Hybrid Communicable Disease Specialist bei Georgia Department of Public Health (GA), GA

About the Department

We are Accepting Applications for the Following Position:

Communicable Disease Specialist (10187)

Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) works to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of all DeKalb County residents. 

Our vision is for a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives. If you have a passion for people and are looking to make an impact on the health of the community, we invite you to join our team! For more information about our agency please visit dekalbpublichealth.com.

LOCATION: Richardson Health Center

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Clinical Services

EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 13 Paid Holidays
• 3 Weeks Annual Leave
• 3 Weeks Sick Leave
• Flexible Schedules within our core working hours of M-F 8:15am-5pm
• Pension Plan
• Employer 401K Match
• Payroll Deductible Health Benefits
• Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Worksite Wellness
• Diverse Workforce
• Opportunities for Growth
• Hybrid teleworking option for
  eligible positions after probation

Position Duties

Under general supervision, gathers, analyzes and monitors data regarding communicable diseases within a health district. Ensures implementation of timely disease intervention strategies to decrease the prevalence of such diseases.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the implementation of timely disease intervention strategies to decrease the prevalence of communicable diseases

• Performs investigations, data collection and analysis, and interpretation

• Performs reporting and surveillance activities

• Prepares documentation of all communicable disease case investigations occurring within the district

• Provides case management services, e.g. home visits, clinic referrals, patient education/counseling, etc. to clients with various communicable diseases such as sexually       transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, pertussis, rubella, hepatitis, etc.

• Provides direct diagnostic and therapeutic services for public health clients both in the clinic and field setting

• Provides educational programs, seminars and in-service training sessions to enhance public understanding of various communicable diseases.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree from an accredited college or university and 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. 

Other Qualifications

NOTE:  Thank you for your interest in DKPH. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide application status by phone or email. All qualified candidates will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. 

Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. We have the right to close any position at any time for any reason. 

Employment with DeKalb Public Health is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION & COMPLETE APPLICATION IN: ”Career Opportunities” at Job Opportunities | Locations: dekalb county | Sorted by Posting Date descending | JOB OPPORTUNITIES (governmentjobs.com)If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: [email protected]. 

DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.