STI AND HCV CLINICAL CONSULTANT (Infectious Disease Control Consultant - PN 20013590) HYBRID

What You'll Do:

• Acts as statewide clinical expert on sexually transmitted infection (STI) and hepatitis C (HCV) prevention and control field activities.
• Consults with local STI and viral hepatitis programs, local health departments, health care providers, health care facilities, community agencies, federally qualified health centers, and general public on prevention and control of STIs and HCV.
• Provides specialized technical assistance and clinical consultation on matters related to STI and HCV prevention and control for internal and funded agencies.
• Provides clinical consultation regarding congenital syphilis.
• Serves as a clinical member of statewide congenital syphilis case review board.
• Conducts site visits to local funded programs as assigned.
• Writes assigned portions of grant applications and progress reports for STI and viral hepatitis prevention and control.
• Collaborates with epidemiologists to review treatment and disease classification in Ohio Disease Reporting System (ODRS).
• Monitors and evaluates STI and HCV programs for effectiveness.
• Researches resource material and maintains a library of current information on STI and HCV prevention and control.
• Researches and identifies ODH resources available to assist agencies in dealing with STI and HCV prevention and control.
• Coordinates with and advises STI, HIV, and HCV Interventions and Treatment Section staff concerning STI and HCV prevention and control.
• Maintains ODH Infectious Disease Control Manual (IDCM) for STIs and HCV.
• Attends professional training sessions to enhance knowledge STI and HCV prevention and control.
• Reads nursing, infection control, medical, epidemiologic and infectious disease journals to keep current with knowledge of STI and HCV prevention and control.
• Serves as co-chair of statewide hepatitis C workgroup.
• Serves as an ODH technical expert on advisory committees, clinical review boards, and policy making groups.
• Recommends changes in existing laws, rules, and regulations regarding STIs and HCV to management staff.

Training & development required to remain in the classification after employment: Biennial renewal of license to practice as Registered Nurse.

Unusual working conditions: Exposed to unpredictable patient behavior, illness, infectious

and/or communicable diseases.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

• Current & valid license to practice professional nursing as Registered Nurse (i.e., R.N.) in Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code;
• 24 mos. exp. as Registered Nurse practicing in infection control in a population/community based setting to include both: analysis & interpretation of collected infection control data & investigation & surveillance of suspected outbreaks of infection;
• & at least 3 of the following:
  • planning, implementation & evaluation of infection prevention & control measures;
  • education of individuals about infection risk, prevention & control;
  • development & revision of infection control policies & procedures;
  • management of infection prevention & control activities;
  • providing consultation on infection risk assessment, prevention & control strategies);
• 4 mos. trg. or 4 mos. exp. in public speaking/teaching techniques;
• 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in computer operation.

-Or

• Equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.

Job Skills: Nursing

Technical Skills: Public Health, Education, Risk Assessment

Professional Skills: Consultation, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Observation, Presenting

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Nursing
• Current licensure as a RN
• Experience in viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infection prevention and control
• Experience in creating education materials for the general public, medical providers, and/or social service providers
• Experience in presenting training or education programs
• Experience working with people who inject drugs, people living with HIV, those identifying as LGBTQ+, and other marginalized communities
• Experience conducting audits and site visits
• Experience with grant writing
• Experience with and/or knowledge of 340B

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.