• Job Description

  Req#: 31652

  Agency: Department of Public Health
  Office: Policy, Planning & Statistics

  Division: Patient Safety & Quality

  Posting ID: 26-24-0079

  Posted: 11/2/2023-11/16/2023
  Salary: $7,234 - $11,031/Month
  Job Type: Salaried Full Time
  County: Cook
  Number of Vacancies: 1
  Plan/BU: RC063

  This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

  All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

  Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

  Posting Identification Number 26-24-0079

  Agency Marketing Statement

  The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $600 million in state and federal funds, 7 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,100 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.

  Position Overview

  The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) Prevention Epidemiologist to serve in the Epidemiology Unit within the HAI and Antimicrobial Resistance (AR) Program. Coordinates a comprehensive approach to prevent the spread of novel and targeted multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs) and HAIs. Conducts needs assessment for MDRO prevention activities and works closely with healthcare facilities, laboratories, and other stakeholders to develop, implement, and evaluate the Illinois MDRO Prevention Workplan. Analyzes, interprets, and applies data to prioritize healthcare facilities for MDRO colonization screenings and prevention efforts. Provides technical assistance and training to local health departments, laboratories, and healthcare facilities related to MDRO prevention. Supervises HAI epidemiology staff. Participates in developing grant applications for the HAI/AR Program.

  Job Responsibilities

  1. Conducts needs assessments for activities to prevent multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs) and works closely with healthcare facilities, laboratories, and other stakeholders to develop, implement, and evaluate the Illinois MDRO Prevention Workplan.
  2. Provides technical assistance and training to local health departments, laboratories, and healthcare facilities related to healthcare associated infections (HAI) and MDRO prevention.
  3. Directs and performs surveillance, investigation, response, and reporting for novel and targeted MDROs and HAIs.
  4. Participates in regional and national efforts related to HAI and MDRO prevention to share best practices and maintain up-to-date knowledge on current guidance and standards in the field.
  5. Serves as working supervisor.
  6. Participates in developing grant applications for the HAI/AR program
  7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires possession of a Bachelor’s degree in epidemiology, demography, bio-statistics, sociology, psychology, economics or related social science research field from an accredited university.
  • Requires four years of professional experience in applied epidemiology, bio-statistics, or in population, or a related research field.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Three years’ experience related to healthcare associated infections or other infectious diseases.
  • Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques related to epidemiology, public health and disease outbreak investigations.
  • Three years’ professional experience communicating in writing and orally with a variety of audiences.
  • Three years’ experience leading teams.
  • Three years of experience using REDCap and SAS.
  • Three years of experience with organizing and managing multiple projects, with high attention to deadlines.
  • Three years of experience analyzing programs and associated functions to develop an effective course of action.
  • One year experience with standard software applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

  Conditions of Employment

  • Requires a valid driver’s license.
  • Requires the ability to travel.

  Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
  Work Location: 122 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60603-6191

  Job Family: Leadership & Management

  Agency Contact: DPH.HRApplications@illinois.gov

  Agency Phone: 217-785-2031

  This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

  Revolving Door:

  Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during
  State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

  APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

  Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

  If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

  State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

  Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

  If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

  State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

  Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

  The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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• About the company

  The Governor of Illinois is the chief executive of the State of Illinois, and the various agencies and departments over which the officer has jurisdiction, as prescribed in the state constitution.

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