Public Health - Communicable Disease Investigator I/II

Summary

Communicable Disease Investigator I/II - Public Health

Are you interested in making a difference? If so, please consider joining our dedicated team at the Department of Health & Human Services! The Communicable Disease Prevention and Response Unit works closely with the Health Officer, Epidemiology staff, California Department of Public Health (CDPH), community partners and the local medical community to investigate infectious diseases outbreaks and prevent the spread of communicable disease per Title 17 regulations (CA Code of Regulations (CCR) §2500 and 2505).

Job Highlights:

• Conducts communicable disease investigations and contact tracing for reportable conditions under Title 17 CCR §2500 and §2505, interviewing and counseling cases and contacts, documenting findings, and reviewing outcomes with the team under the supervision of a Public Health Nurse. Monitors outbreaks and follows up on a wide range of reportable diseases, making recommendations to support appropriate prevention, treatment, control, and reporting under the direction of the PHN and Supervising PHN.
• Supports tuberculosis case management, including Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) and video DOT, delivering prescribed medications in the field or clinic, and transporting patients or contacts when needed to facilitate medical evaluation and treatment.
• Performs medical chart reviews and enters case, contact, and laboratory data into web-based surveillance systems (e.g., CalREDIE), and prepares, submits, and maintains detailed records and technical reports for local, state, and federal agencies. Applies analytical techniques and information-gathering processes and obtains required information and data for analysis.
• Serves as a liaison with medical providers, laboratories, and the public, responding to phone and email inquiries, ensuring provider follow-up is completed, delivering education and outreach on communicable diseases, and assisting with public health emergency preparedness activities.

Work Location: Public Health Main 529 I Street Eureka, CA 95501 Work Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM in office

Under general supervision, performs administrative, statistical, noncriminal disease investigations, public health information and community liaison, counseling and educational work in public health laws, rules and regulations that govern communicable or infectious diseases to ensure treatment and follow up; performs related work as assigned.

Communicable Disease Investigator I is the entry level in this paraprofessional support class. Initially under close supervision the incumbents learn program policies and procedures. This class is alternatively staffed with Communicable Disease Investigator II and the incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the higher level.

Communicable Disease Investigator II is an experienced class responsible for conducting investigations related to communicable disease and health problems and hazards in the community; provides education related to communicable diseases; maintains statistics and provides administrative support and analysis related to communicable disease investigative work. Performs other related work as assigned.

Job Description

Communicable Disease Investigator I/II - Public Health

Are you interested in making a difference? If so, please consider joining our dedicated team at the Department of Health & Human Services! The Communicable Disease Prevention and Response Unit works closely with the Health Officer, Epidemiology staff, California Department of Public Health (CDPH), community partners and the local medical community to investigate infectious diseases outbreaks and prevent the spread of communicable disease per Title 17 regulations (CA Code of Regulations (CCR) §2500 and 2505).

Job Highlights:

• Conducts communicable disease investigations and contact tracing for reportable conditions under Title 17 CCR §2500 and §2505, interviewing and counseling cases and contacts, documenting findings, and reviewing outcomes with the team under the supervision of a Public Health Nurse. Monitors outbreaks and follows up on a wide range of reportable diseases, making recommendations to support appropriate prevention, treatment, control, and reporting under the direction of the PHN and Supervising PHN.
• Supports tuberculosis case management, including Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) and video DOT, delivering prescribed medications in the field or clinic, and transporting patients or contacts when needed to facilitate medical evaluation and treatment.
• Performs medical chart reviews and enters case, contact, and laboratory data into web-based surveillance systems (e.g., CalREDIE), and prepares, submits, and maintains detailed records and technical reports for local, state, and federal agencies. Applies analytical techniques and information-gathering processes and obtains required information and data for analysis.
• Serves as a liaison with medical providers, laboratories, and the public, responding to phone and email inquiries, ensuring provider follow-up is completed, delivering education and outreach on communicable diseases, and assisting with public health emergency preparedness activities.

Work Location: Public Health Main 529 I Street Eureka, CA 95501 Work Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM in office

Under general supervision, performs administrative, statistical, noncriminal disease investigations, public health information and community liaison, counseling and educational work in public health laws, rules and regulations that govern communicable or infectious diseases to ensure treatment and follow up; performs related work as assigned.

Communicable Disease Investigator I is the entry level in this paraprofessional support class. Initially under close supervision the incumbents learn program policies and procedures. This class is alternatively staffed with Communicable Disease Investigator II and the incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the higher level.

Communicable Disease Investigator II is an experienced class responsible for conducting investigations related to communicable disease and health problems and hazards in the community; provides education related to communicable diseases; maintains statistics and provides administrative support and analysis related to communicable disease investigative work. Performs other related work as assigned.