Public Health Surveillance Specialist

Goodneighborcommunityhealthcenter; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodneighborcommunityhealthcenter in Columbus, Nebraska is seeking a Disease Surveillance Coordinator to aid in communicable disease surveillance, case investigations, and public health reporting.

This role collaborates with healthcare providers and facilitates monitoring disease trends, requiring a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate has experience in public health and is detail-oriented.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Nursing, or a related field.
• One year of experience in public health, healthcare, or disease surveillance.
• Master of Public Health or related degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate reportable communicable diseases.
• Conduct case investigations and maintain accurate case records.
• Provide disease control education to individuals and community partners.

Skills

Disease investigation

Public health reporting

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or related field

Tools

NEDSS

REDCap

Job description

Goodneighborcommunityhealthcenter in Columbus, Nebraska is seeking a Disease Surveillance Coordinator to aid in communicable disease surveillance, case investigations, and public health reporting.

This role collaborates with healthcare providers and facilitates monitoring disease trends, requiring a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate has experience in public health and is detail-oriented.