Public Health Program Associate (4214063)

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance

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Job summary

State of Missouri in Jefferson City seeks an entry-level professional to ensure complete, accurate, and timely processing of HIV surveillance data as part of a collaborative team.

The role uses the Enhanced HIV Reporting System (eHARS), coordinates receipt of laboratory tests, follows up on incomplete results, and builds relationships with laboratories and health care providers. Bachelor’s preferred; MS Office skills required; pension and leave benefits included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the receipt of HIV laboratory tests.
• Import and manage laboratory data within the Enhanced HIV Reporting System (eHARS).
• Follow up on all incomplete HIV testing results and case reports.
• Prepare and assign all newly identified cases for investigation.
• Conduct interstate record searches and deduplication activities.
• Build and create sustained relationships with laboratories, health care providers and Disease Intervention Specialists.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Highly organized

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Location:

This position will be located at 930 Wildwood Dr. Jefferson City, MO 65102

Why you’ll love this position:

We are seeking individuals who are committed to high-quality work and enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced environment. This entry level professional position will work as part of a collaborative team responsible for ensuring complete, accurate, and timely processing of HIV surveillance data.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

What you'll do:

• Coordinate the receipt of HIV laboratory tests.


• Import and manage laboratory data within the Enhanced HIV Reporting System (eHARS).


• Follow up on all incomplete HIV testing results and case reports.


• Prepare and assign all newly identified cases for investigation.


• Conduct interstate record searches and deduplication activities.


• Build and create sustained relationships with laboratories, health care providers and Disease Intervention Specialists.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.


• Highly organized and detail oriented.

Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Kate Cleavinger, [e-mail]