The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized aliens who can provide evidence of their identity as required by federal law.
K0220565 Medical Investigator
This position is Open Until Filled and subject to close at any time. Position will be filled as soon as possible to perform work to meet grant requirements.
Serve as the main KDHE contact for the Rotavirus Vaccine Effectiveness Study and works closely with staff at the Children's Mercy Hospital (CMH) to accomplish study objectives and goals. Primary responsibilities include (1) managing, monitoring, and tracking the surveillance data gathered during the study; (2) developing and maintaining a project database on a secure website accessible to both agencies; (3) submitting and reporting surveillance data and project updates to management at KDHE, CMH, and CDC on a timely basis; and (4) collaborating with CMH and CDC to review, track, and monitor progress towards study objectives and performance measures and address any risks, delays, and problems. Ensure ongoing communication with CMH and CDC and regularly participate in project meetings and conference calls. Coordinate with CMH staff to complete specific study objectives including the collection of vaccination histories on all study enrollees and the timely collection of stool specimens from enrollees. Ensure proper and secure documentation of all data collected and submit the information to CMH project members. Provide status reports to CMH staff that summarize KDHE activities related to enrollee follow-up. Assist with case investigations and infectious disease outbreaks by conferring with local health departments and health care providers, reviewing reports of positive laboratory tests, and discussing diagnostic criteria and treatment regimens. Conduct interviews involving infected patients or parents of infected patients, locating and motivating exposed contacts to seek prompt medical evaluation and treatment, and submitting case reports as appropriate. Provide education and recommendations regarding control of disease outbreaks based on results of field epidemiologic investigations and State and Federal guidelines.
A complete position description can be e-mailed upon request.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a health-related field.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications: :
Appropriate KS license if employee is trained in a health-related field (e.g. Nursing).
Preferred Qualifications:
Three years of experience in disease control, epidemiology, nursing, medical investigation, and/or clinical public health. Knowledge of and ability to apply the use of computers for the manipulation, analysis, and management of epidemiological data. Ability to organize data/results for dissemination. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain favorable relationships with colleagues and outside partners. Knowledge of incubation periods, periods of communicability, common modes of transmission, and public health significance of all communicable diseases. Knowledge of prevention and control measures. Knowledge of outbreak investigations. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Proofreading, editing, attention to detail Knowledge of infectious diseases Knowledge of vaccine-preventable diseases Knowledge of prevention and control measures. How your application will be evaluated:
- KDHE gives full consideration to applicants who meet the application deadline and provide a complete State of Kansas application with supporting documentation to satisfy the Minimum Requirements (MR) of the position (i.e. copies of license, transcripts confirming degree completion, etc.). All application materials must be received by the closing date posted on the vacancy announcement in order to be considered for the position. Positions without a specific closing date (Open Until Filled) are subject to closing at any time.
- All applicants must submit a complete application and appropriate documentation for each vacancy applied for.
- Complete applications will be scanned electronically and forwarded to the hiring manager for review of minimum requirements of the position and for ranking in order of pre determined screening criteria from the position description. Applicants who rank the highest in comparison to these skills will be selected for interview.
- Information submitted may be verified for accuracy. Please follow all instructions carefully as failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in you not being considered for employment.
- If applicants are interviewed for the position, performance based interview questions will be used. In addition, candidates may be interviewed by a panel.
Performance Standards:
To be successful, the expectation is that a candidate will be able to competently perform the routine tasks of the position with limited supervision by the end of the probation period or a reasonable timeframe.
How to apply:
- Applicants should register or update their personal data with the State of Kansas at http://jobs.ks.gov
- From this site, you can search job vacancies and apply directly to agencies.
- Submit an electronic application, transcripts, and licenses needed to meet the minimum qualifications for this position to recruiter@kdheks.gov; or mail to KDHE, Human Resources, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 580, Topeka, KS 66612; or fax to 785-296-6320.
Veterans Preference Eligible (VPE):
Applicants claiming Veterans Preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 to the Division of Personnel Services. Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a veteran under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best-qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. Additional VPE information can be found at http://da.ks.gov/ps/aaa/recruitment/veterans.htm
Contact Information:
Questions about this position may be sent to recruiter@kdheks.gov, 785-296-1290. 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 580, Topeka, KS 66612 or fax 785-296-6320.
The Department of Health and Environment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KDHE encourages applications from all persons. Federal and state legislation prohibits discrimination of the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, and veteran status. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact Human Resources at 785-296-1290 if accommodations are needed in completing an application, interviewing and any other aspect of the employment process. EOE/VPE
The mission of KDHE is to protect the health and environment of all Kansans by promoting responsible choices.
