Disease Intervention Specialist 1 064606
About The Position
Disease Intervention Specialists 1 (DIS) play a critical role in improving sexual health outcomes and preventing and controlling Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI). Under the supervision of program management and leadership, DIS duties includes disease counseling and prevention, case investigation and treatment navigation, referrals for care and linkage to resources, and identification and outreach to partners. DIS work with a diverse population, engage in field investigation and field-based activities, perform community outreach, collaborate with healthcare providers, and assist in navigating healthcare systems to ensure appropriate and timely client evaluation and treatment. The DIS primary focus is on STIs and HIV but may also provide support during outbreak situations or public health responses.
Responsibilities
- disease counseling and prevention
- case investigation and treatment navigation
- referrals for care and linkage to resources
- identification and outreach to partners
- field investigation and field-based activities
- community outreach
- collaborate with healthcare providers
- assist in navigating healthcare systems to ensure appropriate and timely client evaluation and treatment
- support during outbreak situations or public health responses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
