HIV Surveillance Program Supervisor (Epidemiology Investigation Supervisor) - PN 20013650

Ohio Department of Public Safety; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Health's HIV Surveillance Program seeks an HIV Surveillance Program Supervisor to lead statewide surveillance efforts, manage data quality, and supervise staff. This role blends epidemiology expertise with grant administration and program management.

Ideal candidates have graduate-level public health training and experience in epidemiology and leadership, with the ability to communicate findings and collaborate with state and federal partners. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Completion of graduate core program in public health or preventive medicine AND 12 mos. exp. in epidemiology investigation with local or federal health agency which included 6 mos. exp. performing duties comparable with duties of Epidemiology Investigator 3, 65763.
• 6 mos. exp. as Epidemiology Investigator 3, 65763.
• Alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Qualifications noted above

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and manages all aspects of statewide surveillance and epidemiology program for HIV/AIDS Surveillance: ensures quality and security of data
• Evaluates and improves surveillance systems and epidemiologic methods (e.g., develops and implements follow-up protocols, plans software updates)
• Ensures program activity complies with Ohio laws, federal standards and grant requirements
• Co-develops HIV/STI/Hepatitis B and C Surveillance Section policies and procedures to maximize value of surveillance and epidemiologic data
• Supervises program staff
• Directs gathering, analysis, and dissemination of data to develop conclusions and theories on disease incidence, prevalence, spread, and etiology
• Serves as lead on HIV surveillance under Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Integrated HIV Surveillance and Prevention Cooperative Agreements
• Writes, edits and/or presents reports of research/investigations along with other materials for publication
• Liaises with Bureau staff and city, county, state, and federal officials
• Represents department/agency on relevant committees and/or workgroups
• Provides consultation and training on HIV surveillance and epidemiologic methods
• Answers questions from public; acts as contact person for news media when directed

Skills

Public Health

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Leading Others

Organizing and Planning

Education

Graduate degree in public health or preventive medicine

Tools

Grants Administration

Management

Operational and Administrative Support

Job description

Job Description - HIV Surveillance Program Supervisor (Epidemiology Investigation Supervisor) - PN 20013650 (2600070U)

HIV Surveillance Program Supervisor (Epidemiology Investigation Supervisor) - PN 20013650 ( 2600070U )

Organization

Health

Agency Contact Name and Information : Kristi W. will contact individuals selected for an interview.

Unposting Date

Oct 5, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Health Department Building 246 North High Street 1st Floor Columbus 43215

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $40.40

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday

Union : Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Public Health

Technical Skills : Grants Administration, Management, Operational and Administrative Support

Professional Skills : Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Leading Others, Organizing and Planning

Agency Overview

About Us: Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

ODH's HIV Surveillance Program is responsible for the on-going and systematic collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of population-based information about persons diagnosed and living with HIV and/or AIDS in Ohio. More details may be found here , under "Know Our Programs" on the ODH website.

Job Description

What You'll Do

Our ideal HIV Surveillance Program Supervisor is a proven performer whose technical expertise (e.g., methodology, analysis, grants, data management) is elevated by a robust communication skillset. If you're ready to balance the demands of day-to-day program oversight with the challenge of developing and motivating a team - all while pushing yourself to becomea more effective, collaborative public health leader - then this might be the role for you.

Primary Duties

• Plans, implements, and manages all aspects of statewide surveillance and epidemiology program for HIV/AIDS Surveillance:
  • ensures quality and security of data
  • evaluates and improves surveillance systems and epidemiologic methods (e.g., develops and implements follow-up protocols, plans software updates)
  • ensures program activity complies with Ohio laws, federal standards and grant requirements
• Co-develops HIV/STI/Hepatitis B and C Surveillance Section policies and procedures to maximize value of surveillance and epidemiologic data
• Supervises program staff

Additional Duties

• Directs gathering, analysis, and dissemination of data to develop conclusions and theories on disease incidence, prevalence, spread, and etiology
• Serves as lead on HIV surveillance under Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Integrated HIV Surveillance and Prevention Cooperative Agreements
• Writes, edits and/or presents reports of research/investigations along with other materials for publication
• Liaises with Bureau staff and city, county, state, and federal officials
• Represents department/agency on relevant committees and/or workgroups
• Provides consultation and training on HIV surveillance and epidemiologic methods
• Answers questions from public; acts as contact person for news media when directed

Unusual Working Conditions

May require travel; may be away from home and normal work site up to 30 days during emergencies; may be exposed to contagious and communicable diseases and toxic or hazardous chemicals.

Qualifications

• Completion of graduate core program in public health or preventive medicine AND 12 mos. exp. in epidemiology investigation with local or federal health agency which included 6 mos. exp. performing duties comparable with duties of Epidemiology Investigator 3, 65763.
• 6 mos. exp. as Epidemiology Investigator 3, 65763.
• Alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Qualifications noted above

Educational Transcripts Requirements

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Job Skills

Epidemiology

Technical Skills

Operational and Administrative Support, Management, Grants Administration

Professional Skills

Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Leading Others, Organizing and Planning

Supplemental Information

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 14, Step 1 of the Exempt (E1) Pay Range Schedule ($40.40 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($42.70) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

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BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.