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Disease Surveillance Coordinator
East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center —Columbus, NE
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Maintain accurate case records in state and local surveillance systems. One year of experience in public health, healthcare, disease surveillance, epidemiology,…
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Disease Surveillance Coordinator

East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center -
Columbus, NE

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

East Central District Health Department is hiring a Disease Surveillance Coordinator to support communicable disease surveillance, case investigations, outbreak response, public health reporting, and data management.

This position works with healthcare providers, laboratories, schools, long-term care facilities, and Nebraska DHHS to help monitor disease trends and protect community health.

This is an in-office position based in Columbus, Nebraska. Remote work is not available.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Monitor and investigate reportable communicable diseases
Review and manage disease reports through NEDSS and other systems
Conduct case investigations, interviews, exposure assessments, and contact tracing
Maintain accurate case records in state and local surveillance systems
Provide disease control education to individuals, providers, schools, and community partners
Assist with outbreak investigations and emerging public health threats
Participate in public health emergency preparedness and response activities
Support public health reporting, performance management, and accreditation efforts

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Nursing, Health Sciences, Community Health, or a related field
One year of experience in public health, healthcare, disease surveillance, epidemiology, or a related field
Relevant internship, practicum, or field experience may be considered.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Master of Public Health, or related degree
Experience with communicable disease investigations
Experience using NEDSS, NESIIS, REDCap, or similar systems
Registered Nurse licensure
Bilingual English/Spanish skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged periods of sitting may be required.
Occasional bending, lifting, stooping, and stretching.
Normal hearing and vision required.
Ability to maintain eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate office equipment (e.g., computer keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator).
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds as needed.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related requirements and to perform other job-related duties requested by East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

FTCA liability protection for medical malpractice is afforded to covered individuals by virtue of their working relationship with GNCHC, a FTCA covered entity when they are performing covered activities.

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