Job Description

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) is an independent public health agency charged with helping Lexington be well since 1904 and proudly nationally accredited since 2014. Vision: We will move Lexington toward being one of the healthiest communities in the nation. Mission: Helping Lexington be well. Values: We commit to being... Caring: We will treat our clients, community and coworkers with compassion and kindness. Accountable: We will respect all individuals without bias and value their uniqueness. Respectful: We will respect all individuals without bias and value their uniqueness. Equitable: We will provide services and care equitably to all of our clients throughout the community. Service: We are here to serve our clients and community. LFCHD provides a wide range of public health services for the community, including restaurant inspections, flu shots, HANDS visits for moms and dads, diabetes prevention/management, training to licensed child care providers, nutrition through the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, school health, a needle exchange program to fight the spread of hepatitis C and HIV, and much more. Visit www.lfchd.org to learn more about LFCHD!

Job Skills / Requirements

Full-time Team Leader Infectious Disease position; 40.0 hours per week wirh full comprehensive benefits. Salary/exempt, $33.70 hourly ($2,696 biweekly).

External application deadline is June 28, 2023.

This position is responsible for the planning, day-to-day operation, evaluation and management of the Infectious Disease work unit. The programs included in this work unit are epidemiology, disease intervention/targeted prevention (investigation of new syphillis and HIV cases, indentification of individuals who would benefit from STD testing due to contact with a case or risky behaviors, and STD testing). The incumbent will lead the planning of this work unit and set goals for the programs under their purview and define action steps for meeting the goals. They will evaluate staff on the performance of their job duties related to meeting the program goals and objectives. The incumbent will also develop procedures related to work unit functions, educate staff, and hold staff accountable for following both program and department policies and procedures. Infectious Disease Team Leader will serve as the Regional Epidemiologist for LFCHD.

Required: Master\'s degree in Public Health, Public Administration or comparable field with 3 years related experience; or Bachelor\'s degree in Public Health, Public Administration or comparable field with 5 years related experience. Must have two or more years of supervisory experience.

Experience required: Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary group in settings and provide leadership and guidance to positions focused on infectious disease prevention and survillance. Related experience includes a combination of some or all of the following program areas; epidemiology, targeted disease prevention and investigation (STD).

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Education Requirements (Any)

TLID: Masters public health, healthcare or public administration or comparable field or Bachelors degree.

Additional Information / Benefits

Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time and part-time eligible employees, including paid time off (annual and sick leave accruals). Employee benefits summary: Four medical plans are offered, so you can select the coverage that best meets your needs. Two plan options include an employer-funded health reimbursement account. Employees who waive medical coverage are eligible for an employer-funded health reimbursement account that receives $175 per month. Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance is available with three plan options ranging from basic to comprehensive. Additional benefits include basic life insurance and long term disability; cafeteria plans; wellness program, employee assistance program; paid holidays; paid annual leave and paid sick leave; and tuition reimbursement program. Retirement Benefits include the Kentucky Employees\' Retirement System and Cash Balance plan and Kentucky Deferred Compensation which includes 401(k), 457, and IRA options.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Pension/Retirement

Lexington-Fayette County Health Department