Disease Intervention Specialist
Job Location:
Lexington County, SC - USA
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Job Summary
- Job Responsibilities
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In a culturally competent manner perform confidential partner service (PS) follow up and management of sexually transmitted infection (STI) assignments. Observing program guidelines appropriately manage and prioritize all STI assignments - mainly syphilis HIV and STI/HIV co-infections.
- In a culturally competent manner perform confidential partner service (PS) follow up and management of sexually transmitted infection (STI) assignments. Observing program guidelines appropriately manage and prioritize all STI assignments - mainly syphilis HIV and STI/HIV co-infections.
- Perform timely and mainly within program performance standards confidential STI and HIV surveillance and PS case management investigative and contact tracing activities - surveillance record searches pre and post-test counseling interviews field investigations congenital syphilis and perinatal HIV surveillance management.
- Document within program performance standards all surveillance efforts disease intervention and PS case management activities.
- Actively participate in staff developmental trainings to ensure that quality performance of disease intervention is reflective and effective in accordance to procedures and standards prescribed by DPH and STD/HIVNH Section standards.
- Participate in DPH emergency operations plan responsibilities relative to health outbreaks emergency situations and disasters as assigned.
- Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A bachelors degree and related experience.Positions may require the successful completion of agency-provided training or credentials. Employee is subject to on call during non-business hours. Some positions require the incumbent to travel to multiple locations within a workday. Significant travel within the state may be required.Agency Additional Requirements: Bachelors degree in physical or social sciences from an accredited - college or university or ten (10) years working in public health programs ideally focused on STD/HIV with medical or investigative duties and responsibilities.Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer or their delegate.Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.- Preferred Qualifications
Fifteen to twenty (15-20) years working in public health programs ideally focused on STD/HIV with medical or investigative duties and responsibilities as well as some training and staff development skills and experience. - Additional Comments
EEO:The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesnt impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the States Disaster Plan which includes hazardous weather Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid drivers license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for TEMPORARY HOURLY positions that includes:
- Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouse and children. Clickhere for additional information.
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available(S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices*
Required Experience:
IC
