Public Health Investigator I: Communicable Diseases

Pimasheriff; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County Health Department is seeking a Communicable Disease Investigator I in Tucson, AZ. You will investigate disease cases, interview patients and contacts, and coordinate with physicians, labs, and facilities to control spread.

The role requires a public health background or equivalent experience, strong data/reporting skills, and dedication to community health. This is a grant-funded position through 2031 with eligible vaccination requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of public health related experience as defined by recruitment.
• Qualifications must be documented in the Education and Work Experience sections.
• Experience in public health services and education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigates possible disease sources by interviewing patients and contacts and reviewing related information.
• Refers affected patients to diagnostic facilities for examination and treatment.
• Performs selective blood testing surveys and applies epidemiological methods in high-incident areas.
• Maintains confidentiality and security of information.
• Prepares and submits manual and computer-based reports.

Skills

Patient interviewing

Data collection

Public health education

Report writing

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health, health education, biology, microbiology, nursing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic health records

Web-based applications

Job description

Pima County Health Department is seeking a Communicable Disease Investigator I in Tucson, AZ. You will investigate disease cases, interview patients and contacts, and coordinate with physicians, labs, and facilities to control spread.

The role requires a public health background or equivalent experience, strong data/reporting skills, and dedication to community health. This is a grant-funded position through 2031 with eligible vaccination requirements.