Infection Control and Linkage to Care Coordinator

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits pension generous leave competitive salary and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12000 employees and a budget of more than $1 order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team you can have a fulfilling career while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage paid time off (i.e. vacation sick leave) becoming vested in the State pension supplemental retirement options and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

Baltimore City

6776 Reisterstown RoadBaltimore MD 21215

The purpose ofthe Infection Control and Linkage to Care Coordinator position is to assistwith monitoring the contractors Infection Control Program. This position will assist with monitoring thequality and standard of healthcare provided by contractors for compliance withrequirements enumerated in DPSCS contracts and policy as it pertains toscreening testing treatment and reporting of all infectious diseases; reviewthe quality of care at facilities via the quality improvement audit process;and work with the contractors to ensure accurate monthly submission ofinfectious disease data.

This positionrequires regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying andinterpreting complex administrative plans and/or policies. This position will act as the departmentliaison with MDH Baltimore City Health Department and other Local HealthDepartments on issues surrounding HIV and HCV training policy and proceduredata development and management and other reportable infectious diseases.

This positionis also responsible for supporting the development and implementation of EPHRdata collection systems to assist with reporting and quality improvementrecommendations related to infectious position will work closely with ITCD to ensure appropriatedocumentation is available to assist with this effort.

This positionwill work collaboratively with the departments Agency Contract OperationsManagers (ACOMs) Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Nurses and the DeathReview Nurse in the oversight of the Infection Control Programs and shallfollow through with request for corrective actions and liquidated damagesassessment for contract non-compliance.

• Infection Control Program Monitoring and Reporting Develop data collection and audit tools for tracking infectious disease data and for continuous quality improvement and contract compliance monitoring related to the Infectious Disease Program. Reviews sharepoint monthly to confirm contractors submission of all contractually required infectious disease reports and follows through with contractors for corrective actions and liquidated damages assessment when indicated. Work with the medical contractors discharge planners to ensure linkage to care for all individuals with infectious diseases released to the community. Participates in the development of infectious disease documentation and data collection tools in the EPHR.
• Agency Representation and Data Management - Serve as the departments liaison with MDH; County and City Health Departments on all activities and committees for viral Hepatitis HIV and all other reportable diseases. Participates in DPSCS committees and at various vendor meetings as requested by the CQI/IC Nurse Manager or other Clinical Services leadership. Collaborates with the contractor to collect and submit monthly infectious disease data and provides a monthly summary report of infectious diseases to the CQI/IC Nurse Manager. Presents data at the bi-monthly statewide infection control meetings as needed to support the Infection Control Program.
• Grant Oversight and Research Oversight Oversee all current and future research projects and grants on viral hepatitis HIV and other infectious diseases and provide monthly reports to the Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Director of Clinical Services.

Education:Masters degree in any health relatedfield.

Preference will be given toapplicants with a Masters Degree in Public Health.

Please makesure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show thatyou meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerningyour qualifications must be submitted by the closing will notconsider information submitted after this candidates willbe ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed ontheeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The assessmentmay consist of a rating of your education training and experience related tothe requirements of the is important that you providecomplete and accurate information on your report allexperience and education that is related to this position.

As an employee of the State of Maryland you will have access tooutstanding benefits including: health insurance dental and vision plansoffered at a low cost.

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Personal Leave - new Stateemployees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on startdate)

Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulatedannual leave per year
Sick Leave - fifteen (15) daysof accumulated sick leave per year
Parental Leave - up to sixty(60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
Holidays - State employees alsocelebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year

Pension - State employees earn credit towardsa retirement pension

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you areunableto apply online the paper application supplemental questionnaireand required documents maybe emailed application materials must be receivedin our office by the closing datefor the materials that are requested will be accepted forthisrecruitment.

If you are having difficulties with submittingyour onlineapplication please contact the DBM Recruitment andExamination Division or .

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed torecruitingretaining and promoting employees who are reflective of theStatesdiversity.