Public Health Field Investigator (STD/HIV)

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Health is seeking a Disease Intervention Specialist 1–3 in the Office of Public Health to conduct field investigations, interview STD/HIV patients, locate and counsel contacts, and educate communities across Louisiana. This statewide role collaborates with clinics, providers, and partners to prevent disease and promote public health.

Ideal candidates bring 3 years in disease investigation and prevention or related fields, or a bachelors degree.

Qualifications

• Three years of disease investigation and prevention experience; OR
• Three years of experience in investigatory work, social services, nursing, or as a medical laboratory technician or assistant; OR
• A bachelors degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with STD/HIV patients to collect case histories, identify and locate contacts, document exposure information, and maintain complete and confidential medical records.
• Perform field investigations and follow-up visits in homes, clinics, and high-risk neighborhoods to locate contacts, encourage treatment compliance, provide education, and document outcomes in confidential files.
• Provide patient and contact education on STD/HIV symptoms, transmission, treatment, and prevention, while offering counseling, referrals, and support to ensure continued medical care and follow-up.
• Collect laboratory specimens using proper procedures, including drawing blood via syringe or venipuncture, and ensure accurate handling and documentation of test-related information.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and community partners—including clinics, hospitals, schools, prisons, and nursing homes—to support disease prevention, promote reporting compliance, and expand community-based surveillance efforts.
• Support program operations and professional development by performing additional duties as assigned, attending trainings, and participating in workshops to ensure effective delivery of STD/HIV program services.

Education

Bachelors degree

Job description

Louisiana Department of Health is seeking a Disease Intervention Specialist 1–3 in the Office of Public Health to conduct field investigations, interview STD/HIV patients, locate and counsel contacts, and educate communities across Louisiana. This statewide role collaborates with clinics, providers, and partners to prevent disease and promote public health.

Ideal candidates bring 3 years in disease investigation and prevention or related fields, or a bachelors degree.