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Job ResponsibilitiesCareers at DPH: Work that makes a difference!Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing EquityManagement/LeadershipProvide supervision to a team which may include nurse consultants, antibiotic stewardship (AS) pharmacist, and program coordinators. Serves as the primary point of contact for Healthcare Associated infections (HAI) communications with and reporting to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC), including annual workplan development for the Healthcare Associated Infections / Antibiotic Resistance ( HAI/AR) section of the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity ( ELC) Cooperative Agreement and reporting performance measures. Serves on the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) work group to monitor HAI/AR program performance measures and spending. Coordination of activities with the AR Lab Network regional lab. Coordinates prevention activities with partners (e.g., healthcare facilities, SC Hospital Association (SCHA), South Carolina Health Care Association (SCHCA), quality improvement programs such as Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organizations (QIN-QIOs), etc.). Actively participates in convening the Hospital Infections Disclosure Act ( HIDA) Advisory Committee, including maintaining and fostering relationships and coordinating implementation plans across partners to achieve HAI/AR priorities.Consultation/Staff Development/Quality AssuranceServes as a subject matter expert for HAI surveillance for the prevention and control of HAIs and emerging pathogens. Provide expert consultation and education to healthcare facilities and select non-healthcare settings regarding facility infection prevention and control programs and advise on procedures to prevent, identify, report, investigate, control communicable diseases, and emerging pathogen preparedness. Provide healthcare facilities with written recommendations and guidance for mitigation of identified gaps. Maintain knowledge of Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship and support staff in the development of AS initiatives. Assist in identifying, developing and providing infection prevention and control training for public health staff, healthcare facilities and select non-healthcare settings. Assist the HAI epidemiologist in reviewing and validating data as needed.ResponseSupport outbreak investigation and response activities for novel or targeted multidrug-resistant organisms and other HAIs. Support rapid response to control newly identified HAI and AR risks. Conduct response-driven on-site infection control assessments at healthcare facilities where an outbreak has been identified.Other duties as assigned in the HAI Unit and Communicable Disease Epidemiology Section ( CDES). Non-nursing staff only: Assist with Medical Equipment Power Shelters (MEPS) operations and support client emergency response including CPR, First Aid and AED, and be willing and available to assist during times of public health emergency and outbreak response efforts.Minimum And Additional RequirementsState Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and professional experience related to the position.Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.Agency Additional Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school with a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory technology, microbiology, or a Registered Nurse. At a minimum, four (4) years of experience as a medical laboratory technologist, microbiologist or as a Registered Nurse. One year of work experience in a supervisory, managerial, teaching or consulting capacity. Registered Nurse must have one (1) of the years of experience in infectious disease. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or experience in healthcare associated infections (HAI) prevention practices, surveillance methods and definitions, and data analysis.Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.Preferred QualificationsExperience using Microsoft Office Software. Experience using the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) infection tracking system.Additional CommentsDRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.SC DPH is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.Reasonable Accommodation: Applicants needing an accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for an accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for temporary grant positions that includes:
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