Perinatal Disease Intervention Specialist, Grant Services Specialist III (NCS) - Baltimore City Health Department

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

1d•$65,716 - $112,971•Onsite

About The Position

This is a non-civil service position within the Baltimore City Health Department. The role focuses on providing clinical and public health services to prevent perinatal transmission of HIV and eliminate congenital syphilis. The specialist will utilize nursing expertise and disease intervention strategies for case investigations, partner services, contact tracing, and care coordination for pregnant and postpartum individuals, exposed infants, and their families. Collaboration with healthcare providers and community partners is essential to facilitate timely diagnosis, treatment, linkage to care, and adherence to evidence-based clinical protocols. The position also involves engaging women of childbearing potential and individuals with HIV or STI exposure to support testing, treatment, prevention, and risk-reduction efforts.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Two years of experience as a registered nurse.
Training or experience in disease intervention, partner services, or contact tracing.
Knowledge of current guidelines for prevention of perinatal HIV transmission and congenital syphilis (e.g., CDC, ACOG).
Valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and be eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Must upload a copy of your valid driver's license with the application.

Nice To Haves

Experience in maternal-child health, HIV care, STI management, public health, or case management strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive case investigations for pregnant and postpartum individuals diagnosed with HIV or syphilis, assessing maternal risk factors, infection status, treatment history, and potential for perinatal transmission.
Provide partner services, contact tracing, and exposure notification while maintaining strict confidentiality and adherence to public health guidelines.
Coordinate and monitor timely initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV and appropriate treatment for syphilis, ensuring compliance with prenatal screening recommendations and evidence-based clinical protocols.
Facilitate linkage to prenatal care, HIV specialty care, and supportive services, while monitoring viral suppression and treatment adherence throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Ensure timely evaluation, testing, treatment, and follow-up of exposed infants according to established guidelines.
Educate patients and families on disease transmission, medication adherence, infant feeding recommendations, and prevention strategies.
Maintain accurate documentation in surveillance systems, identify gaps in care, implement interventions to improve health outcomes, and participate in quality improvement, case review, and outbreak response activities.
Conduct field, home, and hospital-based visits as needed to support patient engagement, retention in care, and targeted interventions among high-risk populations.