Disease Investigator
2 months ago
Disease Investigator - Somali Speaker
Location: Remote
This is a part-time, short-term, contract position working remotely. Project assignment contract duration is dependent on public health needs.
Job Overview
Scene Health supports public health departments with their efforts to contain the spread of infectious diseases. In this role, you will conduct case and contact interviews or further identify individuals who may have come in contact with an infected person and then collect further information to isolate and quarantine individuals as necessary. Disease investigation efforts are primarily focused on COVID-19 and Enteric Disease cases, subject to change based on the public health needs of the communities we serve. Disease investigators conduct interviews to gather information and provide community-, state-, and CDC isolation and quarantine recommendations.
Responsibilities:
* Call cases or contacts of newly diagnosed patients, following interview scripts where applicable.
* Communicate with cases and contacts in a professional and empathetic manner while discussing sensitive information.
* Conduct interviews by phone with individuals who have tested positive for a reportable disease and individuals who have come in contact with someone who has tested positive for a reportable disease.
* Educate residents on public health guidance for current CDC quarantine and isolation recommendations, and answer any questions in our purview.
* Obtain and document detailed information regarding patient diagnosis, demographics, symptoms and their onset date(s), clinical course, underlying medical conditions, other risk factors, and additional relevant information.
* Complete detailed documentation regarding information gathered during the interview in various web-based disease reporting and surveillance platforms e.g. REDCap, state disease reporting or surveillance systems.
* Utilize a call center platform to make outbound calls and receive inbound calls
* Coordinate and collaborate with team members and team leads, and participate in team building and training activities.
* Leverage data tools to quickly and accurately update records and run reports.
* Adhere to confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines.
* Employ strong communication via remote work platforms (e.g. Slack) to provide visibility on workload and current tasks to team members and leads.
* Coordinate with the Program Manager to fulfill documentation and notification requests (e.g. letters of isolation, quarantine letters).
* Complete other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
* Knowledgeable of public health practices and disease investigation
* Capacity to quickly learn and/or adapt to new procedures in response to evolving public health needs and priorities
* Proficient with web-based software programs such as Adobe, Google Suite, and Slack
* Experience with REDCap and/or a state-notifiable disease surveillance systems preferred
* Communicates effectively and professionally both orally and in writing
* Excellent interpersonal skills are required and ability to interact empathetically and professionally with culturally diverse individuals during a time of crisis and distress
* High attention to detail
* Able to exhibit a professional, positive attitude and work ethic
* Critical thinker with sound judgment
* Ability to work well under pressure and be a self-starter
* Able to handle information with discretion and professionalism, to maintain confidentiality, and to comply with HIPAA requirements
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent license/certification in a health-science field preferred
* Previous experience in public health or as a case investigator and/or contact tracer strongly preferred
* Previous experience working remotely
* Able to speak, read, and write English
* Able to speak Somali with native or heritage-level fluency
* Must have a registered LLC or similar legal corporate entity
Requirements:
* Available at least 20 hours per week with interest and flexibility to go up to 40 hours per week in the future
Technology requirements:
* Access to strong wifi and cellular connectivity (laptop will be provided)
* Bonus points: Experience with customer support software
Benefits:
* Competitive compensation
* Computer laptop provided
We have other current jobs related to this field that you can find below
-
Disease Investigator
4 weeks ago
Baltimore, United States SCENE Full timeDisease Investigator - Somali Speaker Location: Remote This is a part-time, short-term, contract position working remotely. Project assignment contract duration is dependent on public health needs. Job Overview Scene Health supports public health departments with their efforts to contain the spread of infectious diseases. In this role, you will conduct case...
-
Disease Investigator
3 weeks ago
Baltimore, United States Scene Health Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionDisease Investigator - Somali Speaker Location: Remote This is a part-time, short-term, contract position working remotely. Project assignment contract duration is dependent on public health needs. Job OverviewScene Health supports public health departments with their efforts to contain the spread of infectious diseases. In...
-
Disease Investigator
2 months ago
Baltimore, United States Scene Health Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionDisease Investigator - Somali Speaker Location: Remote This is a part-time, short-term, contract position working remotely. Project assignment contract duration is dependent on public health needs. Job OverviewScene Health supports public health departments with their efforts to contain the spread of infectious diseases. In...
-
Baltimore, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany DescriptionRenowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance...
-
Baltimore, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany DescriptionRenowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance...
-
epidemiologist ii
1 day ago
Baltimore, Maryland, United States State of Maryland - MDH Infectious Disease & Environmental Hlth Svcs Full timeIntroductionInternal Only: Open to current Maryland Department of Health employees only.\r GRADE0019\r LOCATION OF POSITIONMDH, Prevention and Health Promotion Administration\rBaltimore, MD 21201\r Main Purpose of JobThe main purpose of this position is to provide epidemiologic and programmatic support for surveillance and special studies of various...
-
Research Data Coordinator
4 weeks ago
Baltimore, United States Johns Hopkins University Full timeWe are seeking to hire a full-time**_ Research Data Coordinator _**for the Johns Hopkins University research unit of an international hypertension initiative, Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL), and multi-center cohort studies, the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study and the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latino (HCHS/SOL)...
-
Research Technolgist
4 weeks ago
Baltimore, United States Johns Hopkins University Full timeWe are seeking a **_Research Technologist_** who is available to carry out research on retinal disease processes with a focus on diabetic retinopathy (one of the major causes of blindness in the U.S.). This includes evaluation of treatment strategies for these diseases. **Specific Duties & Responsibilities** - Conduct a combination of studies, including...
-
Post-doctoral Fellow
1 month ago
Baltimore, Maryland, United States Johns Hopkins University Department of Medicine Full timePost-doctoral position available to study novel strategies for treating genetic disorders. The strategies involve studying transporters and channel proteins involved in disease processes and mitigating changes that occur in heat shock proteins that affect protein processing. Candidate must have demonstrated experience in molecular biological techniques such...
-
Post-doctoral Fellow
1 month ago
Baltimore, United States Johns Hopkins University Department of Medicine Full timePost-doctoral position available to study novel strategies for treating genetic disorders. The strategies involve studying transporters and channel proteins involved in disease processes and mitigating changes that occur in heat shock proteins that affect protein processing. Candidate must have demonstrated experience in molecular biological techniques such...
-
Security Officer Midtown, Nights
3 weeks ago
Baltimore, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full time**Company Description** When we say “our community” we mean it. UMMC Midtown Campus, one of two campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center, has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy and has grown to become a trusted teaching hospital for medical and surgical care in Baltimore City. Located in Baltimore’s cultural...
-
Infection Preventionist
2 weeks ago
Baltimore, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full timeJob Description I. General Summary Under general supervision, conducts nosocomial infection surveillance, analyzes data for trends, participates in outbreak investigations, provides related education to staff and maintains relevant policies. II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and...
-
Research Associate
2 months ago
Baltimore, United States Johns Hopkins University Full timeResearch Associate - Wilmer Eye Institute, Retinal Vascular Imaging and Translational Research Requisition #: A-144023-11 Status: Full Time ...
-
Security Officer Midtown, Evenings
3 weeks ago
Baltimore, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany DescriptionWhen we say “our community” we mean it. UMMC Midtown Campus, one of two campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center, has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy and has grown to become a trusted teaching hospital for medical and surgical care in Baltimore City.Located in...
-
Infection Preventionist
3 weeks ago
Baltimore, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany DescriptionWhen we say “our community” we mean it. UMMC Midtown Campus, one of two campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center, has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy and has grown to become a trusted teaching hospital for medical and surgical care in Baltimore City. Located in...
-
Infection Preventionist
2 weeks ago
Baltimore, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany DescriptionWhen we say “our community” we mean it. UMMC Midtown Campus, one of two campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center, has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy and has grown to become a trusted teaching hospital for medical and surgical care in Baltimore City. Located in...
-
Infection Preventionist
2 months ago
Baltimore, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany DescriptionWhen we say “our community” we mean it. UMMC Midtown Campus, one of two campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center, has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy and has grown to become a trusted teaching hospital for medical and surgical care in Baltimore City. Located in...
-
Infection Preventionist
4 days ago
Baltimore, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany DescriptionWhen we say “our community” we mean it. UMMC Midtown Campus, one of two campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center, has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy and has grown to become a trusted teaching hospital for medical and surgical care in Baltimore City. Located in...
-
Postdoctoral fellow
1 week ago
Baltimore, United States National Institute on Aging Full timePosition title: Aging of CD8 T cells Impacting Viral Response and Neurodegenerative Diseases We are recruiting goal-oriented, creative, and highly motivated postdocs to use single-cell omics (transcriptome, TCR, and epigenome) to study T cell differentiation and age-related alterations of T cell function. Specifically, we investigate: 1) The transcriptome...
-
Infection Preventionist
3 weeks ago
Baltimore, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full timeJob Description I. General Summary Under general supervision, conducts nosocomial infection surveillance, analyzes data for trends, participates in outbreak investigations, provides related education to staff and maintains relevant policies. II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and...
