Communicable Disease Investigator - STI
Communicable Disease Investigator - STI
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Job Description
Posting Date
08/21/25Application Deadline
08/25/25Pay Range
Anticipated Pay Range: $21.75 - $28.38 hourlyFull Pay Range: $21.75 - $35.00 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
Contractor with BenefitsDepartment
Public HealthAbout the Position
If you find yourself inspired by investigative projects in the public health sector and are enthusiastic about community outreach to help people stay well consider applying for the Communicable Disease Investigator role!
As our Communicable Disease Investigator you will play a vital role in providing case management services to those infected with sexually transmitted infections by investigating preventing and controlling the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
Join a team with a purpose! Apply today!
About Us
Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPHs mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies programs and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staffs unique skills and differences as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy thriving Maricopa County for all.
Proud To Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
Bachelors degree in Health Promotion Public Health Medical Technology Health Sciences or a health-related field
OR
An equivalent combination of post-secondary education andexperienceconducting field investigations community outreach or case management may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
Experience working with the public conducting health-related field investigations for communicable diseases
Experience working as a Communicable Disease Investigator for a local public health department or state health services agency
Experience working in a medical field drawing blood doing case investigative work or interviewing or counseling clients
Experience working with various socioeconomic groups performing counseling or health education services
Experience working with STDs or epidemiological data related to STDs
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish
Job Contributions
Conducts field and telephone investigations with utmost regard to confidentiality by researching identifying locating and contacting individuals with a confirmed or potential case of an infectious disease
Refers clients to a medical provider for sexually transmitted disease (STD) diagnosis and treatment
Interviews clients who have tested positive for an STD to elicit names and contact information of sexual partners and obtain epidemiological data such as risk factors and previous disease status
Connects clients to appropriate agencies for follow-up care and education
Locates notifies and interviews the sexual partners of clients who have tested positive for an STD
Follows up with confirmed STD positive cases to ensure the individual is receiving medical care
Creates and maintains case investigation documents records and reports
Conducts community outreach activities targeting high-risk communities including registering clients for testing performing venipuncture and obtaining specimens
Working Conditions
Position requires extensive fieldwork in diverse communities including driving to various locations within Maricopa County in a personal vehicle in all weather conditions walking long distances climbing stairs and reacting quickly to potentially unsafe situations
Valid Arizona drivers license is required upon hire
Employee must have reliable transportation may have to travel to another location if coverage is needed
Mileage reimbursement is available
Must be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency
Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. occasionally 10 lbs. frequently or negligible amounts constantly and requires walking and standing to a significant degree
Must secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and complete and pass a background check
Within six months of hire you must complete the CDC STD modular training program and pass the one week Passport to Partner Services course sponsored by the CDC
Within one month of hire all employees are required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles mumps rubella) Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria) Varicella (chickenpox) and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
