Communicable Disease Specialist Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Communicable Disease Specialist 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars DeKalb County, GA Description We are Accepting Applications for the

Following Position:

Communicable Disease Specialist (10182) Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, the DeKalb Public Health works to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of all DeKalb County residents. Our vision is for a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives. If you have a passion for people and are looking to make an impact on the health of the community, we invite you to join our team! For more information about our agency please visit dekalbhealth.net.

EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS INCLUDE

? 13 Paid Holidays ? 3 Weeks Annual Leave ? 3 Weeks Sick Leave ? Flexible Schedules within our core working hours of M-F 8:15am-5pm ? Pension Plan ? Employer 401K Match ? Payroll Deductible Health Benefits ? Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits ? Flexible Spending Accounts ? Worksite Wellness ? Diverse Workforce ? Opportunities for Growth ? Hybrid teleworking option for eligible positions after probation.

LOCATION

East Health Centers

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT

Clinical Services

SALARY INFORMATION

$38,526.93 Annually / Job Code HCP081 / Pay Grade I Job Responsibilities Under general supervision, gathers, analyzes and monitors data regarding communicable diseases within a health district. Ensures implementation of timely disease intervention strategies to decrease the prevalence of such diseases. Performs reporting and surveillance activities as well as conduct data collection and analysis. Prepares documentation of all communicable disease case investigations occurring within the district. Minimum Qualifications Associate degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in a related area; OR Four (4) years of experience in a medical-related field; OR licensure as a registered nurse and one (1) year of nursing experience; OR One (1) year of experience at the lower level Communicable Disease Spec 1 (HCP080) or position equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant must possess a strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS and STD’s. Experience in conducting outreach and disease intervention. Completions of ISTDI and/or ASTDI and Pass Port. Case Management skills and Phlebotomy are a plus. Bi-Lingual (Spanish Preferred).

Additional Information NOTE:

Thank you for your interest in DKPH. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide application status by phone or email. All qualified candidates will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. We have the right to close any position at any time for any reason. Employment with the DeKalb Public Health is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

(governmentjobs.com)If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: jannise.gray1@dph.ga.gov.

THE DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYER.