Serve as a mid-level supervisor responsible for the clinical and epidemiological activities of the Basic Health Services (BHS) department. Incumbent is responsible for the supervisory requirements that include the staff for the BHS department. Will so be responsible for ensuring the function of investigation and analytical epidemiologic activities related to surveillance, detection and prevention of diseases and injuries. Works as a program and/or project supervisor and/or team member, under the direction of the assistant director and/or director. The purpose of this position is to supervise the staff and services provided by the Basic Health Services Department. Work requires independent judgment and knowledge of the didactic and clinical scope of public health nursing as well as knowledge of applied epidemiology for public health practice. Knowledge of managerial techniques and personnel policies and procedures is also required. Provide scientific, administrative and program direction and leadership for assigned program staff within the Basic Health Services department. Plans, assigns, schedules, prioritizes, directs and coordinates the work of assigned clinical and epidemiological staff. Conducts employee performance reviews within the BHS department, ensuring accuracy and quality of work and overall work performance. Participates in selection and assignments of clinical and epidemiology staff. Approves leave and develops performance standards and ratings. Gives advice and counsel to employees and instructs them on both work and administrative matters. Resolves complaints from employees; effects minor disciplinary action; refers major disciplinary issues to administration and/or Human Resources; and identifies developmental needs and arranges for necessary training with administration. Response for budget planning and tracking and making decisions in collaboration with assistant director/director, such as overtime and employee travel. Plans, directs, oversees and manages epidemiologic studies and urgent outbreak investigations. Oversees the design and use of databases for analysis of health problems, design and management of surveillance systems for disease of public health importance, and the design of instruments for the collection of surveillance information and data. Leads the development and conduct of epidemiologic studies for program planning. Conducts and develops methods for advanced descriptive and comprehensive analysis of surveillance data for multiple purposes. Conducts and oversees literature reviews for design of programs, preparation of publications, and planning and evaluation as needed. Designs, prepares and reviews reports from analyses of surveillance data, literature reviews and other information as needed. Makes oral presentations on results of data analyses and other information to diverse audiences, as needed. Reviews and prepares responses to requests for information. Develops and provides recommendations to administration about control of disease and injury problems based on the results of surveillance, field investigations and laboratory tests and on available and acceptable methods of control. Develops, implements and monitors BHS department performance measures that demonstrate program effectiveness. Reviews and conducts literature reviews and data analysis to evaluate program progress and effectiveness. Participates in writing grants and other funding proposals with respect to clinical services, surveillance, epidemiology and program evaluation. Formulates policies, procedures and plans for the BHS department pertaining to clinical and epidemiology operations.
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