About this role
Role Overview
- Conducting Complex Research studies for surveillance of disease and disease syndromes (of individuals and population outbreaks)
- Interviewing individuals and writing reports for submission to the electronic database
- Advising patients regarding their disease and prevention strategies
- Initiating case investigations during specified time intervals
- Performing targeted field investigations and notifying managers for appropriate action
- Writing reports based on data analysis
- Providing oral and written presentations to health department employees and the community
- Investigating specialized research projects and giving recommendations
- Participating in teleconferences and meetings for information sharing with regional and state health updates
Requirements
- Currently working or finished a master’s degree in public health
- Experience investigating multiple infectious diseases
- Experience conducting appropriate and targeted field investigations regarding infectious diseases
- A valid driver's license, free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purposes
- Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency
- Current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Benefits
- Health benefits offered for full-time employment
- Participation in a deferred compensation plan