Communicable Disease Spec Spv

Georgia Department of Public Health • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Fulton County Board of Health is hiring a Communicable Disease Specialist Spv within Medical and Preventive Services. The role supervises staff and manages epidemiological programs in a health district, with a focus on communicable disease data and timely disease intervention. It provides frontline supervision to field-service Communicable Disease staff investigating STD/HIV cases throughout Fulton County, including guidance and review of cases and ensuring timely, proper reporting through Sendss.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of experience in a related area; or six years of experience in a medical-related field; or licensure as a registered nurse and three years of nursing experience; or one year of experience at the lower-level Communicable Disease Specialist 3 (HCP082) or equivalent position.
• The position is subject to criminal background check/fingerprinting and reference checks.

Nice To Haves

• Two years as a Communicable Disease Specialist 2 in STD/HIV Services, conducting field investigations, partner services, clinical interaction, and HIV testing and counseling.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, guide, and instruct subordinate staff in their work assignments.
• Manage epidemiological programs in a health district.
• Gather, analyze, and monitor data regarding communicable diseases within a health district.
• Ensure implementation of timely disease intervention strategies to decrease disease prevalence.
• Provide frontline supervision to field-service Communicable Disease staff investigating STD/HIV cases throughout Fulton County.
• Provide guidance and review of STD/HIV cases.
• Ensure proper and timely reporting of cases through Sendss.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree