Acute and Communicable Disease Prevention and Immunizations Medical Director Public Health Physician 2
Acute and Communicable Disease Prevention and Immunizations Medical Director Public Health Physician 2
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Job Description
Initial Posting Date:
03/24/2025Application Deadline:
04/14/2025Agency:
Oregon Health AuthoritySalary Range:
$10827 $15964Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Acute and Communicable Disease Prevention and Immunizations Medical Director (Public Health Physician 2Job Description:
What will you do
As the Medical Director for Acute and Communicable Disease Prevention and Immunizations your responsibilities will include overall clinical guidance for surveillance investigation response and prevention of acute and communicable disease threats throughout the state of Oregon. You will identify necessary studies for prevention efforts oversee outbreak investigations and direct Oregons Emerging Infections Program (EIP). You will utilize the collected information along with information gleaned from the medical literature and national experts to formulate policies design essential programs and advocate for these initiatives through legislative channels grant proposals and other relevant avenues. You will review and approve investigative guidelines public health recommendations public data summaries abstracts manuscripts press releases and other documents for effective public health surveillance prevention and response of acute and communicable diseases. Key responsibilities will also involve providing clinical guidance to section management collaborating with epidemiologists and technical staff to foster a teamoriented approach working with Oregon Health Authority (OHA) leadership to ensure compliance with communicable disease control mandates and representing ACDP to physicians and other healthcare providers local and federal public health officials the news media and policymakers.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Qualifications:
Must meet or be eligible to meet the State of Oregon licensing requirements for a medical doctor (MD) at the time of hire and obtain State of Oregon licensure within sixmonths of hire. Must maintain an active Oregon Medical License for the duration of employment.
Special Requirements:
Eligibility for Oregon medical license is required; license must be completed within 6 months of hire.
Infectious disease or public health board certification preferred.
Desired Attributes:
Clinical leadership experience with communicable diseases ideally in public health settings and including experience with the presentation diagnosis management and control of communicable diseases.
Experience as principal investigator for large federal grants employing knowledge of communicable disease research and epidemiology and overseeing sensitive data systems including rigorous adherence to the highest standards of confidentiality with patient information.
Demonstrated experience building and stewarding trusted relationships with diverse community groups including communities of color immigrant groups Tribal governments the disability community and other traditionally marginalized communities.
Experience developing and implementing strategic public health datacollection systems epidemiologic analyses evidencebased programs and policies through collaboration with clinicians local state and federal officials and national partners.
Experience with urgent response including serving in clinical leadership roles for incident command structures.
Experience serving as a public spokesperson including frequent media engagement including delivering culturally responsive and inclusive messaging.
Experience with government statutes and rules including their adherence and modification to meet public health needs along with analyses of relevant bills during legislative session.
Working Conditions:
The work of this position may be conducted remotely with full access to needed operating systems and technology but at times will have work that needs to be conducted onsite at the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street Portland OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.
This position requires some instate travel and outofstate travel with overnight stays to attend meetings provide presentations make field visits participate in work group activities or to provide assistance during a public health emergency.
Whats in it for you
The Public Health Division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals families and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a traumainformed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices professional development and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
We offer exceptional medical vision and dental benefit packages for you and your qualified family members with very low monthly outofpocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: Leave Days:
11 paid holidays each year.
3 additional paid personal business days each year.
8 hours of paid sick leave accrued each month.
Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years.
Student Loan Forgiveness; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity. The PSLF program may forgive student loan balances after youve made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments.
Optional benefits include shortterm disability longterm disability deferred compensation savings program and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:
Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030.
Becoming an antiracist organization.
Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs.
Developing and retaining a diverse inclusive and equitable workforce that represents the diversity cultures strengths and values of the people of Oregon.
Directions to Apply:
Complete the online application and questionnaire.
Upload a current resume that demonstrates how your personal (lived) educational and professional experience qualify you for this position. *(Required)
Upload a cover letter that addresses the points listed under the section titled What we are looking for. *(Required)
Please ensure you have provided thorough and updated application materials as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity further information please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.
External Applicants: Click on the Apply button and submit your application. View this video for assistance.
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This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current or future vacancies.
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Additional Information:
The salary listed is at the nonPERS rate. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) eligible employees will have their base salary increased by 6.95 and pay the 6 employee contribution to PERS. If you are not yet PERS eligible the 6.95 pay increase and employee contribution will be effective upon PERS eligibility.
Veterans: If you are a veteran you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans preference. If you checked that you are a veteran we will ask you for your documents later in the process.
Visa Sponsorship: Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I9 form confirming authorization to work in the United is an EVerify employer and will use EVerify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
Background Check: If you are offered employment the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check criminal records check and driving records check. The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
Have Questions or Need Help
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The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin age protected veteran or disabled status genetic information or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition we do not discriminate or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. To learn more about OHAs mission vision and core values click here.
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and antiracism
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
