Manager, Communicable & Emerging Diseases - Harris County
Houston, TX
About the Job
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About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Position Overview:
Within the Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance, and Emerging Diseases and under the supervision of the Senior Manager for Communicable and Emerging Diseases, the Communicable and Emerging Diseases Manager leads the day to day operations and management of disease surveillance for communicable and emerging infectious diseases. This position works closely with the Intake and Case Investigation Manager and Communicable and Emerging Diseases Supervisor monitoring of disease trends, active and passive surveillance activities, and implementation of the Senior Manager's goals and objectives.
Duties & Responsibilities:
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Position Overview:
Within the Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance, and Emerging Diseases and under the supervision of the Senior Manager for Communicable and Emerging Diseases, the Communicable and Emerging Diseases Manager leads the day to day operations and management of disease surveillance for communicable and emerging infectious diseases. This position works closely with the Intake and Case Investigation Manager and Communicable and Emerging Diseases Supervisor monitoring of disease trends, active and passive surveillance activities, and implementation of the Senior Manager's goals and objectives.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Leads the communicable disease and emerging disease team of epidemiologists within OESED, including staff development and training, program operations, and partner communication. Oversees and participates in 24/7 on-call duty.
- Identifies gaps and areas for improvement in operations, makes recommendations for program enhancements, and implements approved changes under the direction of the Senior Manager. Ensures operations meet quality assurances standards.
- Ensures processes and plans are updated and key performance indicators are met. Overseeing staff training and cross-training to ensure proficient workforce and available surge capacity if needed for emerging disease or disaster response.
- Contributes to department wide reporting and initiatives pertaining to communicable and emerging diseases. Oversees improvements to and reporting from disease case management system.
- Represents OESED and HCPH at departmental, regional, state, or national meetings or committees related to communicable and emerging diseases. In the absence of the Communicable and Emerging Diseases Senior Manager, attends meetings and responds to inquiries on their behalf.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Location: Houston, Texas
Agency: Public Health Services
Source : Harris County