Department: Public Health Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Interim Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of one position effective October 19, 2024 to support the Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance & Emerging Diseases.
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Background and Discussion:
Public Health Services is seeking approval to create one new position (TB Epidemiology Investigator) to aim Harris County's efforts to eliminate Tuberculosis, by ensuring thorough investigations following the identification of infectious TB cases. The TB Contact Investigator plays a crucial role by delivering field services to patients who are not able to travel, significantly enhancing our capacity to provide timely and effective care.
Expected Impact:
The expected impact for FY25 is $110,483. The estimated annual cost for this role is $118,108. The position is budgeted within the Charity Care Special Revenue fund.
Alternative Options: N/A
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Location:
Address (if applicable): 1111 Fannin, Houston, Texas 77002
Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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Recurring Expenses
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$110,484
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$110,484
$118,108
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Total Current Budget
$110,484
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$110,484
$118,108
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