Disease Intervention Specialist 4 (TB Supervisor)

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana. Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health Lead Tuberculosis Control Efforts Across Region 2! This impactful public health leadership role oversees regional TB case management, surveillance reporting, clinic operations, and community outreach. You'll supervise frontline staff, collaborate with healthcare providers and institutions, and help shape strategies that prevent the spread of tuberculosis and improve patient outcomes. If you're passionate about public health leadership, data-driven decision-making, and community impact, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Developing Performance :

Builds the future potential of others by supporting long-term growth, skill development, and career progression.

Developing Plans :

The ability to create structured strategies and plans that support the achievement of defined goals and objectives.

Making Accurate Judgments:

The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Accepting Direction :

The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

Building and Supporting Teams:

The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.

Building Trust :

The ability to create a safe and supportive environment where others feel comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas, and acknowledging mistakes.

Managing Conflict:

The ability to recognize, address, and resolve disagreements constructively while preserving relationships and promoting mutual understanding.

Solving Problems:

The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.

Thinking Strategically :

The ability to anticipate trends, understand context, and align actions with long-term priorities.

Training Others :

The ability to design and deliver training experiences that build knowledge, develop skills, and improve performance. Six years of experience in disease investigation and prevention activities; OR Three years of experience in investigatory work, social services, nursing, or as a medical laboratory technician or assistant plus three years of experience in disease investigation and prevention activities; OR A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in disease investigation and prevention activities; OR An advanced degree in epidemiology, public health, in a biological science, or nursing plus two years of experience in disease investigation and prevention activities. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

Direct and oversee regional tuberculosis (TB) case management, contact investigations, and disease control activities to ensure compliance with state and programmatic policies and procedures. Supervise and provide guidance to Disease Intervention Specialists, Infection Control Technicians, and support staff while monitoring program performance and service delivery. Manage the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of TB program data, including compliance metrics, delinquency reports, and patient management outcomes. Ensure accurate, timely, and complete entry and reporting of patient information in electronic health records, surveillance databases, and state disease reporting systems. Coordinate and administer regional TB clinics, collaborating with physicians and local health units to ensure appropriate patient follow-up, treatment, and continuity of care. Serve as a technical resource to healthcare providers, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, universities, and community partners on TB prevention, treatment, reporting requirements, and case management practices. Promote and strengthen TB control efforts by developing partnerships, providing education and consultation, and supporting public health initiatives that reduce disease transmission and improve patient outcomes.

Position-Specific Details:

Location:

Office of Public Health / Region 2-BRCO /

East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type:

This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, or Detail to

Special Duty Cost Center:

3262108002 Position Number(s): 149953

Career Progression:

This position may be filled as a Recruitment Specialist 1, 2, or 3 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. • Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE .

Contact Information:

Shambrielle Pooler Shambrielle.

Pooler@la.gov LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-342-6477 This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. LDH supports Louisiana's commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here . LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.