***This is a Grant-Funded position with an anticipated end date of May 31, 2026***
Harris County Public Health has earned the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents Business Designation.
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Communicable and Emerging Diseases Senior Manager, the Intake & Case Investigation Manager will oversee the operations of incoming reports, laboratory results, and assign case investigations for communicable and emerging diseases teams. The focus of intake records and case assignments will be for all reportable conditions according to Texas state statutes.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage and oversee the operations of the Intake and Case Investigation teams, which includes overseeing medical/lab requests, processing of lab results, and investigation of reported diseases.
Ensure new employee training, performance management, and compliance with internal policies, procedures, and protocols are implemented as well as external guidelines, laws, and regulations as appropriate.
Oversee with development, documentation, and implementation of process improvements to increase the efficiency and productivity of the team. Identify gaps, recommend process changes, and implement improvements under the direction of the Senior Manager.
Contributes to department wide reporting and initiatives pertaining to communicable and emerging diseases, including cases reported and investigated.
Represents OESED and HCPH at departmental, regional, state, or national meetings or committees related to communicable and emerging diseases. In the absence of the Communicable and Emerging Diseases Senior Manager, attends meetings and responds to inquiries on their behalf.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Education:
Experience:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Proficient with statistical analysis software (SPSS, STATA, SAS, R, or Epi Info)
Proficient with epidemiological database software (e.g. Maven)
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
Ability to write reports and technical papers
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
Ability to work well with public and staff members
Core Competencies
Ability to obtain and filter information, identify, and address key issues relevant to the achievement of strategic organizational goals
Exceptional project management skills to manage a variety of projects simultaneously
Positively influence all levels within the organization to drive change and enable effective coordination
Ability to create strong, positive working relationships
Previous experience building and managing high performance teams
High-level of flexibility in fast-paced environments
Must be a Systems-level thinker
Proactive, self-motivated, and mission-driven
Progressive, intrapreneurial leadership style to enable systemic change
Leading Change
Creates strategic change within and outside the organization to meet organizational goals
Develops new insights into situations, encourages new ideas and innovations
Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others, acts as a catalyst for organizational change
Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent even under adversity.
Recovers quickly from setbacks
Leading People
Fosters an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods
Fosters and inspires team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers
Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions
Building Coalitions
Develops networks and builds alliances, collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships
Identifies external and internal politics that impact the work of the organization
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner and models high standards
Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
Communication
Communicates clearly, effectively, and persuasively both orally and in writing
Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Encourage a respectful and collaborative work environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion
Identify inequitable practices and policies and assist in implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes
Demonstrate awareness and respect of cross-cultural differences and create inclusive programmatic solutions
Practice cultural humility to build honest relationships with co-workers and the community that will ultimately enhance workplace culture and deliver better community health program
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Education:- Master's degree in public health or other related field of science.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:- This is a full-time | grant-funded position.
- Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Other days and hours as required.
Work Environment:- This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands:- This is a largely sedentary role; however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.
Work Location:- Harris County Public Health: Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance, and Emerging Diseases - 1111 Fannin St. Houston, Texas. 77002.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Salary : $74,173 - $88,691