disease intervention specialist
Basic Purpose:
Positions in this job family
are assigned responsibilities involving the planning, development and
implementation of disease control and prevention programs and activities,
including and consultation, investigations, training and counseling concerning
sexually transmitted diseases, and programs related to other communicable
diseases.
Typical functions:
The functions within this job
family will vary by program and level, but may include the following:
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Provides treatment
consultation to clinics and county health departments on sexually transmitted
diseases, and other communicable diseases.
·
Consults with local
health officers, private physicians, school officials, and others on the
prevention and control of communicable diseases.
·
Participates in the
development of various programs, preparation of field procedures and
information, and other activities related to program direction.
·
Provides training and
information on assigned programs in schools, public and private facilities, and
to the general public.
·
Interviews patients and
contacts to gather information concerning infections or exposure to various
types of communicable diseases; consults with private physicians to stimulate
case reporting, obtain information on treated cases, provide information on
diagnostic and treatment techniques, and secure permission to apply
epidemiological process to private patients.
·
Assists in statewide
screening programs on sexually transmitted diseases through coordination of
laboratory efforts to assure timely reporting of positive findings indicative
of such diseases.
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Participates in special
projects with federal and local public health agencies; cooperates with
volunteer health groups in disease prevention and control programs.
Level Descriptors:
The Disease Intervention Specialist job family consists of three levels which
are distinguished by the complexity of work assignments, the expertise required
to complete assigned duties, and the responsibility assigned for providing leadership
to others.
This is the basic level of this
job family where employees are assigned responsibilities for performing entry
level work in a training status. In
this role they will primarily be assigned responsibilities for conducting
routine investigations and other activities to gather information concerning
the treatment of various diseases, and assisting in the completion of other
program activities related to the prevention and control of communicable
diseases.
Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities required at this level
include knowledge of various types of communicable diseases; of state and
federal laws concerning the treatment and reporting of various types of
infections or exposure to various diseases; of medical and epidemiological
aspects of diseases; of laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis of disease
or infections; and of the principles of interviewing and training. Ability is required to work with groups and
individuals; to provide information concerning communicable diseases; and to
interview and gather information.
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in a
biological science, health science, social science, or a closely related field
or four years of experience in performing duties such as public health
inspections and investigations, preventive health programs, or as a public
health nurse or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
This is the career level of this job family where employees are assigned
responsibilities for performing a full range of duties at the full performance
level in administering and implementing a disease prevention and control
program. In this role they will perform
all essential functions related to the position to which assigned in providing
medical and clinical services in schools, county health departments, clinics or
other areas. This includes scheduling
and conducting various types of clinics, gathering information about various
infections or exposure to various diseases, conducting required investigations
and inspections, and completing other related activities as required.
Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities required at this level
include those identified in Level I plus knowledge of research and survey
methodologies; of existing programs related to the area to which assigned; and
of community resources available for diagnosis and treatment.
Education and Experience
requirements at this level consist of those identified in Level I plus two
additional years of qualifying experience.
This is the leadership level where employees are assigned
responsibility for the supervision of other employees in planning and
implementing disease prevention and control programs. In this role they will provide supervision and training to staff,
review and monitor program activities within an assigned area of
responsibility, consult with local officials on program needs, and perform
related administrative tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities required at this level
include those identified in Level II plus knowledge of supervisory principles
and practices. Ability is required to
supervise and direct the work of others and to plan and implement various
disease prevention and control programs.
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of those
identified in Level II plus two additional years of qualifying experience.
Selective Qualifications:
Some positions may require
education or experience in a specified area of disease prevention and control.
Special Requirements:
Applicants must be willing and
able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.