The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for providing technical guidance to county health department TB Control Programs. This position covers Polk, Hardee, Manatee, Hillsborough, Sumter, Citrus, Hernando, Pasco and Pinellas counties. The position is assigned and administratively supervised by the Polk CHD. The position as a shared resource between CH - Ds in assigned region, requires strong case management skills, ability to work independently, ability to manage multiple program and policy issues simultaneously, and excellent communication skills. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and implementing activities associated with surveillance and investigation of suspected and confirmed tuberculosis. Incumbent may have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties. Surveillance Activities- Responsible for ensuring timeliness, accuracy and completeness of TB related data contained in the Florida Departments of Health’s Health Management System (HMS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Report of a Verified Case of Tuberculosis (RVCT), the CDC Aggregate Report for Program Evaluation (ARPE) and the CDC Electronic Disease notification (EDN) Reporting System in the assigned counties. These duties will be achieved by: Completes and/or conducts a data quality assurance review of all RVC - Ts and EDN reports upon submission from the CH - Ds, rejecting submissions as necessary and communicating/educating the reason(s) for rejection to the CHD staff member assigned responsibility for completing the form locally. Works with appropriate CHD staff members to address issues identified by the “alerts” generated by the TB Control Section in a timely manner. Utilizes tools available on the restricted TB Control Section’s SharePoint site to identify and resolve incomplete reporting or documentation by the CHD, assess and shares reasons for negative outcomes with CHD and provides periodic CHD-specific performance reports, as requested or required. Submits High Profile Notification Forms to the TB Control Section as required and within defined timelines. Generation of county-specific demographic and performance reports as requested or warranted by CHD Directors and/or Administrators, Completes surveillance reports as applicable. Technical and On-site Assistance/ Mentoring – Incumbent will provide technical assistance as requested and warranted to local CHD staff responsible for the duties listed below in the assigned counties. This assistance will be with, but not limited to, the following: Contact investigations, lost and delinquent investigations (return to or initial care), documentation in HMS, Surveillance reporting (RVCT/ EDN), Inter-jurisdictional Notifications (incoming and outgoing), Acquiring incentives and enablers, Identifying potential providers of temporary housing or inspection of identified housing for appropriateness. Recommendations for resolution of identified TB program related issues, community partner outreach, orienting and/or mentoring new or existing staff in all topics listed above. In addition, acts as a mentor to his 9 counties, and helps them in person or via the phone. Travels to other counties to train the nurse manager and DIS workers on how to do conduct case contact investigations. Responsible for training local staff in the assigned counties in proper completion of RVCT and other required program reports. Program Evaluation/ Quality Improvement Activities – Incumbent will serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide these services to the CH - Ds in assigned counties. Duties will include, but not be limited to: Pre-evaluation performance assessment, staff interviews and shadowing, medical record auditing, assistance in implementation of evaluation recommendations, participation in TB case and cohort reviews, provision of CHD-specific performance feedback, provision of data analysis and interpretation for program performance improvement and/or efficiencies. Provision of on-site information gathering at state and federal correctional facilities related to TB suspects, cases and contact investigations in these institutions. Assists TB Central Office team with statewide Quality Improvement Reviews within and outside of assigned area. Program and Community Support Provides statistical data to healthcare facilities and community partners to assist in their development of their infection control plans. Provides in Service and education to community groups. Provides program support to counties in assigned counties when local TB Staff are on leave or out of the office, to include directly observed therapy and any other needs that may arise. Acts as TB Program Coordinator for other Regions when TB Coordinators or Managers are out of office. Assists in identifying Community Partners to assist with diagnostic needs of TB patients. Compilation of quarterly activity reports providing a summation of surveillance, technical assistance and program evaluation/quality improvement activities in the previous quarter throughout assigned counties and submission to CHD Directors or Administrators and the TB Control Section. Other duties assigned by supervisor. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of Public Health Knowledge of various computer programs Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments Ability to communicate effectively Ability to demonstrate leadership Ability to analyze processes/functions/data and take corrective action Ability to develop strong community partnerships Qualifications: Minimum - Valid FL driver’s license Preferred - Experience working directly with patients diagnosed with active tuberculosis or other communicable diseases Other job-related requirements for this position: Emergency Duty: Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. Confidentiality: Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties. Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts. Vision: To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Values: I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely. C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems. A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect. R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners. E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement. Where You Will Work: Bartow, FL The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: Annual and Sick Leave benefits; Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year; State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options; Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit Please be advised: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days. All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.