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Why work at SRHD?
Are you passionate about safeguarding public health through precise medical interventions? Do you thrive on data-driven detective work?
Ready to be a community health advocate? Then come advance your career as a Disease Investigation Specialist with the Spokane Regional Health District today!
This full-time, on-site position is located at the SRHD main campus, has a dedicated Monday-Friday dayshift schedule, and starts at $31.71 / hr.
Who we are :
The Spokane Regional Health District is passionate about public health and considers it a privilege to be able to provide services to the residents of Spokane County.
We are one of 34 local public health agencies serving Washington state's 39 counties. We have approximately 280 employees and serve a population of more than 550,000 in Spokane County.
What we do :
Spokane Regional Health District is organized into six divisions to serve the diverse needs of our community best : Environmental Public Health, Community Health, Treatment Services, Disease Prevention and Response, Administration, and Finance.
We consider it a privilege to serve our community with love, compassion, and generosity!
Why you should work with us :
SRHD works hard to create a dynamic work environment that is warm, welcoming, and vibrant. Predictable scheduling, union representation, and a comprehensive benefits package a re just a few reasons to join this amazing team!
What you can expect from us :
Working at the Spokane Regional Health District is more than just a job; it is a place where you can be directly involved with the betterment of the health and well-being of your local community.
Below is a summary of our benefits :
- 37.5-hour work week
- 13 Paid Holidays plus 1 personal day
- Paid Vacation (7.5 hours per month)
- Paid Sick Leave (7.5 hours per month)
- Pension plan options
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive medical benefits
- Career growth and development planning
- And much more...
What you'll be doing
A Disease Investigation Specialist performs complex disease investigation work for Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) cases in Spokane County.
They monitor and work to ensure that individuals at highest risk receive CDC recommended testing and treatment. They may also need to directly provide initial client transportation to services (transportation of clients is only authorized with the use of a company vehicle.)
Some Essential Functions Include :
- Focus interviews on ensuring correct medical treatment and conducting partner elicitation.
- Conduct intensive community outreach to identify cluster groups associated with the syphilis outbreak. Trains and supports employees to make decisions that consider and address race, poverty, education, and other issues affecting health inequities.
- Provide risk reduction counseling, referrals, treatment follow-up and partner management services to those who test positive.
- Serve as backup for HIV / HCV disease investigations and administers STD Surveillance Network (Ssun) interviews with a subset of cases.
For a complete detailed job description, click here
What we need from you
Required Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Three years of related experience.
- Valid motor vehicle operator's license and current auto insurance is required to complete essential functions of the position.
- Must be able to complete appropriate level of phlebotomy training and receive sign-off by health officer to perform venipuncture as a DIS within 6 months of hire.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered provided the individual's background demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Three years of disease investigation or epidemiology.
Check out our website below
If you share our values, we want to hear from you! For more information about SRHD, visit https : / / www.srhd.org / about-srhd
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