Public Health Program Specialist II

IMDiversity Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDiversity Inc. is seeking a Public Health Program Specialist II to join our health outreach team in Austin, TX.

Under supervision, you will conduct program-specific outreach and investigations related to communicable diseases, including HIV, TB, and STIs, and coordinate with community partners. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of public health outreach or investigation experience, with a valid Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus one year of public health outreach or investigation experience.
• Related experience may substitute for education up to four years.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License at the time of hire and during employment.

Responsibilities

• Counsel individuals on prevention of communicable diseases (e.g., HIV, STIs, TB).
• Conduct fact-finding or informational interviews.
• Refer citizens to appropriate agency or program.
• Answer citizen questions and provide assistance.
• Conduct public health investigations as required by position and/or program.
• Counsel physicians, laboratories, clinics, etc., about disease reporting requirements.
• Research information as requested or needed.
• Compile data/information and prepare reports.
• Perform program-specific outreach activities such as TB, HIV, STI education, testing and counseling.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection; coordinate activities with other agencies/personnel as needed.
• Assist in training less experienced personnel.
• Provide public health follow up and linkage to care activities as required by position.
• Some positions may require meeting patients at home, work, or elsewhere to perform testing or conducting interviews, as needed.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Time management

Oral and written communication

Interviewing techniques

Stakeholder relationships

Data recording accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

1 year of public health outreach/investigation experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Public Health Program Specialist II

locations: RBJ Health Center

time type: Full time

job requisition id: JR105131

About This Position

Job Description

Purpose:

Under general supervision, provide program-specific outreach and/or investigation activities of communicable diseases

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

• Counsel individuals on prevention of communicable diseases e.g. HIV, STIs, TB, etc.
• Conduct fact-finding or informational interviews.
• Refer citizens to appropriate agency or program.
• Answer citizen questions and provide assistance.
• Conduct public health investigations as required by position and/or program.
• Counsel physicians, laboratories, clinics, etc. about disease reporting requirements
• Research information as requested or needed.
• Compile data/information and prepare reports.
• Perform program-specific outreach activities such as TB, HIV, STI education, testing and counseling.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection Coordinate activities with other agencies/personnel as needed.
• Assist in training less experienced personnel.
• Provide public health follow up and linkage to care activities as required by position.
• Some positions may require employee to meet patients at home, work or elsewhere to perform testing or conducting interviews, as needed.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised

None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of general public health programs, specifically those related to communicable disease.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations concerning communicable diseases prevention and control.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations concerning communicable disease control.
• Skill in prioritizing tasks and time management.
• Skill in oral and written communications, especially interviewing techniques.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City employees and the public.
• Skill in recording data from interviews and investigations accurately.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus one (1) year of experience in public health outreach/ investigation or related field.

Related experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required

Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License at the time of hire and during employment, as required by position

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in public health follow-up and/or health outreach.
• Knowledge of HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia including modes of transmission and prevention methods.
• Phlebotomy trained or willing to be trained in phlebotomy.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience working independently in the community environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, and Outlook).