952633 - Public Health Representative Trainee

Under supervision, will learn the primary responsibility of recruiting sampled people to participate in active HIV public health surveillance project and completing detailed interviews in compliance with NJ DOH and external partner protocols. These interviews will collect person-level information including demographics, medical and other sensitive information. Will perform additional activities to ensure patient contact including field activities.

Under supervision, will be trained to perform medical chart abstractions, to collect critical surveillance information including laboratory test results, clinical information, HIV treatment information, and other diagnostics. Will follow protocols to achieve complete and detailed data collection, including on-site abstractions at medical offices, as necessary.

Maintains confidentiality and integrity of all surveillance records and files in the custody of the HIV Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit. In addition, ensures the confidentiality of all patient information, including paper reports, computer files or printouts, and telephone/inperson conversations.

Will learn to interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations as these apply to Surveillance.

Establishes rapport with Health Care Providers, Laboratories and Out-of State Jurisdictions. Confers with physicians and interstate government officials and theirrepresentatives to collect data for completion of reporting and preparing reports containing findings and conclusions.

Participates in trainings, meetings and other events as required by the Surveillance Unit; including the Division of Syndemic and Substance Use Services

Performs other duties as requested by the HIV Epidemiology and Surveillance Services Unit.

REQUIREMENTS:NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.Four (4) years of professional experience in a health or social service related program, which shall have included responsibilities for interviewing, investigating, and/or conducting public health care surveys or patient care services.ORPossession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.LICENSE:Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.