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Communicable Disease Investigator - HIV Program
$88k-113k (estimate)
Full Time
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Maricopa County is Hiring a Communicable Disease Investigator - HIV Program Near Phoenix, AZ
Posting Date07/01/24
Application Deadline07/06/24
Pay RangeHiring Pay Range: $19.60 - $24.55 hourly
Full Range: $19.60 - $29.50 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job TypeUnclassified
DepartmentPublic Health
About The PositionIf you are inspired by investigative projects in the public health sector and are enthusiastic about community resources to help people stay well, consider applying for the Communicable Disease Investigator - HIV Program position!
The purpose of the Communicable Disease Investigator (HIV CDI) in the HIV Program is to conduct confidential interviews with people who have been diagnosed with HIV and to offer assistance by providing connections to HIV care. The HIV CDI will conduct field investigations with the utmost regard to confidentiality and connect individuals with a positive test result (as well as those named as a contact, suspect, or associate) to a healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment. The HIV CDI will also maintain accurate records for data compilation.
About UsCome work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH’s mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on health equity and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.
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Selection Procedure
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Application Deadline07/06/24
Pay RangeHiring Pay Range: $19.60 - $24.55 hourly
Full Range: $19.60 - $29.50 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job TypeUnclassified
DepartmentPublic Health
About The PositionIf you are inspired by investigative projects in the public health sector and are enthusiastic about community resources to help people stay well, consider applying for the Communicable Disease Investigator - HIV Program position!
The purpose of the Communicable Disease Investigator (HIV CDI) in the HIV Program is to conduct confidential interviews with people who have been diagnosed with HIV and to offer assistance by providing connections to HIV care. The HIV CDI will conduct field investigations with the utmost regard to confidentiality and connect individuals with a positive test result (as well as those named as a contact, suspect, or associate) to a healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment. The HIV CDI will also maintain accurate records for data compilation.
About UsCome work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH’s mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on health equity and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.
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- Work with a greater purpose
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
- Employee discounts for goods and services
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
- Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
- Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion, Public Health, Medical Technology, Health Sciences or a health-related field
- An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or experience conducting Health field investigations, community outreach, and/or case management may substitute for the education requirement on a year-per-year basis
- Successful completion of the following training within 60 days of hire: OSHA/Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure, and HIPPA
- Within one month of hire, all employees are required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test
- Within 60 days of hire, the employee must complete assigned CDC STD modular training with sufficient passing scores
- You will be required to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and must be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency
- Must have current Arizona valid driver's license
- Must register and complete certified venipuncture training within 6 months of hire
- Experience working as a Communicable Disease Investigator for a local public health department or state health services agency.
- Experience working with the public, conducting health-related field investigations, community outreach, or case management.
- Experience working in a medical field drawing blood, doing case investigative work and/or interviewing or counseling clients.
- Experience working with various socioeconomic groups performing counseling or health education services.
- Experience working with STDs or epidemiological data related to STDs.
- Experience collaborating with medical facilities, case management agencies or entities affiliated with the Ryan White Program
- Experience completing patient interviews, assessments, referrals and needs determination
- Conducts field and telephone investigations with utmost regard to confidentiality by researching, identifying, locating, and contacting individuals with a confirmed, or potential case of HIV
- Provides clients with HIV test results and refers clients to a medical provider for HIV diagnosis and treatment
- Interviews clients who have tested positive for HIV to elicit names and contact information of sexual partners and obtain epidemiological data, such as risk factors and previous disease status
- Connects clients to appropriate agencies for follow-up care and education
- Locates, notifies, and interviews the sexual partners of clients who have tested positive for an HIV
- Follows-up with confirmed positive HIV cases to ensure the individual is receiving medical care
- Creates and maintains case investigation documents, records, and reports
- Conducts community outreach activities targeting high-risk communities, including registering clients for testing, performing venipuncture, and obtaining specimens
- Provides HIV prevention education and navigation to clients in a clinal
Selection Procedure
- Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
- Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
- Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
- Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
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Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$88k-113k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/03/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
08/02/2024
WEBSITE
scso.maricopa.gov
SIZE
<25
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