Disease Intervention Specialist

Job Description:

Disease Intervention Specialist

Description

Job Location: This position will be located at 8800 East 63rd St., Raytown, MO 64133

Why you’ll love this position:

We are seeking an individual with a high level of initiative who enjoys a challenging, fast-paced work environment where every day is different. This position is essential to ensuring the reduction of disease transmission in the central counties of Missouri. A person in this position will work with diverse populations. In addition, this position will frequently communicate with medical providers.

• Initiate and complete investigations on reportable STI/HIV infections, including interviewing those infected or at risk of infection
• Assure appropriate testing and treatment for individuals with STI/HIV infections or at risk for HIV/STIs
• Explain the medical aspects of disease transmission and risk reduction activities
• Notify sex and needle-sharing partners of their exposure and need for testing and/or treatment
• Conduct HIV/STI specimen collection and provide both positive and negative results
• Assist other members of the disease investigation team, as needed
• Assist the regional supervisor and program supervisor with quality assurance and improvement projects, as requested
• Provide support, guidance, and health education regarding STI/HIV best practices according to CDC guidelines to LPHA staff, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two or more years of experience OR a master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a working knowledge of public health functions and essential services
• This position requires professionalism, excellent attention to detail, initiative, flexibility, discretion, and the strict maintenance of confidentiality
• The candidate should be comfortable with having sexually explicit discussions with the individuals served through the partner services program and be able to relay medical information about STD/HIV transmission to staff, the general public, and medical providers

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Salary:

52,000-56,000 per Year