacity in the HAI surveillance, COVID-19 response, and other infections of public health significance.

This position contributes to our mission by supervising four staff focused on epidemiology, surveillance, informatics, case investigation, contact tracing, and outbreak response. You’ll be responsible for oversight of data collection and reporting of HAIs and evaluation and enhancement of the data quality of HAIs reportable through the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).

Some of what you’ll be doing:

• Liaises with local health jurisdictions regarding HAI and healthcare-associated COVID-19 data quality and completeness.
• Partners with the HAI Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR) team by providing data and outbreak reports for their response.
• Contributing author for the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity grant applications for HAI.
• Contributes to data quality and metric collection required for grant measures.
• Meets regularly with staff through team meetings, scheduled 1:1s, and conducts performance and development reviews.
• Monitors tasks assigned to the NHSN, such as NHSN Long-Term Care COVID data report distribution, development, and maintenance of NHSN dashboards.
• As necessary, this position will support public health emergency preparedness and response activities.

Work that matters
Public health promotes and protects the health of the people of the state of Washington in the communities where they live, learn, work and play. We realize that our efforts to achieve more equitable health outcomes for the communities we serve begins with our ability to operationalize and institutionalize equity throughout our internal policies, systems, and practices.

About us
The Office of Communicable Disease Epidemiology (OCDE) is responsible for statewide surveillance and investigation of more than 60 of Washington State's approximately 80 notifiable conditions, including planning and response for public health emergencies involving communicable diseases.

The Department of Health (DOH) works with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state. We are committed to our cornerstone values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement (EIE) to reenergize our commitment to health for all — creating policies and conditions so everyone can live their healthiest lives. We cannot embark on this journey alone. We must collaborate with communities, community-based organizations, local public health entities, governmental partners, health care providers and systems, the private sector, Tribal Nations, and many, many more. Infusing our agency’s values into how we transform our services, go about our activities, and strengthen our core work, is critical to the bright and robust future ahead. Learn more about our Transformational Plan.

Why DOH? We offer

• One of the most competitive benefits package in the nation that is designed to meet the needs of you and your family. Beyond the traditional benefits such as Health, Life Insurance, Retirement, and related benefits, we offer Flex Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Assistance, Deferred Compensation, and so much more.
• A commitment to work/life balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for many positions.
• A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion that fosters an inclusive environment.
• Employees earn between 14 and 25 days of paid vacation per year, depending on the length of employment.
• A wellness program that offers education, access to healthy food, and fitness classes.
• An infant at Work Program based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding.
• Employee resource groups that provide forums for employees to gather and share ideas about matters that affect their personal and professional lives and support career development.

DOH is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Learn more about this program. Our Ideal Candidate
Has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understand how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. They demonstrate resilience and outward behaviors even when confronted with others who are not open or collaborative.

Required Qualifications
Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities.

Application Process
Intrigued? Click “Apply” to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:

• A cover letter (without personal pictures) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
• A current resume (without personal pictures).
• Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section, which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led.

Attachments: Do not attach any documents that include photos, letters of recommendation, or private information (social security number, year of birth, transcripts, etc.).

Veteran Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year.

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is an equal opportunity employer. DOH strives to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectful. We prohibit discrimination based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.

If you have questions, need alternative formats, or need assistance, please contact Zach Covington at (360) 236-2406, Zach.Covington@doh.wa.gov, or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1. Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can’t log in, password or email issues, error messages).

Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions
With or without accommodation, I am willing and able to:

• Work a full-time 40-hour work week but must be willing to occasionally adjust work-schedule to meet business needs, which may include evenings and weekends. A flexible work schedule will be considered upon request and supervisor approval.
• Occasionally travel within the state of Washington.
• Legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle OR provide alternative transportation while on state business.
• Participate in emergency response exercises and emergency events/high-priority assignments as assigned.