Disease Intervention Specialist 1-3

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Make a difference in public health by joining the Louisiana Department of Healths Region 8 Tuberculosis (TB) Program! In this rewarding role youll help protect communities by conducting communicable disease intervention activities related to tuberculosis prevention surveillance treatment support and contact investigations throughout the region. Under the supervision of the Disease Intervention Specialist 4 the incumbent conducts field investigations performs case management and follow-up activities and coordinates directly observed therapy (DOT) for TB patients and contacts.

This position works closely with healthcare providers hospitals correctional facilities detention centers laboratories local health units and community partners to support TB control efforts and ensure compliance with state and CDC guidelines. The incumbent is responsible for timely documentation data entry reporting and coordination of services related to TB prevention and treatment activities.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Three 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; OR

A bachelors degree.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Conducts field investigations of TB cases suspects and contacts including case interviews contact identification and follow-up activities. Performs directly observed therapy (DOT) to monitor treatment adherence and completion.
• Responds to TB transmission events and investigations in correctional facilities detention centers healthcare settings and community environments.
• Travels throughout the region to support TB clinics specimen collection testing activities field visits and on-site response operations. Coordinates TB control activities with correctional facilities infection prevention staff healthcare providers laboratories and local health units.
• Supports and participates in TB Medical Clinic (TBMC) operations and patient follow-up activities.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation data entry and case management activities in LATB Intergy and other required reporting systems.
• Maintains case records treatment documentation and contact investigation records in accordance with CDC and OPH program requirements. Assists with surveillance activities reporting requirements and implementation of TB program protocols and guidelines.
• Provides education and guidance related to TB prevention treatment and infection control practices. Participates in emergency response and public health response activities as assigned.
• Utilizes interpersonal communication skills in a professional customer-focused environment with patients staff healthcare partners and community stakeholders. Accepts and performs additional duties not specifically listed but necessary for the operation of the work unit and continuity of public health services.
• Travels to alternate work sites and field locations as necessary.

Appointment Type:This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment or Promotional appointment

Cost Center:

Position Number(s):149979

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Disease Intervention Specialist1 2 or 3 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

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.

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Contact Information:

Shambrielle Pooler

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge LA 70821

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