Oregon Health & Science University
Communicable Disease Investigator
Oregon Health & Science University, Medford, Oregon, United States, 97504
Join our team as a Communicable Disease Investigator and play a key role in public health infectious disease response. This position involves interviewing individuals diagnosed with reportable conditions, providing education targeted towards prevention, and locating close contact to prevent further spread. The work is sensitive, detail-oriented, and often fast paced in a hybrid office setting. Strong communication skills and sound judgment are essential for this role.
Pre-Employment Requirements and/or Preferences
A firm understanding of infectious disease transmission and prevention methods. Experience discussing medical or sensitive topics with the public. Demonstrated ability to build rapport and gather information in interviews. Team-oriented with flexibility to assist with shared responsibilities. Cultural humility and experience working with diverse populations. Strong problem-solving skills. Pass a criminal background check prior to hire. Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. click on the following link to review Jackson County’s requirements for an acceptable driving record. Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. This position is represented by union group SEIU Job Duties and Requirements
Performs activities related to the surveillance, identification, investigation, prevention, and control of reportable communicable diseases. Works with broad policies and procedures in conducting communicable disease investigation, mitigation, and prevention activities with occasional instruction.
Examples of Essential Position Duties
Conducts full epidemiological investigations, including but not limited to conducting individual case interviews of reportable conditions, contact tracing, cluster identification, and outbreak investigation, related to a range of reportable communicable diseases. Records, retrieves, and reviews data in the communicable disease surveillance systems and other surveillance databases. Collects, summarizes, analyzes, reports, and communicates data on communicable disease trends. Uses data analysis to identify appropriate disease control measures. Provides education, consultation, and guidance to cases and medical providers on screening, testing, and treatment, and initiates actions to mitigate the impact of communicable diseases. Builds and maintains working relationships with key community partners, such as schools, congregate care facilities, and healthcare providers. Works with community partners to implement communicable disease prevention and control measures in outbreak settings. Designs and conducts trainings for professional groups in various settings. Analyzes/interprets lab results; prepares specimens for shipment; may collect specimens for testing. May prepare client charts, record and route lab results, update progress notes, and make written requests for client records and related reports. Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices. Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels. Has regular and reliable attendance. Overtime may be required. Education and Experience
Master’s Degree in public health or health-related field; OR Bachelor’s degree in public health, biological sciences, or health-related field plus two years of related work experience in a health-related field working with communicable disease prevention, treatment, education and/or mitigation; OR Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.
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A firm understanding of infectious disease transmission and prevention methods. Experience discussing medical or sensitive topics with the public. Demonstrated ability to build rapport and gather information in interviews. Team-oriented with flexibility to assist with shared responsibilities. Cultural humility and experience working with diverse populations. Strong problem-solving skills. Pass a criminal background check prior to hire. Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. click on the following link to review Jackson County’s requirements for an acceptable driving record. Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. This position is represented by union group SEIU Job Duties and Requirements
Performs activities related to the surveillance, identification, investigation, prevention, and control of reportable communicable diseases. Works with broad policies and procedures in conducting communicable disease investigation, mitigation, and prevention activities with occasional instruction.
Examples of Essential Position Duties
Conducts full epidemiological investigations, including but not limited to conducting individual case interviews of reportable conditions, contact tracing, cluster identification, and outbreak investigation, related to a range of reportable communicable diseases. Records, retrieves, and reviews data in the communicable disease surveillance systems and other surveillance databases. Collects, summarizes, analyzes, reports, and communicates data on communicable disease trends. Uses data analysis to identify appropriate disease control measures. Provides education, consultation, and guidance to cases and medical providers on screening, testing, and treatment, and initiates actions to mitigate the impact of communicable diseases. Builds and maintains working relationships with key community partners, such as schools, congregate care facilities, and healthcare providers. Works with community partners to implement communicable disease prevention and control measures in outbreak settings. Designs and conducts trainings for professional groups in various settings. Analyzes/interprets lab results; prepares specimens for shipment; may collect specimens for testing. May prepare client charts, record and route lab results, update progress notes, and make written requests for client records and related reports. Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices. Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels. Has regular and reliable attendance. Overtime may be required. Education and Experience
Master’s Degree in public health or health-related field; OR Bachelor’s degree in public health, biological sciences, or health-related field plus two years of related work experience in a health-related field working with communicable disease prevention, treatment, education and/or mitigation; OR Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.
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