What are the responsibilities and job description for the Epidemiology Supervisor (DOH/CHP #10720) position at New Mexico Department of Health?
Salary
$46.33 - $74.12 Hourly
$96,358 - $154,173 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C12
Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
The Infectious Disease Epidemiology Bureau in the Center for Health Protection provides infectious disease epidemiology and public health surveillance services, case and outbreak investigations, and data analyses statewide for the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH). The work is authorized by the New Mexico Public Health Act and governed by the New Mexico Administrative Code (7.4.3.13) Notifiable Diseases or Conditions in New Mexico. Programs in the Bureau include (but are not limited to) Foodborne Diseases, Zoonotic Diseases, HIV and Hepatitis, Healthcare-associated Infections, Data Informatics and Emerging Infections.
Why does the job exist?
The NMEDSS and ELR Program Manager protects the health of New Mexicans by overseeing the New Mexico Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NMEDSS) and the Electronic Laboratory Reporting (ELR) program within the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Bureau (IDEB). This position ensures that NMEDSS and ELR operate reliably and efficiently to support infectious disease surveillance, reporting, and epidemiologic program needs statewide. The Program Manager supervises key program staff, manages grant and budget activities, directs vendor and IT coordination, and ensures system alignment with NMDOH¿s Data Modernization Initiative and national interoperability standards.
How does it get done?
The individual hired in this position will:
People living in New Mexico, the NM Department of Health and other state and local agencies, health care professionals, CDC.
Ideal Candidate
Ideal candidate will have 4 or more years of experience in public health surveillance or public health informatics. 2 or more years of experience in supervision, and 2 or more years of involvement in management of grants and/or contracts is highly desired.
Minimum Qualification
Master's Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Sciences, Social Sciences, or Statistics and two (2) years in Public Health to include data analysis and linking methodology. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Lifting up to twenty-five (25) pounds may be required. Some travel with the occasional overnight stay is required.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Sandra Melman 505-699-3307 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
$46.33 - $74.12 Hourly
$96,358 - $154,173 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C12
Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
The Infectious Disease Epidemiology Bureau in the Center for Health Protection provides infectious disease epidemiology and public health surveillance services, case and outbreak investigations, and data analyses statewide for the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH). The work is authorized by the New Mexico Public Health Act and governed by the New Mexico Administrative Code (7.4.3.13) Notifiable Diseases or Conditions in New Mexico. Programs in the Bureau include (but are not limited to) Foodborne Diseases, Zoonotic Diseases, HIV and Hepatitis, Healthcare-associated Infections, Data Informatics and Emerging Infections.
Why does the job exist?
The NMEDSS and ELR Program Manager protects the health of New Mexicans by overseeing the New Mexico Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NMEDSS) and the Electronic Laboratory Reporting (ELR) program within the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Bureau (IDEB). This position ensures that NMEDSS and ELR operate reliably and efficiently to support infectious disease surveillance, reporting, and epidemiologic program needs statewide. The Program Manager supervises key program staff, manages grant and budget activities, directs vendor and IT coordination, and ensures system alignment with NMDOH¿s Data Modernization Initiative and national interoperability standards.
How does it get done?
The individual hired in this position will:
- Provide overall leadership, administration, and strategic direction for NMEDSS and ELR program operations.
- Ensure NMEDSS functionality meets the operational needs of IDEB programs, including infectious disease surveillance, outbreak response, and routine epidemiologic workflows.
- Supervise and provide performance guidance to team members, ensuring clarity in responsibilities, timely execution of tasks, and professional development.
- Participate in the development and submission of grant applications related to surveillance modernization, electronic reporting, and interoperability and monitor grant-funded activities and ensure timely completion of deliverables and accurate reporting.
- Represent IDEB¿s interest in the NMDOH¿s-wide Data Modernization initiative to ensure the end goal of a functional, integrated data platform to facilitate surveillance and response activities for notifiable conditions.
- Coordinate with the NMDOH Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) and contracted NMEDSS developers to manage system maintenance, enhancements, security updates, and operation of the Rhapsody Integration Engine for healthcare interoperability; and manage data exchange relationships with external partners including SYNCRONYS, the statewide health information exchange.
People living in New Mexico, the NM Department of Health and other state and local agencies, health care professionals, CDC.
Ideal Candidate
Ideal candidate will have 4 or more years of experience in public health surveillance or public health informatics. 2 or more years of experience in supervision, and 2 or more years of involvement in management of grants and/or contracts is highly desired.
Minimum Qualification
Master's Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Sciences, Social Sciences, or Statistics and two (2) years in Public Health to include data analysis and linking methodology. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Lifting up to twenty-five (25) pounds may be required. Some travel with the occasional overnight stay is required.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Sandra Melman 505-699-3307 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Salary : $96,358 - $154,173