Infectologist

Army Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Repayment of qualified education loans

Accession bonus

Travel opportunities

Paid vacation

Enrollment in military retirement systems

Low-cost medical and dental care

Specialized training opportunities

Job summary

Army Healthcare is looking for an Infectious Disease Officer in Atlanta, Georgia. This role involves researching infectious diseases, diagnosing and controlling their transmission within military and community contexts, and participating in humanitarian missions. Candidates must possess a Master of Science in Infectious Disease and be licensed to practice by the American Board of Internal Medicine. The position offers a diverse range of benefits including education loan repayment, travel opportunities, and comprehensive medical care.

Qualifications

• Must have a license to practice from the American Board of Internal Medicine.
• Must be between 21 and 42 years of age.
• Must have U.S. citizenship to serve Active Duty.

Responsibilities

• Study causes, effects, and patterns of infectious diseases.
• Confirm, diagnose, treat, and control transmission of diseases.
• Participate in humanitarian missions.

Skills

Infectious disease research

Diagnosis of infectious diseases

Participation in humanitarian missions

Education

Master of Science in Infectious Disease

Tools

Medical and dental care systems

Job description

Overview

The work of a U.S. Army Infectious Disease Officer provides information and research about infectious diseases to benefit the Army.

If you are a professional in the field of infectious diseases and want to combine your interests in ensuring healthy populations with a desire to serve in the U.S. Army, a career as an Army Infectious Disease Officer might be the one for you.

Responsibilities

As an Infectious Disease Officer, you’ll study the causes, effects, and patterns of infectious diseases, including biological warfare threats. Through research, you will work to confirm, diagnose, treat and control the transmission of infectious diseases within the military and communities you support. You will participate in humanitarian missions to address the spread of infectious diseases and find new ways to prevent them.

If you choose to join the Army Reserve, you will be able to serve your country as needed and continue to support your community.

Whether you choose to serve as an Active Duty or Army Reserve Soldier, a career as an Army Infectious Disease Officer offers opportunities to be all that you can be.

When you join the Army Medical Corps, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and the country at large while gaining access to invaluable opportunities, such as supporting humanitarian missions and leadership training, all while earning a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

• Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of three years while serving
• Based on your field of concentration, you may be eligible for an accession bonus, paid over a four-year period while serving
• Travel opportunities both in the United States and internationally
• Up to 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
• Enrollment in a military retirement system that blends the traditional legacy retirement pension with a defined contribution to service members’ Thrift Savings
• Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System
• No-to-low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
• Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
• Specialized training to become a leader in medicine

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have a Master of Science in Infectious Disease
• Must have a license to practice from the American Board of Internal Medicine
• Must be between 21 and 42 years of age
• Must have a U.S. citizenship to serve Active Duty
• Must have a permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve

Have questions or want more information?

To find out more information about becoming an Infectious Disease Officer in the U.S. Army or Army Reserve, visit www.goarmy.com/medicine. You may also reach out to your local Army Healthcare Recruiter to learn how you can get started on your journey as an Army Infectious Disease Officer.