Medical Officer (Remote)

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Chief of the Medical Epidemiology Section of the COVID Control Branch in the Division of Communicable Disease Control (DCDC), at the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the Medical Officer will provide consultation and expertise on COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases to internal partners, local public health jurisdictions, and to the medical community.

The COVID Control Branch (CCB) provides scientific leadership on SARS-CoV-2 and bridges surveillance of other respiratory viruses to inform public health decision-making and action.

Founded in 2023 and building on lessons learned through the CDPH COVID-19 response, our Branch utilizes genomic epidemiology, wastewater surveillance and forecasting, in addition to traditional disease surveillance methods, to monitor respiratory virus disease activity in California.

CCB is also poised to support other respiratory outbreaks as they emerge.

The Medical Officer collaborates with epidemiologists to direct the analysis of enhanced surveillance data in order to understand the trends and patterns of COVID-19.

The Medical Officer has direct responsibility to analyze, interpret and disseminate COVID-19 surveillance information to internal and external stakeholders.

The Medical Officer interacts with other teams across CDPH, including Guidance and Policy, Office of Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response, the Healthcare Associated Infections Program, the Safe Schools team, the Occupational Health Branch, the Viral and Rickettsial Diseases Laboratory (VRDL), the CalConnect team, and the California Reportable Disease Information Exchange (CalREDIE), as well as multiple other internal and external partners involved in respiratory virus response efforts, including local health departments (LHDs) and the CDC.

The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $200,000 annually depending on experience / qualifications.

Applicants must submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to be considered.

Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides expert consultation to CDPH and other state agencies, local health departments, doctors, and other healthcare partners on medical or epidemiological aspects of COVID-19.
• Stays current on rapidly changing medical and scientific knowledge of SARS-COV-2 and other respiratory viruses.
• Creation and consultation on CDPH guidance for local health departments and other stakeholders.
• Development and implementation of projects to address public health challenges related to COVID-19.
• Design and monitoring of surveillance for manifestations of COVID-19 disease

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Medicine, active California medical license.
• Expertise in the fundamentals and principles of epidemiology and public health surveillance.
• High level analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with public health and healthcare professionals and internal partners.
• Knowledge and application of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements and protection of health information.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and work independently.
• Demonstrate reliability and integrity.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Education / Experience

• Graduate of School of Medicine
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Preventative Medicine and / or Infectious Diseases preferred.
• Two years’ experience in public health including outbreak investigations preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Certificates / Licenses / Clearances

Active California M.D. license

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to analyze data and interpret results.
• Skilled in preparing summaries, written responses, and oral presentations.
• Ability to organize data, materials and time management.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Access databases.
• Knowledge and experience with the use of the California Reportable Diseases Information Exchange.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand : Occasionally
• Walk : Occasionally
• Sit : Frequently
• Handling / Fingering : Frequently
• Reach Outward : Not Applicable
• Reach Above Shoulder : Not Applicable
• Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend : Not Applicable
• Lift / Carry : Not Applicable
• Push / Pull : Not Applicable
• See (Vision) : Constantly
• Taste / Smell : Not Applicable
• Not Applicable Not required for essential functions
• Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs / day)
• Frequently (2+ - 5 hrs / day)
• Constantly (5+ hrs / day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a remote position.

This position may require travel up to 10% for in-person meetings.

Must have functioning internet access at remote location.

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.