Salary: $56,210.00 - $103,900.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: Temporary Grant - Full-Time
Job Number: Agency: SCDPH
Opening Date: 07/31/2025
Closing Date: 8/11/ :59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH42
Position Number:: Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN10
Hiring Range - Min.: $56,210.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $103,900.00
Opening Date: 07/31/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be uploaded for review but will NOT be used to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position or substitute for completing any section of the application. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities Careers at DPH: Work that makes a difference!
Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity
Management/Leadership Provide supervision to a team which may include nurse consultants, antibiotic stewardship (AS) pharmacist, and program coordinators. Serves as the primary point of contact for Healthcare Associated infections (HAI) communications with and reporting to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including annual workplan development for the Healthcare Associated Infections / Antibiotic Resistance (HAI/AR) section of the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) Cooperative Agreement and reporting performance measures. Serves on the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) work group to monitor HAI/AR program performance measures and spending. Coordination of activities with the AR Lab Network regional lab. Coordinates prevention activities with partners (e.g., healthcare facilities, SC Hospital Association (SCHA), South Carolina Health Care Association (SCHCA), quality improvement programs such as Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organizations (QIN-QIOs), etc.). Actively participates in convening the Hospital Infections Disclosure Act (HIDA) Advisory Committee, including maintaining and fostering relationships and coordinating implementation plans across partners to achieve HAI/AR priorities.
Consultation/Staff Development/Quality Assurance Serves as a subject matter expert for HAI surveillance for the prevention and control of HAIs and emerging pathogens. Provide expert consultation and education to healthcare facilities and select non-healthcare settings regarding facility infection prevention and control programs and advise on procedures to prevent, identify, report, investigate, control communicable diseases, and emerging pathogen preparedness. Provide healthcare facilities with written recommendations and guidance for mitigation of identified gaps. Maintain knowledge of Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship and support staff in the development of AS initiatives. Assist in identifying, developing and providing infection prevention and control training for public health staff, healthcare facilities and select non-healthcare settings. Assist the HAI epidemiologist in reviewing and validating data as needed.
Response Support outbreak investigation and response activities for novel or targeted multidrug-resistant organisms and other HAIs. Support rapid response to control newly identified HAI and AR risks. Conduct response-driven on-site infection control assessments at healthcare facilities where an outbreak has been identified.
Other duties as assigned in the HAI Unit and Communicable Disease Epidemiology Section (CDES). Non-nursing staff only: Assist with Medical Equipment Power Shelters (MEPS) operations and support client emergency response including CPR, First Aid and AED, and be willing and available to assist during times of public health emergency and outbreak response efforts.
Minimum and Additional Requirements State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and professional experience related to the position.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Agency Additional Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school with a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory technology, microbiology, or a Registered Nurse. At a minimum, four (4) years of experience as a medical laboratory technologist, microbiologist or as a Registered Nurse. One year of work experience in a supervisory, managerial, teaching or consulting capacity. Registered Nurse must have one (1) of the years of experience in infectious disease. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or experience in healthcare associated infections (HAI) prevention practices, surveillance methods and definitions, and data analysis.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Preferred Qualifications Experience using Microsoft Office Software. Experience using the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) infection tracking system.
Additional Comments DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
SC DPH is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Reasonable Accommodation: Applicants needing an accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for an accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for temporary grant positions that includes: • Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Primary Member, Spouse, and Children(must average at least 30 hours a week to be eligible)
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
• REMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote may be available after six (6) months of employment for approved position. Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
Do you have a bachelor's degree and professional experience related to the position.
02
Are you willing to accept a salary within the agency hiring range $56,210 - $103,900.00?
03
Are you a current SCDPH or former SCDHEC employee?
04
Do you have a current Certification in Infection Control (CIC)?
05
Are you able to work with limited supervision?
06
Do you have experience using the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) infection tracking system?
07
Do you have a minimum of four (4) years' experience as a medical laboratory technologist, microbiologist or a Registered Nurse?
08
Do you have experience supervising or managing others?
09
In accordance with the State Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DPH employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster. Will you be able to meet this requirement?
10
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. The application and not an attached resume will be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
11
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
12
If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10- year driving record. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
13
How did you hear about this position?
- State NeoGov Website (jobs.sc.gov)
- Linkedln, Twitter, Facebook
- Employee Referral/Agency Recruiter
- College Job Board
- External Job Board (SC Works, Indeed, Association)
- Other
Required Question
