Contract Disease Intervention Specialist

Description

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Contract Disease Intervention Specialist. This position receives training and instruction regarding coordinating and completing epidemiology investigations.

Listed below are a few of the job responsibilities:

• Investigate reportable sexual transmitted Infections

• Illicit partners for notification, follow-up & treatment

• Provide education & consultation for area healthcare providers

• Ensure patients are linked to appropriate medical care/case management

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Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Biology, Chemical Sciences, Medical Technology or related area;

AND

• Two years of communicable disease or Public Health work experience;
• A Master's Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Epidemiological Sciences, or a related area may be substituted for one year of experience;

PREFERRED

• Recent epidemiology/communicable disease control experience.

Licensing/Certification

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain, at the earliest opportunity available, certification in "Principles of Epidemiology" and "Applied Epidemiology" or equivalent specialized training as determined by the Health Department;

• Requires training on the Missouri Health Surveillance Information System (MOHSIS) or other current systems.

Functions

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see thejob description.

Other Requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in The United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application,but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.