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 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In 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.

This Position Is a Special Appointment. The Incumbent Will Work at The Pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City

6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215

POSITION DUTIES

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

This position requires regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans and/or policies.  This position will act as the department liaison with MDH, Baltimore City Health Department and other Local Health Departments on issues surrounding HIV and HCV, training, policy and procedure, data development and management and other reportable infectious diseases. 

This position is also responsible for supporting the development and implementation of EPHR data collection systems to assist with reporting and quality improvement recommendations related to infectious diseases. This position will work closely with ITCD to ensure appropriate documentation is available to assist with this effort.

This position will work collaboratively with the department’s Agency Contract Operations Managers (ACOMs), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Nurses, and the Death Review Nurse in the oversight of the Infection Control Programs and shall follow through with request for corrective actions and liquidated damages assessment 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 contractor’s 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 department’s 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master's degree in any health related field. 

Experience:  At least two years of experience monitoring an infectious disease program- including data collection, analysis, and reporting via spreadsheets. 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference will be given to applicants with a Master’s Degree in Public Health.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
  ·Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of 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 also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application, supplemental questionnaire, and required documents may be emailed to [email protected]. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at [email protected] or 410-767-4850.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.