| Post Code: D721 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS9576 | |
| Classification Number: C1116 | |
| Open: 09/23/2009 | |
| Revised: 09/24/2009 (Revised Salary) | |
| Close: 10/6/2009 | |
| Location: Portland | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
Limited-Duration
This employment opportunity is with the Public Health Division (PHD), which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one limited duration opening (12 months from the date of hire) within the Office of Disease Prevention and Epidemiology Section located in PORTLAND. These positions are represented by a union. Benefits for these positions include a family health plan and leave accrual. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures. OR Three years of experience as a research assistant comparable to the work of a Research Analyst 1; or two years experience using computer applications to help gather, compile, analyze, and report information and statistical data. Copy of your transcripts must be submitted if using the degree qualify to verify the six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures. Please CLEARLY MARK the qualifying courses. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING A State of Oregon Application Form PD100 that clearly shows you meet the minimum requirements listed under the QUALIFICATIONS section of the announcement. A cover letter (no more than 3 pages) that clearly addresses each of the following desired competencies listed below. If you do not respond to each of the desired competencies, you may not be offered an interview. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the desired competencies will be invited to interview.
You may e-mail, deliver, mail or FAX your completed application. It must be received no later than the application deadline. E-mail directly to DHS.Recruitment@state.or.us
Please include announcement number LEHS9576 in the subject line of the e-mail.
Deliver or Mail:
Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
ATTENTION: Laura Tupper
500 Summer Street NE, E22
Salem OR 97301-1099
OR
FAX your application to 503-378-2249
When faxing your application please include a cover sheet indicating the number of pages sent.
Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications.
APPLICATION PROCESS Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following: Access the DHS website at http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs Contact your local Oregon Employment Department office. If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-5698 (voice) or 503-945-6214 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. Pay on all announcements may change without notice. Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional application information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date of the recruitment. If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of a criminal background and driving records check. Any history of criminal activity will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The purpose of this position is to assist and support primary investigators and the project coordinator(s) with the collection, management and analyses of surveillance data and with other epidemiologic case-control studies conducted within the Emerging Infection Program (EIP) of the Acute & Communicable Disease Prevention Program. Responsibilities include supporting the establishment and coordination Oregon’s population-based surveillance system to monitor and study severe cervical dysplasia conditions among study populations within the state to assess the impact of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in collaboration with CDC's HPV Vaccine Impact Monitoring Project (HPV-IMPACT). Under the supervision of the PI and guidance of the project coordinator, working with the CDC and other project site staff, the position will assist in the recruitment, coordination, and monitoring and providing technical assistance for the electronic and paper reporting from histopathology laboratories; follow-up with healthcare providers, case-patients and Oregon's ALERT Immunization Information System to collect HPV test status and other needed information; assuring that pathology specimens from sampled certain cases are selected correctly and properly sent to CDC's laboratory for further testing, working with cytopathology laboratories to enumerate unduplicated counts of screened women, coordinating case-control studies as needed, and assuring timely reporting to CDC. In addition to coordinating the work of collecting data from cases, this position will manage project data systems, analyze and interpret data and provide findings to study collaborators, the funding agency, clinicians and the general public, and serve as a technical consult on these studies to interested parties. MAJOR DUTIES INCLUDE: Assists with planning and conducting of chart reviews of cases reported from laboratories and other reporting sources to obtain complete reports and for report quality assurance purposes as needed. In collaboration with CDC, the Project PI and Coordinator, assists with the design and refinement of the surveillance system and research protocols and refines existing protocols. Ensures reporting and study protocols are met. Assist with recruitment of histopathology and other laboratories to report case-patient information completely. Collects and assists with collection of surveillance and study data through multiple methods including: secure electronic and mailed or faxed reports from laboratories and healthcare providers, telephone interviews of patients, parents, physicians, and ancillary medical staff; and through contact with Oregon Immunization Registry personnel. Develops, tests, and manages surveillance and study databases and ensures and periodically reviews the quality of data (e.g., develops and manages a CIN-AIS case report module within ACDP’s Filemaker-based system in consultation with other staff and consultants.) Uses statistical software, such as Access, SAS or SPSS, for data management and analysis. Produces periodic (e.g., bi-weekly) reports of case reporting from reporting sources and providing reporting sources with timely feedback regarding report completeness and accuracy. Assists with developing case tracking methods for tracking the completion of basic and enhanced case report data from multiple providers, laboratories, and case-patients. Assists with assuring that selected pathology specimens are properly sent to CDC for further testing, that specimens are tracked according to project protocols, and that reports are received back from CDC on time. Evaluates quality and adequacy of surveillance and research tools and systems and provides feedback to CDC on quality of the surveillance system and study design and methodology. Display data in graphs, tables, and maps. Assists with summarizing data and writing semi-annual reports for CDC. Writes and revises documentation of project database systems and computer programs and algorithms. Writes sections and provides review and comment for protocols for any involved institutional review boards and helps with preparing responses to queries from institutional review boards. Assists with the preparation of written and oral reports for other interested partners and for presentations at state and national scientific meetings. Prepares and provides resource and recruitment documents for reporting laboratories and clinicians. Provides computer technical support for database management, conference calls, meetings and project presentations. Supports other project activities as needed. WORKING CONDITIONS Must be able to access information from a variety of sources with other experts. Must be able to conduct interviews during evenings and weekends; travel, including driving, may be required in all increment weather conditions. You must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record. If not, you must be able to provide an alternate method of transportation. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. We provide leadership in public health services. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs/salary.shtml PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. | |
