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State of Alaska - Anchorage, AK
posted about 1 month ago
About the position
Join the Department of Health! We're thrilled to welcome you! We've made our application process more accessible than ever. Please take a look at our job announcement below. If you can see yourself in this role, apply now-your next opportunity awaits! This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. Are you ready to lead a passionate team and make a difference? In this role, you will join a dedicated and competent team of experts who are passionate about making a difference for Alaskans. As a supervisor in the HIV/STD Program, housed in the Section of Epidemiology, you will tackle the STI epidemics in Alaska. You will have the pleasure of directly supervising 4-5 Disease Intervention Specialists 1 as they work tirelessly to support patients in getting testing and treatment for STIs.
Responsibilities
- Co-lead and support a group of Disease Intervention Specialists to assist Alaskans in finding proper treatment for complicated diseases
- Keep a keen eye on STI trends in the state
- Use creative and critical thinking to come up with solution-oriented ideas for improving STI testing modalities, healthcare provider practices, and patient outreach methods
- Assist the team in applying the most up-to-date federal STI guidelines to our work
- Engage with public health practitioners such as surveillance specialists, epidemiologists, informaticists, and public health nurses in the program, the section, and the community
Requirements
- Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible experience in public health, health administration, nursing, epidemiology, health sciences, education, health education, community health, emergency medical services, psychology, social sciences, biological sciences, social work, or a closely related field.
- Competency in Evidence-Based Practice, Interpersonal Skills, Managing Human Resources, Public Health, and Technical Competence.
Benefits
- Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available
- Optional insurance benefits including term life, long-term and short-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment
- Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
- Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
- Paid leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
