Purpose: |
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Under general supervision, provide program-specific outreach and/or investigation activities of communicable diseases |
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Counsel individuals on prevention of communicable diseases e.g. HIV, STIs, TB, etc.
- Conduct fact-finding and/or informational interviews.
- Refer citizens to appropriate agency or program.
- Answer citizen questions and provide assistance.
- Conduct public health investigations as required by position.
- Counsel physicians, laboratories, clinics, etc. about disease reporting requirements
- Research information as requested and/or needed.
- Perform program-specific outreach activities such as TB/HIV/STI education, testing and counseling.
- Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection.
- Compile data/information and prepare reports.
- Some positions may require employee to meet patients at home, work or elsewhere to administer medications or perform testing, as needed.
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Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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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 diseases. • 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.
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Minimum Qualifications: |
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• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. • Related experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years. |
Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License at the time of hire and maintain during employment, as necessary for position.
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