Communicable Disease Specialist - STD Program

GNR Public Health • Office of HIV/STD Prevention, GA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Department is seeking a qualified candidate who, under supervision, will serve as a Communicable Disease Specialist for the HIV Prevention Program. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting timely disease intervention functions to control and prevent infectious diseases; providing health education to patients, their partners, clinicians and other community members; counseling patients on their diagnosis and potential treatment options; conducting patient interviews and other epidemiological data; performing investigations to gather information using an array of resources; and coordinating testing and treatment for infected and affected individuals.

Requirements

• Associate degree in medical and preventive services from an accredited college or university
• Two (2) years of experience in a related field
• Submission of a 3 year MVR (Driving Record) with application

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing health related education to individuals and/or groups
• Experience working in a Public Health, medical, or Community Based Organization setting
• Experience conducting investigations, contact tracing, partner services, or field investigations
• Experience with SENDSS or other disease reporting software
• Experience collecting, entering, validating, analyzing or interpreting data utilizing Microsoft Office products
• Experience working with confidential records or personal information
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Conducting timely disease intervention functions to control and prevent infectious diseases
• Providing health education to patients, their partners, clinicians and other community members
• Counseling patients on their diagnosis and potential treatment options
• Conducting patient interviews and other epidemiological data
• Performing investigations to gather information using an array of resources
• Coordinating testing and treatment for infected and affected individuals

What This Job Offers

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