Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Coordinator

Date Posted: May 15, 2024

Requisition ID: 443712

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH):

The Indiana Department of Health’s mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers so that they can reach their optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.

Role Overview:

You will serve as a specialist in the surveillance and control of Hepatitis B disease with an emphasis on Perinatal Hepatitis B (PHB) prevention. You will investigate positive Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) lab reports for all childbearing females aged 12-50 years. Pregnant women who are diagnosed with Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) receive education on Hepatitis B disease and the importance of newborn Hepatitis B vaccination as well as services to assure their access to health care. Newborn is followed (case managed) to ensure post-exposure prophylaxis is done at the hospital, hepatitis B vaccine series is administered, and post-vaccination tests are completed. Household and sexual contacts of the case mother are also identified, provided education, tested, and vaccinated. Case managers serve as a resource for hospitals, laboratories, physicians, and local health departments regarding laws, PHB protocols and policies, and Hepatitis B vaccination recommendations. Employees focus on prevention of disease and ensures access to health care for these populations.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Assess current public health issues related to a program area.

• Maintain an effective liaison and referral system between the agency, local health departments, health clinics and other service providers.

• Direct the development of public health programs, policies and procedure manuals.

• Manage a grant or budget for a specific public health program allocating resources and determining expenditures.

• Collect and analyze relevant program data and makes available to state and local agencies.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Extensive knowledge of public health theories, principles, practices and strategies.

• Considerable knowledge of the organization and function of state and local health agencies.

• Considerable knowledge of program planning and implementation techniques.

• Working knowledge of public health laws governing state and local health jurisdictions.

• Effective communication skills.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other local, state and federal agency staff.

  Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

  The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid new parent leave

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

  The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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