Communicable Disease Investigator Level I/II

About the position

Under direction, the Communicable Disease Investigator Level I/II investigates routine communicable disease cases and conducts interviews; locates suspects and/or contacts and arranges for their medical examination and treatment for control purposes; provides health education on communicable disease prevention and control.

Responsibilities

• Investigate routine communicable disease cases.
• Conduct interviews with suspects and contacts.
• Arrange for medical examinations and treatment for control purposes.
• Provide health education on communicable disease prevention and control.

Requirements

• Possession of an Associate's Degree, or higher from an accredited college or university in Community Health Services, Epidemiology, Biological Science, Health Education, Public Health, or a closely related field.
• 60 semester units (90 quarter units) from an accredited college or university, with 24 semester units (36 quarter units) in relevant fields.
• One year of full-time paid/voluntary/internship experience performing duties related to communicable disease investigation, counseling, or health education.

Nice-to-haves

• Education above the 60 semester units or an AA Degree may substitute for required experience on a month-for-month basis.
• Experience in conducting interviews of a highly personal nature.
• Ability to lecture to students and speak to large groups.