Disease Intervention Specialist 4
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Job Location:
Jefferson, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 4177 - 7518
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
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 the Louisiana Department of Health
Lead the fight against STD/HIV as a Front Line Supervisor guiding a dedicated team of Disease Intervention Specialists. Drive impactful field operations ensure timely referrals for those affected and champion provider education to keep the region informed and compliant with testing and treatment standards. Join us to make a real difference in public health!
Minimum Qualifications
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 bachelors 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.Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Supervise and guide Disease Intervention Specialists by reviewing data records assigning work coverage and coordinating program activities to meet timelines and documentation standards.
Provide orientation training and ongoing mentoring to staff to improve disease intervention prevention efforts and program performance.
Conduct monthly and quarterly performance assessments using program review tools to support staff development and program goals.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with public and private medical providers and laboratories to ensure timely reporting testing and treatment services.
Prepare detailed reports compile provider lists and complete surveys following site visits collaborating with the State STD/HIV Program Office to identify unreported providers and labs.
Communicate program goals clearly through presentations written documents and professional interactions with community partners stakeholders and internal staff
Position-Specific Details:Location: Office of Public Health Region 1-BRCO This position is domiciled in Jefferson Parish and requires travel throughout Region 1: Jefferson Orleans Plaquemines and St. Bernard parishes.
Appointment Type: Probationary appointment Promotional appointment
Cost Center:
Position Number(s):82093
LDH supports Louisianas commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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.
Contact Information:
Shambrielle Pooler
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge LA 70821
This organization participates in E-verify and for more information on E-verify please contact DHS at 1-.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
