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About the Role

Under the direction of the HIV Cactus Surveillance Group Manager, this role is responsible for data collection, surveillance follow-up, and data entry into The HIV and STD Integrated System (THISIS) for the rural areas of Texas. The position involves collecting reports of HIV/AIDS cases and perinatally exposed infants, performing medical record abstractions, and collaborating with local Public Health Follow Up to manage workflows in THISIS.

Responsibilities

Collect reports of HIV and AIDS cases diagnosed and treated, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely entry into THISIS.
Conduct HIV surveillance follow-up activities, including medical record abstractions, to report all HIV and AIDS cases.
Perform continuous epidemiologic follow-up on all cases missing key information.
Collect reports of pediatric HIV and AIDS cases, infants born exposed to HIV, and pregnant women living with HIV.
Complete a Pediatric Case Report Form (PCRF) and an updated Adult Case Report Form (ACRF) for each perinatal exposure investigated.
Conduct Out of State Record searches and Routine Interstate Deduplication activities.
Manage THISIS workflows assigned to the designated Service Area.
Perform person and disease case deduplication.
Actively participate and/or serve in a supporting role to meet agency obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in public health.
Experience in applicable public health programs such as chronic or infectious disease may substitute for education on a year-by-year basis.
Experience collecting public health information from medical records or other data sources.
Experience entering public health information into an electronic data collection system.
Experience in coordinating with group members in the development or implementation of a project.

Skills

Proficiency in word processing, database software applications, and spreadsheet software applications.
Knowledge of infectious disease control or disease surveillance.
Knowledge of HIV control and/or reporting.
Skill in preparing reports and delivering public health information in presentations.
Skill in verbal and written communications.
Ability to work with others to resolve complex issues.
Ability to train others regarding quality data collection and data entry.

Location

AUSTIN, TX

Work Type

Full time
Regular
Not Eligible for Telework

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in public health

Salary/Compensations

$54,000.00

Benefits

Insurance coverage available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

About the Company

DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas.
DSHS offers opportunities for early career pathways.

Equal Opportunity

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability.