HIV/AIDS Data Quality Consultant

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The HIV/AIDS Data Quality Consultant supports statewide HIV surveillance by maintaining accurate, timely data within the electronic HIV/AIDS Reporting System (eHARS) and the NC Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NC EDSS). The role requires independent work planning, strong data-management skills, and clear communication with program partners.

This position focuses on pediatric HIV surveillance, data submissions, and ensuring rapid turnaround for field investigations while upholding

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting public health reporting regulations for HIV/AIDS surveillance.
• Experience using eHARS and NC EDSS to enter and review surveillance data.
• Ability to plan independently and communicate clearly with program partners.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HIV surveillance data in eHARS and NC EDSS for statewide reporting.
• Evaluate case-report workflows and refer reports for field investigation.
• Coordinate pediatric HIV surveillance data collection and reporting.
• Review incoming case information to enable rapid field interviews.
• Prepare data sets for program management and surveillance reporting needs.
• Ensure data quality and confidentiality in all data handling.
• Support monthly data transmissions to CDC and verify technical accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes and system integrations.
• Collaborate with internal staff to resolve data discrepancies and maintain quality.

Skills

Public health surveillance

eHARS/NC EDSS

Data management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Job description

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The HIV/AIDS Data Quality Consultant supports statewide HIV surveillance by maintaining accurate, timely data within the electronic HIV/AIDS Reporting System (eHARS) and the NC Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NC EDSS). The position evaluates reporting workflows, identifies cases requiring regional follow-up, and ensures rapid turnaround of information to support timely field investigation.

This role also serves as the primary contact for Pediatric HIV surveillance activities and assists with data collection and documentation for pediatric cases. The Consultant provides technical expertise on required data submissions, system integration needs, and program reporting requirements. The position operates in a fast-paced environment that requires independent work planning, consistent communication, and strong data-management skills.

Key Duties Include:

• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date HIV surveillance data in eHARS and NC EDSS to support statewide reporting requirements.
• Evaluating case-report workflows to determine which reports require regional follow-up and ensuring timely referral for field investigation.
• Serving as the primary contact for Pediatric HIV surveillance activities and coordinating data collection for pediatric cases.
• Reviewing incoming case information and ensuring rapid turnaround so field staff can locate and interview individuals as quickly as possible.
• Compiling, printing, and preparing data sets for program management and surveillance reporting needs.
• Communicating clearly and concisely with program partners regarding data needs, reporting timelines, and documentation requirements.
• Supporting the preparation and submission of required monthly data transmissions to CDC and verifying technical accuracy.
• Identifying opportunities to improve business processes, reporting workflows, and data-system integration.
• Coordinating with internal program staff to resolve data discrepancies, address reporting issues, and maintain data quality standards.
• Managing self-directed daily work while ensuring adherence to required timelines, quality standards, and confidentiality expectations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $52,592.00 - $92,036.00

Recruitment Range: $52,592.00 - $59,899.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Experience interpreting and applying public health reporting regulations for STD/HIV/AIDS cases in North Carolina, including policies related to disease control and case-management protocols.
• Demonstrated experience using eHARS and NC EDSS to enter, review, and update HIV and STD surveillance data, including the application of morbidity statistics and public health program evaluation principles.
• Experience preparing and delivering clear written and verbal communications to diverse audiences and contributing to program planning or needs-assessment activities that support unit objectives.
• Demonstrated success reviewing and processing detailed surveillance reports and evaluating data-processing workflows to identify errors, ensure accuracy, and support system improvement.
• Experience working collaboratively with team members to resolve surveillance-processing issues, coordinate information flow, and maintain consistent data-quality standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality and secure handling of sensitive patient information in accordance with public health privacy requirements.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Position Is 100% Federally Funded

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work independently in non-handicapped accessible areas.

About the NC Division of Public Health (DPH):

The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.

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