PROGRAM COORDINATOR ENHANCED SURVEILLANCE

Cook County Government; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

Public Service Holiday Forgiveness (PS

Job summary

Cook County Health & Hospitals System in Forest Park, IL, seeks a Program Coordinator to oversee Enhanced Surveillance activities, including syndromic and wastewater monitoring, and to generate reports for outbreak response.

The role requires a Master’s in epidemiology/biostatistics, 5 years in disease surveillance, and 2 years of supervisory experience, with strong data analysis skills in R/SAS/Python.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or related Public Health concentration.
• Five (5) years of experience in disease surveillance and control or epidemiologic data analysis.
• Two (2) years of supervisory and/or managerial experience in relevant public health programs.
• Proficiency in R, SAS, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and conducts Enhanced Surveillance activities including syndromic and wastewater surveillance.
• Supervises program staff and generates surveillance reports to inform disease prevalence and outbreaks.
• Partners with local, state, and federal agencies and participates in meetings and training.

Skills

Proficient in R, SAS, or Python

Supervisory experience

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or related Public Health concentration

Tools

R

SAS

Python

Job description

Job Description - PROGRAM COORDINATOR ENHANCED SURVEILLANCE (00139526)

Job Description

PROGRAM COORDINATOR ENHANCED SURVEILLANCE

Job Number:

00139526

Job Posting

Sep 15, 2026, 6:07:59 PM

Closing Date

Sep 30, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Full-time Shift Start Time : 8:30 A.M. Shift End Time : 4:30 P.M.

Organization

Health and Hospital Systems

JOB TITLE: PROGRAM COORDINATOR ENHANCED SURVEILLANCE

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC HEALTH

SHIFT: 8:30AM - 4:30PM

LOCATION: FOREST PARK

Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

Job Summary

The Program Coordinator, Enhanced Surveillance (Program Coordinator) plans, organizes, coordinates, and conducts Enhanced Surveillance activities, including syndromic surveillance, wastewater surveillance, surveillance for diseases of seasonal importance (including respiratory diseases and endemic vector-borne disease), and other enhanced or non-traditional surveillance activities. Supervises program staff in all areas of Enhanced Surveillance. The Program Coordinator is responsible for generating surveillance reports to inform the prevalence and distribution of diseases routinely and during outbreaks. Participates in outbreak and control activities. Provides training andestablishesstrategic priorities in the areas ofsyndromic, wastewater, and seasonal surveillance, as well as other non-traditional surveillance data sources.

Typical Duties

• · Monitors data in non-traditional surveillance systems (e.g., syndromic, wastewater) and developsreports and dashboards to report on findings.
• · Developsandvalidatesmethods and procedures fornon-traditional surveillance.
• · Monitors data quality in non-traditional surveillance systems and works with partners to improve completeness and accuracy.
• · Overseesand directs enhanced surveillance for seasonal diseases including respiratory illness (e.g., influenza, COVID-19, and RSV) and West Nile Virus.
• · Assistswith immunization data analysis and reporting, particularly for respiratory immunizations.
• · Keeps the Director fully informed of pertinent information and follows through on assignments.
• · Explores and develops methods for communicable disease forecasting and modeling.
• · Analyzes and interprets data toidentifyepidemic trends and makes recommendations for strategies related to policy development, prevention, and program planning.
• · Supports informatics and data modernization initiatives, such as electronic case reporting.
• · Identifiesnew data sources for enhanced surveillance.
• · Maintains an enhanced surveillance procedure manual.
• · Collaborates with local, state, and federal partners in enhanced surveillance initiatives, including participation in relevant communities of practice.
• · Participates and representsthe agency at specified meetings and responds to inquiries from the public,mediaand health care professionals.
• · Available for on-call duties.
• · Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• · Master's degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or related Public Health concentration.
• · Five (5)years ofexperiencein disease surveillance and control or epidemiologic data analysis.
• · Two (2) years ofsupervisory and/or managerial experience in relevant public health programs
• · Proficient in R, SAS, or Python

Preferred Qualifications

• · Experience in communicable disease investigation.
• · Advanced knowledge of statistical methods

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• · Working knowledge of communicable disease regulations
• · Comprehensive knowledge oftheories, principles and practice of epidemiology and biostatistics in the field of public health
• · Proficiencyin the use of electronic databases and statistical software programs used for epidemiological analysis
• · Proficiencyin the use of computersoftware usedfor mapping
• · Skill in planning,developingand completing complex assignments with minimal direction.
• · Accurate judgment in making decisions and in meetingnew problems
• · Ability to work independently Ability toaccurately and effectively respond to common inquiries or complaintsfrom customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the public health community
• · Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
• · Ability to make sound discretionary decisions
• · Ability to work well under pressure
• · Ability torepresentCCDPH with tact and diplomacy
• · Abilityto work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

PLEASE READ

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

• A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not have eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING

Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Holiday Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.