Quality Assurance Epidemiologist

F_TEP-Campus Employees

Temporary Employment

83741BR

Job Summary

The anticipated duration of this temporary assignment is approximately 2 months.

The Quality Assurance Epidemiologist position is assigned to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Tuberculosis Control Branch, in Richmond, CA. Tuberculosis, the leading infectious disease killer in the world, continues to be an important public health concern in California.

Key Responsibilities

• Works as part of the Tuberculosis Registry team to ensure complete and accurate reporting of all cases of TB in California
• Develops subject matter expertise in TB case reporting and case counting guidelines
• Acts independently to assist local health department staff in meeting TB reporting requirements
• Has primary responsibility for quality assurance of TB case reports, including generating, distributing, and following up on quality control listings
• Contributes to the quality assurance of other TB surveillance data
• Leads trainings on case reporting and the use of web-based electronic surveillance systems
• Develops analytic plans in response to questions about TB cases and multi-drug resistance (MDR) TB
• Performs data management and analysis, interprets results, and summarizes findings for stakeholders
• Develops and contributes to reports, presentations, and manuscripts
  
  

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

UCSF's Temporary Employment Program (TEP) recruits and hires temporary employees for immediate clerical and technical support services to UCSF Departments and various off-campus locations. UCSF departments deploy temporary employees to work on special projects, fill in for regular employees who are on vacation or leave, or to temporarily fill a vacant position during recruitment. Frequently temporary employees become successful candidates for career and limited appointment positions.

Required Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of research function. Thorough skills associated with statistical analysis and systems programming. Thorough skills in analysis and consultation. Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing. Skills in project management. Research skills at a level to evaluate alternate solutions and develop recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

TEP

Job Code and Payroll Title

006257 RSCH DATA ANL 3

Job Category

Professional (Non-Clinical), Research and Scientific, Temporary Employment

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Temporary Employment

Percentage

100%

Location

Sacramento, CA

Work Style

Fully Remote

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F, 8-5pm