Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (ELC) Infection Preventionist
State of Hawaii
Department of Health
Maui District Health Office
Disease Outbreak Control Section
Wailuku/Kahului, Maui
Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (ELC) Infection Preventionist
$6,200 - $6,450 per month, salary commensurate w/ training and experience
Exempt, Non-Civil Service, Full-Time, Temporary Appointment. The purpose of this position is to provide infection prevention support and subject matter expertise to healthcare and infection preventionists in Hawaii as part of the DOCD HAI/AR Team. This position provides logistical assistance, support and consultation to healthcare by performing such activities but not limited to assessing infection prevention control readiness; identifying gaps in infection control; recommending practices, methods and other resources to prevent or control; helping to mitigate COVID-19 and any other emerging infectious diseases or conditions, etc.
Minimum Qualification(s)
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college with a bachelor’s degree. Graduation with a baccalaureate degree which included a public health/community health nursing program accredited by the National League for Nursing, and a license to practice professional nursing in the State of Hawaii is desirable. Graduation with a baccalaureate degree in public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or a related field is desirable.
EXPERIENCE: Work experience in infection prevention and control with active participation in infection prevention control programs or research, or both, to reduce HAIs in targeted settings (e.g., dialysis, long-term care, outpatient, long-term acute care hospitals and acute care).
Prior work experience in infection control and prevention is preferred.
LICENSE: Valid Hawaii State Drivers License, Class 3, is preferred.
Who May Apply
LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
How to Apply
Submit cover letter, completed State of Hawaii Application for Non-Civil Service Appointment with original signature, three (3) references, salary requirement and detailed resume to:
Department of Health
Maui District Health Office
54 High Street, Room 301
Wailuku, HI 96793
Attn: Human Resources
Application packet at: health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/
Recruitment is continuous until needs are met for position #123489.
Other Information
For additional information you may contact Zita Castro at [email protected]
This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be "at will," which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.
As a condition of employment with the State of Hawai’i, all new hires must comply with the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. The COVID-19 vaccination policy can be found at the top of the DOH Internet/Job Opportunities page: health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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