Infectious Disease Program Lead (O-6 Billet) Supervisory

Summary

Leads IHSC's Infectious Disease Program, providing clinical and public health guidance on domestic and foreign infectious diseases, outbreak response, policy development, and transgender care. Supervises multidisciplinary staff, directs surveillance and quality assurance. This position is only open to current USPHS officers. USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position. If Location Negotiable Upon Selection, place in Relocation Expenses Reimbursed textbox:

Duties

• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Recognized subject matter expert in infectious disease and transgender care, acting as liaison with partner agencies and stakeholders (e.g. Customs and Border Patrol, Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Marshals Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, local health departments, international partners) as well as DHS headquarters to optimize surveillance, continuity of care, guideline development and optimal disease management. Provides clinical oversight through direct patient care and clinical consultation for infectious diseases and transgender care in IHSC facilities. Provides clinical expertise to the IHSC Public Health Safety Preparedness Unit including: immunizations, antibiotic stewardship and minimizing development of drug resistance. Leads outbreak investigations and containment. Directs pandemic planning and response. Coordinates infection surveillance efforts. Provides diagnostic and clinical management guidance to IHSC clinicians directly or via direct supervision of the ID Advanced Practice Provider, ID Clinical Pharmacist and Public Health Analyst for noncitizen patients with various infectious diseases including but not limited to HIV, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, syphilis and other sexually transmitted infections, skin and soft tissue infections, respiratory infections, enteric infections, ectoparasite infestations, and tropical infections (e.g. helminths, malaria, leishmaniasis, etc.) as well as transgender care. Provides clinical expertise in development of the IHSC formulary with respect to antimicrobial agents. Conducts clinically and policy-relevant surveillance and research in support of IHSC mission. Advises on facility planning and environmental design review. Advises on quality assurance programs for deployment at field level. Develops and revises clinical practice guidelines and electronic health record tools involving infectious disease and transgender care for IHSC staff and patients. Reports and presents relevant surveillance and programmatic findings at agency approved venues. Provides remote and/or on site continuing medical education on relevant infectious disease and transgender issues to IHSC as well as community partners. Will serve as a subject matter expert on agency committees including but not limited to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee, Ethics Committee, Tuberculosis Coordination and Care Team and the HIV Coordination and Care Team. Additional duties as assigned by the Chief of the Clinical Services Support Unit or designee. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Occasional travel required to support IHSC facilities.

Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to perform duties in a fast-paced environment without physical limitations. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time [6-8 Hours]. Performing repeated bending motion. Average manual dexterity for computer operation. Phone/laptop use for telephonic/virtual meetings for extended periods of time.

Education

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from a school in the United States or Canada approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicant's graduation. Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that is certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Evidence of board eligibility/certification is required in an appropriate primary care specialty (Internal medicine) by an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) approved board. Formal fellowship training in infectious disease with or without board certification is preferred. Current, unrestricted, and valid medical license from any U.S. state, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam. Minimum of 3 years practicing in clinical infectious disease beyond fellowship training or a minimum of 5 years beyond internal medicine residency (if no formal infectious disease training). Knowledge of the principles of public health and epidemiology. U.S. Public Health Service Officers must comply with and obey all federal rules, regulations, policies, guidance and established procedures that includes professional competence, readiness and, suitability. As applicable, incumbents must satisfy continuing education requirements must be met as required for licensing and board certification maintenance. Maintains current CPR/Basic Life Support Certification. Interact effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the provision of medical care of individuals in ICE custody and development of program initiatives. Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information; exercise judgment and discretion in handling and disseminating information. Ability to grasp conceptual ideas and use critical thinking skil…