Health Investigator - Infectious Disease (Health Services)

Position Summary This position is funded by a grant for a duration of time as defined by the grantor. Works under the general direction of a supervisor to process morbidity reports and perform further epidemiological investigations required in the surveillance practice of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Pay Grade:

43 Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education Minimum Qualifications Four (4) years of experience in customer service, health services, education, community outreach, social service industry, or conducting intake interviews, and a high school diploma or possess a GED, OR Two (2) years of experience in customer service, health services, education, community outreach, social service industry, or conducting intake interviews, and an associate degree from an accredited college or university; OR Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities Obtains and enters positive laboratory reports from the laboratory, clinical providers, and other facilities. Communicates with providers to obtain missing information. Contacts the patient for follow-up and treatment. Performs outreach STI screening/testing activities. Participates in provider and patient education about STIs and their treatment. Conducts medical provider visits to collect reports, to assure the quality of reporting, and to provide new information and assistance. Completes required monthly reports. Conducts field visits, interviews, and partner notifications as they relate to outbreaks and illnesses. Performs other related duties as required or directed. KSAs Knowledge of medicine and of communicable and infectious disease treatment and control. Awareness of the principles of public health and of the objectives of public health programs. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work courteously with the public and co-workers. Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions. Ability to express ideals clearly and concisely. Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and other County's software applications. Special Requirements Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license or secure one by date of employment. Must have daily access to an operable automobile and meet county requirements of automobile insurance upon date of employment. Successfully complete online CDC assignments, the one-week CDC course " Introduction to STI Intervention ," and " HIV Counseling and Testing " within six months of your employment date. Must maintain all required licenses, certifications, and training credentials throughout the duration of employment. Disclaimer This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. Shelby County Resident Disclaimer All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department. The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include appointed positions with the Sheriff's Office, Division of Corrections, or the Fire Department.