The Rockland County Department of Health is currently seeking a candidate to perform professional public health work involving responsibility for developing, implementing, and overseeing programs regarding County-wide communicable disease and chronic disease surveillance activities. The work is performed under the direction of the Commissioner of Health and in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations.

Typical Work Activities

Develops, implements, and coordinates programs and procedures related to surveillance of communicable disease threats, including, but not limited to tuberculosis, hepatitis, and viral infections.
Identifies populations at risk and diseases associated with such populations.
Investigates acute and chronic conditions or other adverse outcomes in the population.
Oversees, coordinates, and compiles communicable disease and epidemiology reports (e.g., Community Health Assessment, Community Health Improvement Plan).
Develops policies and procedures for disease prevention and control, as directed by the Commissioner of Health.
Meets with Health Department management staff to develop strategic plans to address identified community health needs.
Provides consultation, training, and staff support services within the Department of Health.
Acts as liaison with County physicians, infection control nurses, governmental agencies, schools, outside agencies, and other community organizations to ensure coordinated communicable disease surveillance activities.
Represents the Department of Health at meetings and conferences with healthcare organizations, governmental agencies, community groups, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

A Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biology, or a comparable curriculum, and two (2) years of professional (post-Master’s degree) experience in public health, at least one (1) year of which must have included epidemiology as the primary function of the work.

Candidate will be required to take the Director of Epidemiology and Public Health Planning civil service examination and be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Starting salary is $88,079 including, but not limited to, the following: Medical, Dental, and Vision; Time off including vacation, personal, and holiday time; New York State Pension eligibility.

To be considered for this position, please send an application to DOHPersonnel@co.rockland.ny.us. Applications can be found at http://rocklandgov.com/departments/personnel/guidelines-and-forms/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $88,079.00 per year

Medical Specialty:

Public Health

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Education:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

Public health: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Rockland County Department of Health jobs

Director of Epidemiology and Public Health Planning