Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform data entry, data management, data analysis, and case follow-up for influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and other respiratory viral illnesses.
• Conduct medical chart reviews, data extraction, and update case reports in a REDCap database.
• Assist with expansion efforts of the RESP-NET program.
• Liaise with hospitals participating in RESP-NET to carry out the grant deliverables.
• Participate in quality assurance efforts.
• Assist with disease outbreak investigations as needed.
• Assist with grant-related projects.
• Participate in state-level preparedness activities to respond to any public health emergency as needed.
• Provide assistance and support as needed for activities and projects within the Division of Immunizations.
• Report/update on a regular basis to Supervisor.
• Maintain a positive, credible, professional relationship with all parties relevant to MPHI and MDHHS projects and represent the best interest of MPHI and MDHHS at all times.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Knowledge of infectious disease epidemiology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, such as Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and is familiar with email/internet browser software.
• Works well in team situations, is self-motivated, meets deadlines, and handles multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to present scientific and technical information to audiences.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: No assigned responsibility.

REQUIRED COMMUNICATION