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Under the administrative direction of the County Administrator, plans, and directs a countywide public health program, including the enforcement of health laws and regulations, community leadership responsibilities, disease control and prevention, emergency preparedness planning, health planning and education, and clinical and laboratory services.

Illustrative Examples of Work

1. Plans, organizes, and directs long term strategy for community health.
2. Takes a leadership and active role in various community organizations, partnerships, and agencies in order to increase community awareness of health-related issues and educate the public and health care providers on health-related subjects.
3. Supervises and evaluates the work of senior staff; effectively recommends actions related to selection, performance review, scheduling, and discipline; administers personnel and related policies and procedures.
4. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the public health program, including disease prevention and emergency preparedness, health promotion, and education while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws governing public health.
5. Approves the departmental budget; assures proper allocation and accountability for expenditures of funds.
6. Develops and oversees the implementation of department strategic plan.
7. Provides professional support to and organizes the work of the Board of Health Advisory Committee and also serves as HIPAA Compliance officer for county.
8. Interacts with staff from federal, state, and other agencies to coordinate special projects pertaining to disease prevention and other health issues and ensure that programs are properly integrated.
9. Works with the contracted Medical Director, Clinic Supervisor, and Lab Supervisor to ensure appropriate clinical and laboratory policies, protocols, and oversight of medical care including physicals, immunizations, screenings, and testing.
10. Ensures the proper processes and resources are in place to respond to public health and community emergencies.
11. Reviews the programs, policies, procedures, and operations of the public health department to assess how they impact the services offered to the public; provides and executes changes as necessary to ensure that services are provided in an efficient and effective manner.
12. Monitors national, state, and local health trends and assesses the impact of health trends on the community; develops effective strategies and initiatives based on statistical trends.
13. Engages the community in assessing the public health system capacity to meeting industry standards and provide adequate care and protection of the public.
14. Prepares or directs the preparation of community health and related reports as required by federal and/or state agencies or County management.
15. Performs related duties as required.

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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services’ (Iowa HHS) Division of Public Health, Bureau of Health Statistics is seeking a Syndromic Surveillance Epidemiologist.

Summary:
In collaboration with the State Epidemiologist, support Iowa HHS leadership and local public health partners to review and analyze data on local, regional, and state levels; perform public health surveillance; develop processes for the detection of suspected spatial-temporal clusters to support outbreak investigation and control efforts; and enhance surveillance practice.

Responsibilities:
Maintain Iowa’s syndromic surveillance system. Serve as a liaison with Iowa HHS syndromic surveillance contractor, CDC, reporting health care facilities, syndromic surveillance users, and other external partners involved in the implementation of syndromic surveillance. Identify opportunities to centralize and standardize efforts with other epidemiologists to improve surveillance efforts, reporting, and timely communication of findings with implications for continuous improvement.

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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services’ (Iowa HHS) Division of Public Health, Bureau of Health Statistics is seeking a Data Scientist (Epidemiologist).

Summary:
Support agency-wide initiatives to strengthen Iowa HHS capacity for population health statistical analyses for local, regional, and state-level data. Work with Iowa HHS leadership and local public health partners to provide advanced statistical and predictive analytics and modeling.

Responsibilities:
Leadership: lead cross-collaboration efforts with leaders and community partners to support choice of statistical strategy and modeling. Statistical Acumen: conceptualize and conduct population health analyses applying mathematical, statistical and machine learning language and applications. Team Building and Communication: disseminate findings and engage with stakeholders on action steps.

Additional desired qualifications:
Strong background in quantitative and statistical skills with direct experience in public health.

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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services’ (Iowa HHS) Division of Aging and Disability Services, Bureau of Community Integration is seeking a Disability Services Case Manager (Social Worker 2).

Hours and Travel:
Hours for this position vary based on the needs of the individuals we support, Monday – Friday. Travel is based on the needs of the individuals supported and in-home visits are required across multiple Iowa counties. Mileage is paid at $0.50/mile travelled according to the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) State Accounting Enterprise Procedures. There is very limited overnight travel.

Special Requirements:
A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle is required for this position.

Core Job Duties:
The Disability Services Case Manager works with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ID), Developmental Disabilities (DD), and individuals utilizing the Brain Injury (BI), Health and Disability (HD), Physical Disability (PD), Elderly and AIDS/HIV waivers. They help identify service needs, obtaining them, and evaluate progress in the provision of those services.

In addition, the Disability Services Case Manager will:
• develop individual care plans and service coordination across agencies.
• assist individuals and/or guardians navigate the service system, secure crisis services, find new services and track outcomes.
• ensure the individuals needs are met in a way that allows them to remain independent in their community and participate in decisions regarding their service plan.
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The ideal candidate will have:
• previous experience as a case manager and a strong understanding of the disabilities listed above.
• sound judgment and the ability to evaluate situations with accuracy and compassion.
• excellent communications skills and the ability to modify communication methods to suit the individuals supported.
• ability to correctly interpret laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Preference will be given to those who:
• are experienced in using Microsoft Office programs and/or electronic medical records.
• have interviewing and team building experience.

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material and assist with the gathering and promoting successes and efforts associated with prevention and surveillance activities.

The Development Coordinator will:
– Create messaging and graphics to convey information aimed at reducing fatal and non-fatal drug overdose.

Duties include, but not limited to:
– Produce and maintain written and visual content for various efforts.
– Support the development and maintenance of the website.
– Develop specialized knowledge of overdose prevention and surveillance efforts.
– Develop and maintain standardized program materials and talking points: program one-pagers, brochures, PowerPoint templates, and materials for partners.
– Prepares required reports for various funding entities, bureau staff, and project partners regarding recovery and harm reduction.
– Develop and maintain processes to organize various efforts within Prevention, Treatment & Recovery services.
– Develop a strong understanding of Prevention, Treatment & Recovery data.
– Review, analyze, and interpret data to determine technical assistance needed.
– Participate in and contribute to bureau projects as needed, including but not limited to writing.
– Requests for Proposals (RFP’s), reviewing proposals, attending meetings, preparing reports, writing sections of federal reports and proposals, responding to requests for information, and writing letters.
– Provide support to improve existing communication tools and identify creative dissemination strategies to increase visibility of the program and its successes.
– Respond to information requests from jurisdiction partners.
– Support the development of program success stories.
– Develop and maintain processes to organize various reduction of overdose project monitoring activities.
– Develop documents for procurement, contracting, and oversight of overdose reduction service initiatives.
– Support strategic planning processes, as needed.

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The Bureau of Environmental and Local Public Health seeks to hire an Environmental Health Consultant to develop and implement an environmental health on-boarding program in partnership with local public health agencies, other state agencies, and other partners.

This individual will demonstrate an understanding of a variety of environmental health topics and will have field experience or extensive knowledge of the following topic areas: private wells, childhood lead poisoning prevention, water quality, wastewater, air quality, and emerging topics in health related to the natural environment. The ideal candidate will be a strong collaborator, possess active listening and facilitation skills, and have experience organizing training, on-boarding, or providing technical assistance.

This individual will develop and implement a statewide environmental health on-boarding program to provide technical assistance to local environmental and public health staff including, but not limited to, the following programs; 1) private well grants, 2) indoor air quality, 3) childhood lead poisoning prevention, 4) recreational water, and 5) emerging environmental contaminants. The implementation of this program will involve both virtual and in-person trainings and events, and will include travel to locations across Iowa.

In addition to the consultation provided to local public health agencies, this position will collaborate with other HHS local public health support staff to include Population Health Advisors, Workforce Development Consultants, Regional Community Health Consultants, peer Environmental Health Consultant, and partner agencies to link local public health agencies to needed resources, training, and assistance.

This individual will be expected to represent the Environmental and Local Public Health Bureau, and as applicable Iowa HHS, in the management of and/or participation in internal and external projects assigned by leadership. The successful candidate must have a systems thinking approach and knowledge of how to implement process improvement. In addition, the candidate must have relevant experience in environmental health programs.

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Position Summary:

The Department of Community and Behavioral Health is searching for an individual to contribute to the success of the University of Iowa Prevention Research Center for Rural Health (PRC-RH) through coordination and support of a project to increase access to evidence-based tobacco cessation services among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, asexual/agender, and other young adults whose sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or reproductive development is characterized by non-heterosexual, non-cisgender, or non-binary constructs of sexual orientation, gender, and/or sex (LGBTQIA+) living in Iowa’s micropolitan (mid-sized rural) communities. This position is part-time, 50% appointment. 

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