TB Communicable Disease Investigator -(Onsite and in the Field as Needed)

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TB Communicable Disease Investigator -(Onsite and in the Field as Needed)

Salary

$50,646.98 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full Time Health Civil Service

Job Number

HEA07239

Department

Health

Opening Date

09/25/2024

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Position Description

Metro Nashville Public Health (MPHD) is seeking a Communicable Disease Investigator (CDI) to join a team dedicated to Tuberculosis Elimination (TB) throughout Nashville and Davidson County. The ideal candidate will have experience in public health field work, and knowledge of immunizations, disease control, and investigation of reportable diseases in a community health program.

If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640

Typical Duties

• Participates in a multi-disciplinary team following clients with tuberculosis infection and or disease. Counsels and conducts contact investigations.

• Performs targeted testing for tuberculosis as established by TB manual.

• Provides community education regarding TB through lectures/presentations to various community groups.

• Performs PPD skin testing.

• Coordinates and assists with screenings at community sites most accessible to high-risk populations. Serves as liaison between Health Department and physicians, infection control nurses, hospitals, other Health Department employees and interpreters.

• Conducts site visits to assess environmental conditions and determine risk status and counsels appropriately.

• Delivers client health directives, memoranda of understanding, and official Health Department notices. Performs directly observed therapy and counsels clients regarding medication compliance and side effects. Transports clients to clinic as needed.

• Assists with case management of clients with latent TB infection.

• Completes required forms and documents.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the Social Sciences, Public Health, or related field.

• Valid driver license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of infectious diseases and contact investigations.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

• Ability to work with diverse populations and to work as member of interdisciplinary team.

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible full-time paid employment in related field.

• Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to public health agencies.

• Knowledge of community organizations and resources applicable to program needs and objectives.

• Ability to interview, counsel, and communicate effectively with patients.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule and interact with diverse populations.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than Bachelors Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Advanced Degree

  02

  How many years of progressively responsible full-time paid employment in related field do you have ?

• Less than 2 years

• 4-6 years

• More than 2 years

  03

  I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification.

• Yes

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Agency

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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