Lead Tuberculosis & Respiratory Consultant

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Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) , an affiliate of Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG), is focused on delighting clients with world-class managed staffing and talent consulting services. SSO is committed to a diverse workforce, which is a reflection of our clients and the people they serve. Lead Tuberculosis & Respiratory Disease Consultant Augusta, ME (Remote with occasional travel) Pay Rate: $105/hour Schedule | ~30 hours/week) Position Overview The Lead Tuberculosis & Respiratory Disease Consultant provides senior-level clinical leadership and subject matter expertise to Maine CDC's Infectious Disease Epidemiology (ID Epi) program. This role supports tuberculosis (TB) program operations while also providing consultation across key respiratory disease initiatives, including influenza, COVID-19, measles, and Long COVID. This consultant serves as a clinical advisor, program leader, and liaison across local, state, regional, and national public health partners. The position is responsible for guiding TB strategy, supporting outbreak preparedness, and enhancing surveillance and response efforts across respiratory diseases. Key Responsibilities Tuberculosis Program Leadership Serve as medical consultant for Maine's TB program Lead and facilitate quarterly TB consultant meetings (agenda development, coordination, engagement) Provide clinical guidance on TB case reviews, surveillance, reporting, and outreach Act as medical liaison between Maine CDC and external partners (e.g., Rutgers) Support formulary decisions and treatment guidance Develop and maintain Maine-specific TB policies and protocols Stay current on TB research, treatment, and guidelines and disseminate updates Collaborate with TB clinics, public health nursing, and regional partners Respiratory Disease & ID Epi Support Provide clinical support across influenza, COVID-19, measles, and Long COVID initiatives Support Long COVID surveillance, education, and national/regional representation Lead coordination of public health preparedness exercises, including: - Measles annex planning and tabletop exercises - Pandemic influenza (Pan Flu) response exercises and after-action follow-up Support Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across respiratory disease programs Contribute to ID Epi program planning, evaluation, and outbreak response efforts Cross-Program Responsibilities Engage in public health surveillance, data analysis, and reporting Collaborate with local, state, and federal partners Provide public-facing presentations and clinical education Support EDN notifications and provider reporting processes Participate in national trainings and professional development activities Required Qualifications Medical degree (MD or DO) Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in Maine 3-5 years of public health experience, ideally in respiratory or infectious diseases Demonstrated leadership experience, including team coordination or supervision Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment Core Competencies Knowledge of: Epidemiology, public health surveillance, and outbreak response Infectious disease transmission and prevention Data collection, management, and statistical analysis Medical terminology and clinical practices Ability to: Analyze and interpret public health data Lead meetings and facilitate cross-functional collaboration Adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic public health environment Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders Represent Maine CDC at regional and national levels Foster a respectful, inclusive, and professional workplace Schedule & Work Environment Part-time (~30 hours/week total) - TB: ~20 hours/week - Respiratory/ID Epi: ~10 hours/week Standard schedule: Monday-Friday (flexibility required based on program needs) Fully remote, with occasional required travel to Augusta, ME for trainings Must follow State of Maine work schedule (holidays, closures, etc.) Travel reimbursement provided per state policy (within Maine) Additional Details Rate includes up to 20 days of non-billable PTO annually Any overtime must be pre-approved by Maine CDC management Opportunity to contribute to statewide and national public health initiatives Benefits (Through SSO) SSO offers a competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well being, and long term growth, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with discretionary employer match Paid time off and holidays Flexible spending accounts Additional employee perks Compensation for roles at Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, SSO provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, SSO provides a range of benefits for this role. App

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