Infection Preventionist/ Public Health Analyst

Infection Preventionist/ Public Health Analyst Job Category: Consulting Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: NACI Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: None Type of Travel: None * * *

What You’ll Get to Do

• Work with the nation’s leading Public Health experts supporting CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)
• Collaborate with a diverse team of epidemiologists, Public Health Analysts, data analysts, and infection preventionists

More About the Role

• Respond to written inquiries, provide surveillance system user support regarding procedures, and applying CDC healthcare associated infection definitions and criteria.
• Knowledge in and ability to conduct data collection and analysis, report writing, and data presentation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary performance and quality improvement process.
• Assist in the review of study data for data quality and validation.
• Prepare and present educational trainings about NHSN to professional organizations and governmental bodies at national, state and local levels.
• Assist in the development of new surveillance system components, providing subject matter expertise related to HAI surveillance.
• Participate, as requested, in special studies or projects.
• Provide level 2 help desk support to address NHSN protocol inquiries.
• Identify and create necessary NHSN module/manual updates resulting from technological advancements, infection/disease trends, changing or broadening IP/nursing responsibilities or yearly updates of system components.
• Develop and maintain NHSN training materials to be hosted on the NHSN website.
• Coordinate on an ongoing and daily basis with contracted personnel from other vendors performing similar work in support of NHSN.
• Communicate directly with Surveillance Branch leadership.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

• Desired - 5 years overall Infection Prevention experience
• Certification in Infection Control candidates are given priority
• Degree in nursing, epidemiology, microbiology, medical technology, Public Health or other healthcare science
• Have primary professional training in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, or another related field
• Is qualified by education, training, experience, or certification.
• Has completed specialized training in infection prevention
• Master level degree in a health sciences related program

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have

• Experience with NHSN guidance and definitions desired

Company Overview:

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$62,200-$130,600