Communicable Disease Specialist 2

4 weeks ago

Macon, Georgia, United States Georgia Department of Public Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Communicable Disease Specialist 2 to join our team at the North Central Health District in Macon, GA. As a key member of our public health team, you will play a critical role in preventing disease, injury, and disability, and promoting health and well-being in diverse communities statewide.

Key Responsibilities
  • Works and communicates with the general public, internal customers, and/or external customers to provide information and quality services and/or products.
  • Conducts home visits and other types of field investigations for persons at risk for STD/HIV/TB, locates hard-to-reach clients, and effectively utilizes venipuncture techniques in field investigation efforts as needed.
  • Conducts STD/HIV education, triages clients, conducts assessments of risk factors, and refers clients for follow-up and provides appropriate services to clients dually infected with STD/HIV/TB, maintains client files and other documents and reports in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Provides partner services interviews of infected STD patients and contacts in the field and clinic setting, performs pre and post-test HIV counseling on patients requesting HIV tests in clinic/filed setting, and ensures linkage to HIV primary care.
  • Completes interviews, re-interviews, and cluster interviews on assigned cases when necessary and provides timely updates and recommendations for closure of all open cases.
  • Prepares and maintains records and reports on program activities and provides accurate documentation of case activities.
  • Obtains medical and epidemiological histories, performs investigations, data collection and analysis, interpretation, and responses.
  • Conducts community screenings, health fairs, and pop-up events throughout the 13 counties within NCHD, identifies, contacts, and recruits community members for participation in communicable disease education and prevention programs.
Requirements
  • Associate degree from an accredited college or university or two (2) years of experience in a related area.
  • OR four (4) years of experience in a medical-related field or licensure as a registered nurse.
  • AND one (1) year of nursing experience OR one (1) year of experience at the lower level Communicable Disease Spec 1 (HCP080) or position equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Providing STD and HIV/AIDS case management and testing services.
  • Good working knowledge of best practice counseling approaches, interventions, and strategies that have been proven effective with high-risk populations.
  • Working knowledge of HIV/AIDS and treatment and linkage to care services.
  • Experienced with a multi-disciplinary team approach.
  • Prior networking and community outreach experience desired.
  • Public Health experience.
Additional Information

The Georgia Department of Public Health is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We offer a competitive salary, flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance. We are committed to promoting health and well-being in diverse communities statewide and look forward to welcoming a talented and dedicated individual to our team.

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