REQUEST FOR PLACEMENT FORM TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES FORM.docx

REQUEST FOR PLACEMENT FORM TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES FY

User Agency: Illinois Department of Public Health

New Request `Extension of Current Temporary Worker Request Change in placement

Number of temporary staffing employees requested for this assignment:

If duties vary for each temporary worker, a separate Release Requisition/Purchase Order must be submitted for each request. Requested Start Date: _____________ Anticipated End Date: ________________ Agencies Hourly rate:______________ Overtime Rate: ______________ If the start date is RESCHEDULED or CANCELLED due to a change in need, please notify the agency liaison immediately by e-mail.

The Agency Liaison will notify the Vendor to change or terminate the search for candidates.

PartTime FullTime Daily Work Hours: From To Lunch: 1 Hour ½ Hour Total Hours Per Day:

Signature of Supervisor signing weekly timesheets: _____________________

Print Supervisor’s Name:

Supervisor’s Phone #:

Supervisor’s Email:

Name of Administrator/designee signing weekly approval form (if required):

Email where Weekly Invoices are sent:

Address Where Temporary Employee(s) Report to Work (building, floor, room, street address, etc., including parking instructions, anticipated tolls):

Person to Report to First Day:

Special Conditions (request previous temporary staff, evaluation demeanor for executive office, background check requirement, etc):

Basic Job Classifications:

Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse (_____ each):

Prepares federal reports to document survey findings. Travels to inspect health facilities (Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs), and stage Renal Disease Facilities (ESRDs) to determine the level of compliance. Conducts surveys, investigations, and monitoring visits of long-term care facilities, skilled and intermediate care nursing homes, shelter care facilities, veterans homes, and related facilities to determine the level of compliance with State Licensure regulations and Federal Medicare/Medicaid (Title XIX and XVIll) certification standards

Epidemiologist (_____ each):

Participates in disease outbreak investigations, including collecting data from local agencies and interviewing cases and controls. Assembles databases and other information, such as literature articles, for analysis of health problems. Proposes or initiates epidemiological investigations of communicable disease outbreaks, chronic illness conditions, disease risk factors, or other adverse health outcomes.

Participates in designing and managing surveillance systems for diseases of public health importance. Performs epidemiological and statistical analyses of data and prepares results for review. Performs epidemiological analyses of environmental chemical exposure or health effects from such exposure. Provides epidemiological analysis or interpretation of data and information for persons responsible for program or policy development. Identifies or proposes corrective action or interventions to prevent or alleviate public health problems based on epidemiological findings. Collects disease or condition surveillance information and analyzes surveillance data. Produces routine statistical summary reports and special reports as needed. Trains interviewers and clerical staff in the conduct of investigations. Conducts previously developed case-control, cohort, or cross-sectional studies to identify the incidence, prevalence, or causes of human morbidity or mortality. Disseminates results of investigations, special studies, routine surveillance, and analyses of health outcome data. Develops and conducts training for local staff in the conduct of investigations. Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work. Performs related work as assigned.

Laboratory Data Entry (_____ each):

The overall purpose is to undertake laboratory, clerical, and telephone work within the Lab Sample Area(s):

To enter patient details and coded test information into the laboratory computer system accurately and expeditiously. Familiarity with laboratory computer systems, including confident use of test/client libraries, TDL intranet, and referral database during data entry. Be aware of invoicing/billing rules and source codes for specific clients. General scanning, filing, and archiving of request forms and other hard copy data. To be familiar with the telephone system (e.g., placing calls on hold/transferring calls) to receive incoming calls to the department and deal with them appropriately through a broad knowledge of the company’s operations. To maintain your knowledge and skills to perform the job as detailed in this job description. Including actively updating your training record and reading the SOPs provided. To sustain service and professionalism as expected by the jobholder's company. Ensuring that all procedures are documented and updated as required. To handle queries relating to data entry in a timely and professional manner. To report any errors or delays with electronic requests due to non-linking.

Disease Surveillance Coordinators (_____ each):

Oversees communicable disease surveillance activities in coordination with local hospitals, health care providers, and regional epidemiologists, including identifying and investigating outbreaks and infectious disease clusters. Review laboratory data and communicable disease reports and direct the follow-up response. Participates in epidemiological data gathering and analysis and the resulting recommendations for disease control. Reviews written and electronic disease and laboratory reports to identify reportable conditions.

Research Coordinators (_____ each):

Interact with the principal investigator regularly, ensuring patient safety and adherence to proper study conduct. Ensure essential documentation and patient and research data recording in appropriate files per institutional and regulatory requirements. Participate in monitor visits and regulatory audits. Coordinate multiple data collection efforts, including those of other collaborating agencies or institutions. May recruit or oversee the recruitment of human subjects, write and edit reports and manuscripts, develop and monitor reports, and work with funding agencies. Testing the hypotheses of the research project is necessary.

Disease Tracers/Monitors (_____ each):

Call contacts of newly diagnosed patients. Communicate with contacts in a professional and empathetic manner. Collect and record information on symptoms. Appropriate, refer them to testing. Call contacts of newly diagnosed patients. Communicate with contacts in a professional and empathetic manner. Collect and record information on symptoms. Provide contacts with approved information about Idaho quarantine procedures and refer them to testing if appropriate. Contact tracers will follow the script to inform contacts about the importance of quarantine and what to do if symptoms develop. Maintain daily contact with the supervisor.

Medical Consultants (_____ each):

Helps doctors, public health staff, and clinical healthcare facilities improve their business or management practices. Their responsibilities include examining business practices and recommending ways to increase revenue, efficiency, and patient satisfaction.

Data Analysts (_____ each):

Data analysts work with data to solve problems and answer questions for various industries. Their responsibilities include. Data collection and analysis: Data analysts collect and analyze data to find helpful information. Data cleaning: Data analysts clean raw data to remove errors, duplicates, and outliers. This ensures the quality of the data so that interpretations are accurate. Data visualization: Data analysts use charts, graphs, and maps to present data in a way that's easy to understand. Statistical analysis: Data analysts use statistical techniques to interpret patterns and behaviors in data. Report generation: Data analysts generate reports and present their findings to stakeholders, employers, and colleagues. Communication: Data analysts communicate their findings to company leadership and other stakeholders. Database management: Data analysts manage and maintain databases. Varying combined technical experience with Excel, Jupyter Notebook, GIS, SPSS, R, Python, SAS, Minitab, PowerBI, PowerAutomate, SQL, Machine learning, and Tableau

Public Health Hazard Planners (_____ each):

The role focuses on disaster preparedness and instructs the public on how to prepare for disasters, both man-made and natural. The emphasis is on developing proactive approaches to public health and disasters instead of a general reactive approach. When planning for response capacities and risk mitigation efforts, the all-hazards approach is a comprehensive emergency preparedness framework considering the full scope of emergencies or disasters.

Outbreak Investigator (_____ each):

Coordinates overall epidemiological processes, including identifying team members, regular team communications, developing the investigation steps, statistical analysis, and the steps needed to move the outbreak investigation to conclusion. Provides outbreak management expertise to the investigation. Assists in Outbreak Investigations through data collection, case interviews, contact tracing, education, and prevention.

Medical Consultants (_____ each):

Helps doctors, public health staff, and clinical healthcare facilities improve their business or management practices. Their responsibilities include examining business practices and recommending ways to increase revenue, efficiency, and patient satisfaction.

Infection Preventionist (IP) (_____ each):

The IP is responsible for implementing and reviewing the facility's infection prevention program. The IP ensures that the program incorporates the existing standards and guidelines of applicable professional organizations and regulatory and governmental agencies. The IP plans, implements, and evaluates infection prevention and control measures. The IP monitors and investigates known or suspected sources of infections to determine the source and ensure control.

Administrative Support (_____ each):

Manage office duties, including telephone, correspondence, and processing of permits, applications, etc.

Organize and schedule meetings and appointments. Organize office operations. Post agendas for program/board meetings and attend and compose minutes. Looks at process flow to improve operational efficiency and quality in public health programs. Recordkeeping of facilities inventory and/or services. Budget management and tracking. Developing office protocols. Recruiting, training, supervising, and scheduling staff.

Pharmacy Technician (_____ each):

Assists pharmacists by stocking, labeling, maintaining records, processing prescriptions, and other duties as needed. Common tasks and duties include. Packing and labeling a prescribed medication. Processing insurance claims. Tracking inventory. Preparing compounded medications using sterile and non-sterile processes.

Public Health Pharmacy Lead (_____ each):

Responsibilities include program leadership, which sets goals, objectives, and direction for the pharmacy program. Staff management: Lead a team of pharmacy technicians and/or contractor pharmacists and ensure a fair workload for the pharmacy staff. Training and mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff to help them develop leadership, clinical judgment, and interpersonal skills. Policy development: Develop policies and procedures. Program evaluation: Evaluate the effectiveness of programs. Technical expertise: Serve as a technical expert and resource for pharmaceutical matters. Patient safety: Ensure pharmacy services support patient safety, experience, and access. Strategic direction: Provide strategic direction and decision-making for the pharmacy department. Staff support: Serve as a support person for the pharmacy staff. Program development: Direct, develop, implement, and evaluate specific program areas within the pharmacy. Process maintenance: Maintain and develop processes, procedures, and actions to ensure a safe and efficient environment. Risk identification: Identify risks and issues in the procurement and receipt.

Public Health Budget Analysts (_____ each):

Perform complex budget development, formulation, and/or execution functions for substantive public health programs or administrative budget areas. Work with managers and program specialists in the development of annual work plans and schedules for the execution of approved budgets. Budget Analysts are responsible for reviewing an organization's budget and evaluating budget proposals to determine the optimal allocation of project funds. Responsibilities include. Budget development - Working with managers and program specialists to develop budgets for programs and projects. Budget monitoring - Comparing actual results to projected activities to identify variances and discrepancies. Budget review - Review budget proposals and funding requests for accuracy, completeness, and regulation compliance. Budget explanation - Explaining funding requests to the organization's public, legislators, and others. Budget analysis - Analyze proposed plans and find alternatives if projected results are unsatisfactory. Budget guidance - Providing financial guidance and leadership to program partners to help them achieve their public health goals. Legislation review - Reviewing and analyzing existing and proposed legislation, appropriation language, executive orders, and OMB circulars and bulletins. Budgetary recommendations - Providing expert advice and recommendations for budgetary actions. Must have good analytical, communication, math, and writing skills. Experience working with healthcare data, such as claims, testing results, and pharmacy data, is preferred.

Public Health Economists (_____ each):

Analyze financial and non-financial data to equip leaders with information to build and maintain public health policies and program activities. Uses data-driven insights within and across the agency to evaluate programs.

Public Health Communications Specialists (_____ each):

Creates communication strategies, messages, and products to educate the public, news media, and other audience segments on health issues. Reports to Lead PIO and/or Communications Director. Duties can include. Communication strategies: Create and implement effective communication strategies for the agency. Internal and external communications: Coordinate internal and external communications, such as newsletters and memos. Media Relations: Manage media inquiries, arrange interviews and statements, and communicate with media regularly. Content creation: Write content for a company website, including press releases, blog posts, and infographics. Events: Plan events, seminars, and press conferences. Stakeholder relationships: Build relationships with influencers and key stakeholders. Collaboration: Collaborate with the marketing team. Media coverage: Monitor and analyze media coverage. Demonstrated experience in Presentation, Writing, Proficiency in MS Office, Knowledge of SEO and Google Analytics, and Experience with social media marketing campaigns. Media updates Press releases Social media platforms: respond, update, mitigate in rumor control, monitor, and analytics. Website updates, monitoring, and analytics. Intranet updates Public relations.

Technical Writer/Content Developer (_____ each):

Convey complex medical information in a clear, concise, and accessible manner. Planned, developed, organized, and wrote new public health-related content; edited existing operational procedures and manuals to include white papers, concept papers, and pitch papers. Requires a deep understanding of medical terminology, the ability to simplify intricate concepts, and a knack for detailed precision.

Medical writer (_____ each):

Responsible for writing the organization's documents, articles, journals, brochures, and product manuals.

Topics vary by program area, including, but not limited to, clinical trials, treatments, procedures, medical devices, pharmaceutical drugs, medical research/breakthroughs, and other educational materials.

Public Health Information Officer (PIO) (_____ each):

Media relations -PIOs build relationships with media professionals like reporters, journalists, and editors. They act as the organization's point of contact for media inquiries, providing accurate and timely information. Crisis communication - PIOs provide information and answer inquiries from the public and media about emergencies and crises. Communication - Through internal and external communication, PIOs communicate with the community about the department's responsibilities and daily duties. Accuracy and transparency -PIOs ensure that information released to the public is accurate, transparent, and delivered promptly. Proactive communication -PIOs foster proactive communication and community engagement. Problem-solving skills - PIOs exercise excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution. Internal communications - PIOs inform staff about organizational policies, procedures, and important updates. PIOs may also develop guidelines and procedures for distributing information, provide visual materials and handouts for press releases, and organize meetings and press conferences.

Disease Tracer (_____ each):

Responsible for investigating infectious/communicable disease cases by interviewing infected individuals to determine the source of illness and identify close contacts. Analyze public health issues, develop effective methods for case management, and manage case investigation data while ensuring confidentiality. The role includes locating suspects or contacts and arranging medical evaluations as needed.

Public Health Sanitarian (_____ each):

The primary role is to enforce environmental health laws and codes and to ensure that public health is protected by managing environmental factors. Responsibilities can include:

Inspections: Sanitarians inspect private businesses, public areas, and other locations to identify health code violations and potential hazards. Investigations: Sanitarians investigate environmental complaints, such as improper sewage disposal, rodent infestations, and housing code violations. Record-keeping: Sanitarians keep records of their findings. Representing the Environmental Health Service: Sanitarians may represent the Environmental Health Service on appeals.

Educating the public: Sanitarians educate the public on reducing contamination and spreading disease. Developing protocols: Sanitarians develop protocols for public and industrial hygiene.

Making health and safety decisions: Sanitarians make difficult health and safety decisions.

Contact Tracer (_____ each):

Responsible for reaching out to individuals exposed to COVID-19 and providing them with health education and guidance. This non-licensed position supports public health departments in preventing the spread of the virus by identifying and notifying contacts, collecting relevant health information, advising on quarantine and testing procedures, and monitoring the health of patients and the contacts of patients recently diagnosed with a disease. Identify and gather information about symptoms, exposure, travel history, and close contacts of people diagnosed with communicable diseases.

Contact Tracing Team Lead (_____ each):

The primary responsibility is to monitor a team of Contact Tracers daily. Duties include:

Assign contacts to Contact Tracers, considering caseload and other factors, as appropriate.

Perform quality assurance checks on the completeness of interviews. Verify team members are following all scripts, policies, and procedures the Health Department provides. Verify team members comply with DPH HIPAA training regarding confidential information related to personal information. Communicate questions, comments, concerns, and/or feedback to the Supervisor (e.g., system issues). Regularly check in with the team as a group and individually to relay updates and coach interviewers on best practices. Communicate to team members any changes around quarantine procedures, testing resources, contact monitoring procedures, steps to follow if symptoms develop, guidance on social distancing, and infection control to ensure they provide up-to-date and accurate information to contacts. Demonstrate the ability to professionally and effectively Manage a team of interviewers during a crisis and distress. Apply sound critical thinking and judgment skills.

Disease Case Investigator Coordinator (_____ each):

Responsible for investigating infectious and environmental exposure cases by interviewing infected individuals to determine the source of illness and identify close contacts. Analyze public health issues, develop effective methods for case management, and manage case investigation data while ensuring confidentiality. The role includes locating suspects or contacts and arranging medical evaluations as needed.

Public Health Biostatistics Data Analyst (_____ each):

Data analysis - Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from various sources to support public health initiatives.

Program management - Planning, managing, and evaluating public health programs, projects, and studies. Reporting - Generating reports to help stakeholders and policymakers make informed decisions. Policy development - Supporting the development and evaluation of public health policies and programs Compliance - Ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards on data privacy and confidentiality Communication - Presenting and communicating findings to health practitioners, policymakers, private organizations, and the public Research - Conducting research and analysis on public health issues Education - Educating individuals, organizations, and the public at large about specific health concerns Quality improvement - Leading quality improvement work using Lean process improvement techniques A bachelor's degree in public health or health management is required for a public health analyst role.

Data Administrator (_____ each):

Assess community health issues Collect data from multiple sources Ensure compliance Compiling and organizing data Determines targets/comparable reference data Develop reports and presentations Write grant proposals Communicate analytic insights to varying audiences Perform data scrub, standardization, quality checks

Medical/Public Health Information Specialists (_____ each):

Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients consistent with the healthcare and public health system's medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements. Analyzes and evaluates data to make appropriate communications recommendations for management. Coordinates and oversees various information and communication activities for the department, such as press conferences, media events, tours, outreach events, and related activities. Organizes information and collection by studying, analyzing, interpreting, and classifying data. Resolves retrieval problems to meet requirements. Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information. Prepares reference for users.

Disease Ecologist (_____ each):

Studies disease patterns in populations and how pathogens interact with their environment. Their responsibilities include. Data collection: Gathering information on disease outbreaks and tracking their sources. Studying drug resistance: Researching how viruses and drugs resist each other. Predicting outbreaks: Using computer models to forecast health trends and outbreaks. Adapting control techniques: Modifying disease control techniques to meet local conditions and address environmental, economic, or political concerns. Developing ecological solutions: Working to develop ecological solutions to control disease transmission. Develop reports on their studies. Guide the public, businesses, and government officials on health risks and environmental hazards.

Prepare presentations and technical reports to explain their findings and research.

Senior Emergency Response (_____ each):

Responsible for planning and leading the responses to natural disasters and other emergencies. Directors work with government agencies, nonprofits, private companies, and the public to develop effective plans that minimize damage and disruptions during an emergency.

Federal Public Health Grants Manager (_____ each):

Responsible for planning, managing, assisting, and/or overseeing activities, including billings, collections, cash draws, deposits, or disbursements of federal grant funds. Administer grants and agreements. Negotiate terms and conditions of grants and agreements to include costs, schedules, and oversight/compliance responsibilities. Develop and implement grant management policies, procedures, and resources. Provide technical assistance to program managers, recipients, and subrecipients.

Health Educator (_____ each):

Support the health of communities, such as schools, regions, LHDs, or demographic groups. They don't provide individual care but teach people about practices that can improve their mental and physical well-being. Help improve the health of their community by teaching people about health practices and training other care providers. Their responsibilities include. Assessing health needs: Evaluating the health needs of individuals and communities. Developing programs: Creating programs, materials, and events to educate people on health topics. Evaluating programs: Assessing the effectiveness of educational materials and programs. Helping people find resources: Helping people find health services or information. Training care providers: Training other care providers.

Environmental Health Technician (_____ each):

Inspect public spaces, businesses, facilities, and other areas to ensure no environmental, health, or safety hazards. Set up and maintain equipment to monitor pollution levels. Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those affecting health.

Laboratory Scientist (_____ each):

Perform lab tests, research diseases, and analyze results to help prevent and control disease and environmental pollution. Some of their responsibilities include testing, such as performing tests on lab samples, and environmental and vector testing. Research: Researching diseases and infections. Analysis: Analyzing test results. Disease surveillance: Monitoring for disease outbreaks and diagnosing new and recurring diseases. Toxicology: Conducting toxicology tests. Safety monitoring: Monitoring the safety of food supplies, drinking water, and recreational water.

Researcher (_____ each):

The primary function is to perform the tests and analyze lab samples to help detect threats to public health. These samples may come from the environment, humans, or animals. Duties include Reporting findings - Public health laboratory researchers report their findings to other public health or healthcare professionals. Researching new technologies - Public health laboratory researchers research new technologies that may be used for lab testing. Developing and reviewing procedures - Public health laboratory researchers develop and review written procedures for laboratory testing and develop and maintain recordkeeping methods. Training new hires - Public health laboratory researchers train new hires. Cleaning and maintaining. Public health laboratory researchers clean and maintain the laboratory area. I may also work on water bacteriology and chemistry, enteric, human body specimen analysis, and Bio Watch.

Outbreak Investigation Specialist (_____ each):

Facilitate investigations and follow-up on reported cases and outbreaks of communicable diseases. Coordinates overall epidemiological processes, including identifying team members, regular team communications, development of the investigation steps, statistical analysis, and the steps needed to conclude the outbreak investigation. Provides outbreak management expertise to the investigation.

Public Health Disease Preparedness Researcher (_____ each):

Responsible for assessing community preparedness in a natural or manmade threat.

Environmentalist (_____ each):

Collect and compile environmental data from samples of air, soil, water, food, and other materials for scientific analysis. Analyze samples, surveys, and other information to identify and assess environmental threats. Develop plans to prevent, control, or fix environmental problems like land or water pollution.

Public Health Engineer (_____ each):

Develop systems and policies to prevent illness and injury to the public. Responsibilities include. Designing systems: Public health engineers use design tools to develop systems to prevent illness and injury. They may design public and private sewage disposal and treatment systems and private water supply systems. Inspecting facilities: Public health engineers inspect public health facilities and systems to ensure they are sanitary. They may evaluate sanitation conditions in hotels, restaurants, parks, and other meeting places. Enforcing regulations: Public health engineers enforce sanitary codes and health laws. They may conduct field inspections to ensure compliance with local and state ordinances. Educating the public: Public health engineers may send out memos and notifications to citizens to educate them. Advising on safety: Public health engineers may advise on safety regulations. Investigating improper conditions: Public health engineers may investigate improper conditions. Writing reports: Public health engineers may write technical reports.

Public Health Physician (_____ each):

Focus on improving the health of a community rather than treating individual patients. Their responsibilities include. Developing programs: Public health physicians create and implement public health initiatives and programs. Researching: They study medical conditions and diseases to identify risk factors and problem areas. Educating: They provide medical advice and education to the community, including information on healthy living, safe work practices, and inoculation schedules. Advocating: They speak up for public health and champion health equity and social justice. Monitoring: They work to keep epidemics under control and minimize their spread. Counseling: They may provide patient counseling on public health concerns, such as tobacco use reduction, firearm safety, and sexual practices. Clinical trials: They may set up and perform clinical trials in partnership with an academic institution. Data collection: They gather data to analyze and assess public health problems. Identifying gaps: They identify gaps in community health education and access.

Project Specialist (_____ each):

Responsible for assisting the project manager or leader with various tasks related to the project life cycle, such as conducting research and analysis to identify the project scope, objectives, and requirements; preparing and updating project documents; communicating and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders; tracking and reporting on the project progress, performance, and issues; ensuring the project quality, compliance, and alignment with organizational standards and goals; and providing administrative and logistical support. These activities are essential for creating proposals, plans, schedules, budgets, reports, presentations, organizing meetings, events, travel, and resources. Escalate any issues as needed. Assists technical sections and partners with planning, designing, and implementing their respective programmatic and evaluation plans. Independently or as part of a team, prepares and presents comprehensive program reviews to include recommendations on curtailing or expanding programs and program effectiveness.

Health Policy Analysts (_____ each):

Help government institutions set policies, work with political action committees to propose new policies, and help healthcare organizations develop budget-conscious plans and ensure policy compliance. The role combines data analysis with a deep understanding of the healthcare system.

Public Health Nurse (_____ each):

Work to promote community wellness and prevent disease in a variety of settings. Their responsibilities include. Health education - PHNs provide health education and resources to help people access health care, nutrition, and education. Community health - PHNs promote healthy behaviors and environments and prevent illness and injury. Health trends -PHNs monitor health status to identify and solve community health problems and look at health trends and risk factors. Access to health services -PHNs improve access to health services for all communities, especially underserved communities. Disease prevention - PHNs work with health departments and healthcare facilities to design and implement disease prevention activities. Social issues - PHNs work with communities to address social issues. Advocacy - PHNs work with local, state, and federal authorities to advocate for improved access to health services. PHNs can work in various settings, including health departments, schools, homes, community health centers, clinics, correctional facilities, worksites, and mobile vans.

Community Health Outreach Specialist (_____ each):

A community outreach specialist educates the public about programs and resources that promote physical and mental health. Job duties include developing and implementing public health programs, supervising staff, managing budgets, and overseeing marketing and public awareness campaigns. Community outreach specialists are essentially organizers and managers of programs and initiatives that promote community wellness.

Health Program Coordinator (_____ each):

A professional who is responsible for overseeing projects and programs within an organization. They will plan and implement these projects with strong time management skills and team synergy with their assistants. Provides technical assistance, consultation, and guidance to tribal, national, state, and/or local agencies, health-related organizations, research entities, and institutions to develop, extend, and improve public health studies, programs, systems, infrastructure, strategies, and services. Typically, the job will include designing, implementing, and managing community health and wellness programs.

Chemist (_____ each):

Scientists who study, analyze, and create chemical compounds. Analyze substances to determine their composition and concentration of elements. Conduct tests on materials and other substances to meet safety and quality standards. Write technical reports that detail methods and findings. Present research findings. Responsibilities can include. Research and development: Chemists research and develop new products, medicines, and formulas. They also improve existing products and formulas. Laboratory work: Chemists perform lab experiments to analyze substances, prepare solutions, and conduct tests. They also design instruments used in analytical analysis. Writing: Chemists write technical reports that detail their methods and findings. Consulting: Chemists consult with engineers and scientists on analysis, interpretation, and development of tests. Environmental work: Environmental field chemists sample, test, and assist with the clean-up of hazardous materials at field sites. Forensic work: Chemists may analyze forensic evidence. Chemists may specialize in one or more areas, such as organic, inorganic, and biochemistry. Requires minimally a bachelor's degree. Prefer an advanced degree such as a Master's or Doctorate.

Public Health Microbiologist (_____ each):

Examine microorganisms to prevent, track, and control health hazards and communicable diseases. They typically work in laboratories and provide services to local health departments and community health programs. Responsibilities can include. Examining specimens: Performing examinations on human, animal, food, and water samples to identify pathogenic bacteria and toxic agents. Preparing specimens: Preparing specimens for analysis and making slide examinations. Performing cultural procedures: Performing cultural procedures to identify pathogenic bacteria. Analyzing samples: Food, milk, and water samples for pathogenic bacteria and toxic agents. Performing serological tests: Performing serological tests on blood serum to help diagnose diseases. Solving scientific problems: Using advanced techniques and sophisticated laboratory instrumentation to solve scientific problems. Developing methods: Developing innovative methods and evaluating experimental methods. Interpreting data: Making interpretive analyses of data. Providing consultations: Providing highly technical consultations and expert testimony Public health microbiologists must be detail-oriented, patient, and exact. They must stay aware of small clues in their analysis and see how those details translate to large-scale scenarios.

Vaccine Provider Liaison (_____ each):

Public Health Liaisons serve as customer service agents to bridge the gap between public health, the private medical community, and the community. This role aims to ensure local health departments are aware and have access to state-level support resources to augment and supplement local-level program response needs. LHDs may also call upon liaisons to support vaccination, testing, and educational awareness. Additionally, this role may be called upon to assist LHDs and/or community partners in connecting partners with clinical/pharmacy providers to facilitate vaccination efforts. Job Duties include. Research and remain informed about vaccine-related data and guidance. Provide presentations as needed to raise awareness and promote statewide resources available to assist LHDs. Connect LHD and community/faith-based partners to clinical/pharmacy providers to assist in facilitating vaccine events upon request; Either directly collaborate or connect these groups to the appropriate representative to support their request for vaccination and/or testing support as feasible by either the LHD and/or State resources. Follow up with LHDs to ensure they are made aware of the public mobile vaccine and testing clinic requests to prevent duplication of efforts and to ensure the lines of communication remain open. Provide planning support for LHD vaccine, testing, and educational and awareness efforts. Attend LHD and community events to build partnerships and capacity and solicit new partners to host community vaccine and testing events. Ensure tracking and reporting of upcoming local events, attending events, and new event planning at the local level where planning support has been requested. Upon approval from the Communications team, work in tandem to promote vaccine awareness campaigns. Represent the Engagement team in strategic planning and operational meetings as needed. Ensure required trackers and reports are up to date.

Public Health Evaluation Specialist (_____ each):

Responsible for providing professional support for programs or internal functional activities and typically performs moderately difficult analysis, research, evaluation, writing, and project coordination, usually under the direction of a director and/or leadership team. Develops evaluation reports, presentations, or manuscripts, writing drafts of the study background, methods, results, and recommendations. Provides recommendations for improvements in processes, programs, and policies because of monitoring and evaluation findings and conclusions.

Public Health Intervention Researcher (_____ each):

A public health researcher is responsible for conducting surveys and analyzing data and lab results to better understand a population's health. They uncover trends, risks, and other factors, such as whether biology, behavior, society, or the environment play a role in a population's health. Design and implement research studies on public health issues. Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data. Develop research protocols and ensure compliance with ethical standards. Write and publish research reports and articles in peer-reviewed journals. Study public health actions on behalf of populations, communities, and systems to improve or protect health status.

Public Health Vaccine Researcher (_____ each):

They research and improve existing vaccines in a lab setting, study data and reports to understand potential outbreak risks, and Develop programs and initiatives to deliver vaccines to areas that need them. They specialize in studying and developing vaccines, monitoring and modifying existing vaccines, and studying the overall safety of vaccines.

Computer Programmers (_____ each):

Write, modify, and test code and scripts that allow computer software and applications to function properly. Write programs in various computer languages, such as C++ and Java. Update and expand existing programs. Test programs for errors and fix faulty lines of computer code. Create, modify, and test code or scripts in software that simplifies development.

Software Programmer (_____ each):

These are the engineers who develop software applications or systems that facilitate healthcare/public health services and provide new ways to perform medical treatments or interact with varying public health teams to gather and analyze data, design workflows, measure impact, manage public health IT systems, and more using the latest technologies. They are tasked with masterminding the workflow of a program, writing the code, testing the program functionality, and creating documentation for the program. In addition, this individual supports the IT department's hardware components and functionality.

Public Health Data Analyst (_____ each):

Collecting and analyzing data from various sources, including surveys, evaluations, and financial reports. Using software to generate predictive modeling and analysis to translate data into actionable business intelligence. Supporting public health initiatives - use data to support public health initiatives, such as shaping health policies and programs and assessing health interventions. Developing reports to help policymakers and stakeholders make informed decisions. Identifying opportunities for improvement and working across various demographics to create practical solutions to health-related problems.

Consulting with medical professionals and policymakers Ensuring compliance -with legal and ethical standards on data privacy and confidentiality

Specimen Driver (_____ each):

Safely transports laboratory specimens from one location to another. They must follow traffic laws and correctly route themselves, ensuring enough gas is always in the tank for their destination. Prepare specimens for testing, including centrifuging, aliquoting, and labeling. Data, including patient demographics and test orders, are entered into the laboratory information system. Ensure all specimens are handled and stored properly, including maintaining appropriate temperatures and following safety protocols. Specimens may include but are not limited to blood, urine, tissue, feces samples, deceased animals, and head carcasses. Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas. Accurately identify and label specimens. Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities. Meet department activity and production goals.

Warehouse Laborers (_____ each):

Perform a variety of tasks to ensure warehouse efficiency and safety and maintain the quality of stored materials. Responsibility includes Receiving and processing: Unloading, labeling, storing, and documenting merchandise and materials. Picking and packing: Picking, packing, and wrapping orders for delivery or pickup. Inventory control: Keeping track of inventory, conducting stock rotation, and reporting discrepancies. Quality control: Conducting quality checks on incoming and outgoing products.

Safety: Maintaining a safe and clean work environment, following safety guidelines, and reporting safety hazards. Equipment operation: Safely operating warehouse equipment like forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks. Communication: Communicating and cooperating with supervisors and coworkers. Training: Assisting with training new employees. Transportation: Driving a truck or van to and from vendors Maintenance: Completing preventive maintenance and arranging for repairs on a truck or van Organization: Optimizing space utilization is required to work within varying temperatures and weather conditions. Heavy lifting and prolonged standing are also required.

Laboratory Storekeepers (_____ each):

Receives, stores, and issues chemicals, supplies issues chemicals, supplies, and apparatus and does not mix chemical solutions. Responsibilities include Receiving, storing, and issuing supplies - receives stores and issues chemicals, supplies, and equipment to laboratories. Prepare chemical solutions for use in laboratories. Maintaining stock records - keeps records of stock received, on hand, and used. They may also monitor requisitions and usage patterns to ensure adequate supplies are available. Maintaining cleanliness and order - keeps the stockroom clean and orderly. Oversee security measures for handling hazardous chemicals and materials. Preparing materials for shipment - prepare materials, such as specimens. Responding to inquiries – regarding storage capabilities, availability, and new materials. Cleaning and repairing equipment - clean, repair, and maintain laboratory equipment. Arrange for major repairs.

Professional Project Managers (_____ each):

The underlying concept of professional responsibility applied to projects is to promote the IDPH values and mission and their knowledge of the practice of Project Management to the entire organization's ecosystem. Responsible for projects from initiation to close. Organizes, plans, and executes projects within constraints like budgets and schedules. Lead entire teams, define project goals, communicate with stakeholders, and see a project close. Plan and Develop the Project Idea Create and Lead Team Monitor Project Progress and Set Deadlines Solve Issues That Arise Manage the Money Ensure Stakeholder Satisfaction Evaluate Project Performance

Community Health Workers (CHWs) (_____ each):

Connecting communities to services -act as a link between communities and health and social services to improve access to services. They can also help people understand their health and social conditions.

Providing health education - provide health information in a way that's easy to understand and provide culturally appropriate health resources. Advocating for health - advocate for individuals and communities on health needs, housing, food security, and more. They can also encourage people to talk to their healthcare providers. Providing services - provide basic health screenings, first aid, and other direct services. They can also coach patients on how to manage their chronic health conditions. Building relationships - build trusting relationships with the communities they represent. They can also develop and maintain working relationships with clients. Conducting outreach - can conduct outreach through home visits, presentations at community events, and more. Administrative tasks - perform administrative tasks like social service systems navigation, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and filing. CHWs may also be known as community health advisors, lay health advocates, motoras/promotoras de salud, and outreach educators.

Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) (_____ each):

This role is critical in managing disease outbreaks and promoting public health and primarily uses contact tracing and case investigation to prevent and control infectious diseases. DIS also uses partner services to assist in identifying individuals at risk for STIs, increasing STI awareness, and providing timely treatment. Primary duties involve. Counseling, educating, and assisting individuals regarding communicable diseases. Investigating disease cases, providing health education about signs, symptoms, and prevention, performing tasks such as venipuncture as needed, and performing outreach methods including but not limited to calling, texting, home visits, and online profiles for disease notifications. Conduct linkage to care/health access and manage treatment plans for patients. Researching communicable diseases. Tracking population data and community health statistics. Applying research and expertise to public health.

Occupational health and safety officer (_____ each):

Creates safe work environments. Duties can include. Safety inspections: Regularly inspect the workplace to identify potential safety issues and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Risk assessment: Assess workplace hazards and risks and recommend ways to mitigate them. Incident investigation: Investigate accidents and injuries to determine the cause and how to prevent them. Safety training: Provide safety training sessions and campaigns to educate employees about safety. Safety policies: Assist in establishing and implementing health and safety policies. Safety equipment: Ensure that personal protective equipment is implemented and used properly. Safety committees: Establish and monitor the performance of workplace safety and health committees. Safety communication: Communicate with employees, management, and other governing bodies about safety. Emergency response: Develop and train around an emergency response plan. Safety data: Compile and use data to show the state of safety in the workplace. Authority: Use authority to stop hazardous situations, such as pausing operations if a machine is operating incorrectly.

Toxicologist (_____ each):

Studies the effects of chemical and biological agents on human health/living organisms and the environment. Work to protect people, animals, and the environment by Researching - use advanced techniques to research the effects of chemicals, including how to treat symptoms.