HIV Communicable Disease Investigator

Phoenix, NM - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 21 - 35

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Posting Date

10/22/25

Application Deadline

10/26/25

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $21.75 - $28.38 hourly
Full 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

Unclassified

Department

Public Health

About the Position

If you find yourself inspired by investigative projects in the public health sector and are enthusiastic about community resources to help people stay well consider applying for the Communicable Disease Investigator-HIV role (HIV CDI)! The purpose of the Communicable Disease Investigator in the HIV Program is to conduct confidential interviews on people diagnosed with HIV and offer them assistance with linkage to HIV care. The HIV CDI will maintain records for data compilation; conduct field investigation with utmost regard to confidentiality and schedule those individuals with a positive test result and those named as a contact suspect or associate to a health care provider for diagnosis and treatment.

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 health equity 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
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We Require

Bachelors degree in health promotion public health medical technology health sciences or a health-related field
An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/orexperienceconducting Health field investigations community outreach and/or case managementmay substitute for the education requirement on a year-by-year basis

We Also Value

Experience working as a Communicable Disease Investigator for a local public health department or state health services agency
Experience working with various socioeconomic groups performing counseling or health education services
Experience working with STIs or epidemiological data related to STIs
Experience collaborating with medical facilities case management agencies or entities affiliated with the Ryan White Program
Experience completing patient interviews assessments referrals and needs determination

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 HIV
Provides clients with HIV test results and refers clients to a medical provider for HIV diagnosis and treatment
Interviews clients who have tested positive for HIV 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 HIV
Follows-up with confirmed positive HIV 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
Provides HIV prevention education and navigation to clients in a clinal setting

Working Conditions

Work occurs in an office and field environment with potential exposure to loud noise noxious odors unsanitary conditions chemicals fumes dust mists gases poor ventilation electricity moving mechanical parts varying weather conditions fumes dust mists gases poor ventilation and other related conditions and situations
Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently sitting most of the time
Valid Arizona drivers license is required upon hire
Ability to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency
Must successfully complete the following training within 60 days of hire: OSHA/Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure and HIPPA
Within 60 days of hire the employee must complete assigned CDC STI modular training with sufficient passing scores
Register and complete certified venipuncture training within 6 months of hire
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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Posting Date10/22/25Application Deadline10/26/25Pay RangeAnticipated Hiring Range: $21.75 - $28.38 hourlyFull Pay Range: $21.75 - $35.00 hourlySalary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is...