Communicable Disease Specialist
Description
Pay Grade: H
Job Code: HCP080
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Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
Benefits
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
The Northeast Health District is looking for a Communicable Disease Specialist. Under general supervision, gathers, analyzes and monitors data regarding communicable diseases with a focus on sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Coordinates clinic referrals, conducts field visits, and provides patient education/counseling and partner services. Ensures implementation of timely disease intervention strategies to decrease disease prevalence. Completes documentation of all communicable disease case investigations occurring within the district. Collaborates accordingly with internal and external partners and has strong communication skills.
As a Communicable Disease Specialist within the Epidemiology Unit at the Georgia Department of Public Health , you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.
Job Responsibilities
• Works and communicates with the public, clients, and external partners to provide information and quality services.
• Conduct home visits and other types of field investigations for persons at risk for STI/HIV; locate hard to reach clients and effectively connect them to care.
• Conduct STI/HIV education, triage clients, conduct assessments of risk factors, and refer clients for follow-up and provide appropriate services to clients infected with STI/HIV, maintain client files and other documents and reports in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Obtains medical and epidemiological histories, performs investigations, data collection and analysis, interpretation and responses.
• Provide partner services interviews of infected STI patients and contacts in the field and clinic setting. Perform pre and post-test HIV counseling on patients requesting HIV tests in clinic/field and ensure linkage to HIV primary care.
• Complete interviews, re-interviews, and cluster interviews on assigned cases and provide timely updates and recommendation of closure of all open cases. Prepares and maintains records and reports on program activities and provide accurate documentation of case activities as required.
• Participate in community screenings, health fairs, and pop-up events throughout the district as needed.
• Assists in emergency preparedness response efforts as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR Four years of outreach experience.
Preferred Qualifications
• Strong knowledge of communicable diseases
• Experience in conducting disease intervention
• Skills in patient interviewing/counseling
• Ability to work and communicate with people from varied backgrounds on sensitive topics.
Copy of your Transcripts must be submitted
with the application.
Annual salary of $46,250 plus generous benefits including 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement plans.
No phone calls , applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.
Additional Information
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
The use of breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in physical activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
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