Job Description:

SUMMARY

 The California Border Infectious Disease Surveillance (BIDS) Program focuses on enhancing surveillance, laboratory testing, and reporting of urgent and routine infectious diseases in the US border region.  BIDS is a collaboration between the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Office of Binational Border Health (OBBH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, and the Imperial County Public Health Department. 

The BIDS Farmworker Health Assessment Project Assistant will work specifically on a farmworker health assessment project in California that aims to understand the public health needs of farmworker populations in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The position will report to the BIDS Farmworker Health Assessment Project Coordinator and work closely with the CDPH-OBBH Infectious Disease Manager and BIDS Surveillance Officer.

The salary range for this position is $17/hour to $20/hour.

Must submit a resume with the application.

If hired for this position, applicant will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 prior to the start date; or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying the applicant for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Specific activities include, but are not limited to:

Literature Review: 1) Perform a search of existing literature, reports, and presentations related to the topic of the project, 2) Maintain a repository of collected sources, 3) Summarize existing research and data related to the topic of the project.

Data Management: 1) Assist with data management and updating of databases, 2) Provide technical assistance in special projects on border health issues, 3) Assist with the development of new databases.

Word Processing: 1) Assist staff with word processing needs: correspondence, reports, and presentations, 2) Update project protocols and tools.

Communication: 1) Responsible for organizing information repository, 2) Responsible for providing updates on tasks assigned.

Survey Design: 1) Assist with design of surveys for key informant interviews and rapid community assessment.

Data Analysis: 1) Assist in collecting and analyzing data on specific health issues, 2) Assist with statistical analysis of surveillance data, 3) Assist with summarizing results of surveillance projects, 4) Assist with preparation of materials for dissemination of project results.

Meetings: 1) Assist with coordination of meetings for special projects, including scheduling of meetings/focus groups.

Presentations: 1) Assist with creating PowerPoint presentations and ability to present for public health officials and professionals.

Fiscal: Assist with fiscal/budgetary tasks on as needed basis.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

 Preferred Education/Experience

• Epidemiology, biostatistics or other public health related field, preferred.


• Intermediate knowledge and use of SPSS, SAS and GIS, preferred.


• Experience in collecting, managing, and analyzing public health data, preferred.


• Knowledge of and skills in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint, required.

 Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

None

 Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to maintain collaborative and professional working relationships with diverse partners and a strong sensitivity for diverse cultural practices and etiquette.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Ability to speak and write Spanish, preferred.


• Knowledge and use of Tableau or other data visualization tools, desired not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand                                   Frequently


• Walk                                    Frequently


• Sit                                        Frequently


• Handling/Fingering            Occasionally


• Reach Outward                   Occasionally


• Reach Above Shoulder       Occasionally


• Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend   Occasionally


• Lift/Carry                             Occasionally – Up to 50 lbs


• Push/Pull                             Occasionally – Up to 50 lbs


• See                                      Constantly


• Taste/Smell                          Not Applicable

KEY

• Not Applicable                   Not required for essential functions


• Occasionally                       (0-2 hrs/day)


• Frequently                          (2-5 hrs/day)


• Constantly                          (5+ hrs/day) 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Remote (90-95%) with occasional in-person (5-10%)

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled

Must have Internet access at the remote location. 

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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