Health Investigator - Infectious Disease (Health Services)

• Four (4) years of experience in customer service, health services, education, community outreach, social service industry, or conducting intake interviews, and a high school diploma or possess a GED, OR 
• Two (2) years of experience in customer service, health services, education, community outreach, social service industry, or conducting intake interviews, and an associate degree from an accredited college or university; OR 
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university. 
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. 
   

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Obtains and enters positive laboratory reports from the laboratory, clinical providers, and other facilities. 
• Communicates with providers to obtain missing information. 
• Contacts the patient for follow-up and treatment. 
• Performs outreach STI screening/testing activities. 
• Participates in provider and patient education about STIs and their treatment. 
• Conducts medical provider visits to collect reports, to assure the quality of reporting, and to provide new information and assistance. 
• Completes required monthly reports. 
• Conducts field visits, interviews, and partner notifications as they relate to outbreaks and illnesses. 
• Performs other related duties as required or directed. 
   

KSAs 

• Knowledge of medicine and of communicable and infectious disease treatment and control. 
• Awareness of the principles of public health and of the objectives of public health programs.  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to work courteously with the public and co-workers.  
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions. 
• Ability to express ideals clearly and concisely.  
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and other County’s software applications.  
   

Special Requirements 

• Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license or secure one by date of employment. 
• Must have daily access to an operable automobile and meet county requirements of automobile insurance upon date of employment. 
• Successfully complete online CDC assignments, the one-week CDC course “Introduction to STI Intervention,” and “HIV Counseling and Testing” within six months of your employment date.  
• Must maintain all required licenses, certifications, and training credentials throughout the duration of employment.   
   

Disclaimer 

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.