Investigator

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Health in Washington, DC is a public health department focused on preventing and controlling HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD’s, and TB, while advancing health equity through core competencies and strategic priorities.

The role supports the HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD, and TB Administration by assisting in programmatic and operational activities, interviewing clients, and facilitating access to essential medical and support services in both office and field settings.

Responsibilities

• Interview Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, HIV and TB-positive clients and at-risk individuals.
• Provide referrals and assist clients in navigating primary care, mental health, alcohol/substance use, and HIV case management.
• Conduct investigations in clinical and field settings.

Job description

We are excited in your interest to join DC Health (The District of Columbia Department of Health), a nationally accredited Public Health Department ( https://phaboard.org/ ).DC Health is focused on providing the essential public health services ( 10 Essential Public Health Services ) necessary to protect and promote the health of all people in all communities and remove systemic and structural barriers that have resulted in health inequities through the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals ( PH Core Competencies .)

Come see where your knowledge, skills and abilities are appreciated, developed, and rewarded as you play a vital role in DC Health achieving its Strategic Priorities:

1) Promote a culture of health and wellness
2) Address the social determinants of health
3) Strengthen public-private partnerships
4) Close the chasm between clinical medicine and public health and
5) Implement data driven and outcome-oriented approaches to program and policy development.

Bring your professional career to Washington, D.C., the most dynamic and diverse city in the country. With its proximity to major museums, world class parks, entertainment, and restaurants, increasing job opportunities and the seat of the federal government, the District of Columbia continues to be ranked in the top 10 of thriving city indicators where you can live, work and play. We look forward to reviewing your candidacy, be well and good luck!

Job Summary

This position is in the Department of Health (DC Health), HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD, and TB Administration (HAHSTA), Division of STD/TB Control. The mission of the HAHSTA is to reduce the incidence of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD’s, and TB, reduce transmission of the diseases through prevention, and provide comprehensive care and treatment to persons with the diseases so that District residents can live healthier lives.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Division Chief for STD/TB Control and is responsible for assisting in programmatic and operational activities within the STD/TB Division, one of five programmatic Divisions of HAHSTA. The incumbent is responsible for assisting team members in the provision of services leading toward lowering the overall prevalence and incidence of HIV, TB, and non-HIV Sexually Transmitted Diseases by interrupting disease transmission. The incumbent will interview Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, HIV and TB-positive clients, and at-risk individuals. The incumbent provides referrals and assists clients in navigating specific medical services, which include but are not limited to primary care, mental health, alcohol/substance use, and HIV case management. The incumbent will conduct investigations in clinical and field settings.

Qualifications and Education

Specialized Experience: Specialized experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled. To be creditable, applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the line of progression.

Bi-lingual candidates are preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

none

Working Conditions / Environment

The incumbent must be able to carry out official duties in a variety of settings and conditions. Routine work will occur in office and field settings.Incumbent may be required to: transport infectious and non-infectious clients for medical evaluation and treatment; transport infectious and non-infectious laboratory specimens for testing; submit to annual testing for TB.

Other Significant Factors

Tour of Duty:

Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:45pm

Pay Plan, Series and Grade:

CS-1810-11

Area of Consideration

Open to the Public

Promotion Potential:

No Known Promotion Potential

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union):

This position is covered in a collective bargaining unit, represented by Local AFGE 2978

Position Designation:

This position is deemed as “Security Sensitive” pursuant to Section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying protection sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:

• Criminal background check;
• Traffic record check (as applicable);
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol test;

Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test;

EEO Statement

The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.