Lead Communicable Disease Specialist (STD/HIV)

Georgia Department of Public Health; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Board of Health in Georgia seeks a Communicable Disease Specialist Supervisor to lead epidemiological programs and supervise field staff across STD/HIV investigations. The role focuses on data analysis, timely interventions, and collaborative reporting to protect community health.

The candidate should have an associate degree with relevant experience or RN licensure with nursing experience, plus progression toward higher-level communicable disease roles.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of experience in a related area; or six (6) years of experience in a medical-related field or Licensure as a registered nurse and three (3) years of nursing experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Communicable Disease Spec 3 (HCP082) or position equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff.
• Manages all epidemiological programs in a health district.
• Gathers, analyzes and monitors data regarding communicable diseases within a health district.
• Ensures implementation of timely disease intervention strategies to decrease the prevalence of such diseases.
• Frontline supervision of filed service Communicable Disease staff who are investigating STD/HIV cases throughout Fulton County.
• Providing guidance and review of STD/HIV cases; ensuring proper and timely reporting of cases through Sendss.

Education

Associate degree + 4 years related experience

RN license + 3 years nursing experience

Experience at Communicable Disease Specialist 3 level or equivalent

Job description

Fulton County Board of Health in Georgia seeks a Communicable Disease Specialist Supervisor to lead epidemiological programs and supervise field staff across STD/HIV investigations. The role focuses on data analysis, timely interventions, and collaborative reporting to protect community health.

The candidate should have an associate degree with relevant experience or RN licensure with nursing experience, plus progression toward higher-level communicable disease roles.