Public Health Data & Disease Surveillance Assistant

Public Health Management Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) in Philadelphia seeks an Acute Communicable Disease Program Assistant to support surveillance, testing coordination, and outreach within the PDPH framework. The role emphasizes data management, specimen logistics, and community engagement in a grant-funded, on-site capacity.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in public health or related field, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Public Health or related field.
• Experience in public health or epidemiology is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support data management for communicable disease surveillance, including data entry and validation.
• Coordinate submission of specimens and documentation for testing at public health laboratories.
• Transport clinical specimens to PDPH facilities or labs for testing.
• Package specimens for shipment to CDC and other labs as needed.
• Notify providers of results for testing conducted at public health laboratories during outbreaks.
• Schedule educational activities with healthcare and community partners.
• Assist with organization and documentation of internal meetings and trainings.
• Maintain inventory of testing, mitigation, and outreach supplies and coordinate new purchases.
• Support data intake for vaccination, chemoprophylaxis, and testing clinics in the community.
• Assemble materials for response clinics, outreach events, and mailings.
• Conduct interview-based interviews by phone or in person when needed.
• Participate in emergency preparedness exercises and after-action debriefings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Strong communication

Telephone interviews

Independence & teamwork

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

REDCap

Job description

Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) in Philadelphia seeks an Acute Communicable Disease Program Assistant to support surveillance, testing coordination, and outreach within the PDPH framework. The role emphasizes data management, specimen logistics, and community engagement in a grant-funded, on-site capacity.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in public health or related field, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a