Health Specialist (RN, Remote and Temporary)

About the Role

The Health Specialist serves as a critical bridge between the CDC and the public, providing advanced and accurate clinical inquiry responses regarding disease control, prevention, and national emergency situations. This role addresses complex health-related questions from medical professionals, educators, government agencies, and the general public, covering topics such as bioterrorism, first responder protocols, HIV/AIDS, immunizations, environmental health, and tuberculosis.

You will act as a subject matter expert, responding to inquiries stemming from current events like food outbreaks and natural disasters. The position requires composing high-quality documents, reports, and correspondence while performing advanced database searches to ensure every response is grounded in the latest medical and scientific data. As a temporary position, you will work independently to maintain quality assurance standards while supporting the CDC-INFO mission.

Work Environment & Requirements

This is a remote, temporary role requiring you to work an 8-hour shift between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday. You must be a permanent resident of the Continental US and provide your own personal equipment. The home office must include a private, secure work area with a high-speed internet connection (25 Mbps minimum, 50 Mbps for shared connectivity) and a wired Ethernet connection. You will need a personal computer (Windows 10/11 or Mac OS) and a smartphone for system login purposes.

Equal Opportunity

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.