Perinatal Disease Intervention Specialist, Grant Services Specialist III; NCS; Baltimore Health Department
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Healthcare
Public Health, Healthcare Nursing, Community Health
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$65,716.00 - $ Annually
Hiring Salary Range$65,716.00 - $89,000.00 Annually
Get to Know UsWelcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work.
In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans.
This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: /benefits
GRANT POSITIONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS Job Summary
Provide clinical and public health services aimed at preventing perinatal transmission of HIV and eliminating congenital syphilis. Utilize nursing expertise and disease intervention strategies to conduct case investigations, partner services, contact tracing, and care coordination for pregnant and postpartum individuals, exposed infants, and their families. Collaborate with healthcare providers and community partners to facilitate timely diagnosis, treatment, linkage to care, and adherence to evidence-based clinical protocols that improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
Engage women of childbearing potential and individuals with HIV or sexually transmitted infection (STI) exposure to support testing, treatment, prevention, and risk-reduction efforts.
- Conduct comprehensive case investigations for pregnant and postpartum individuals diagnosed with HIV or syphilis, utilizing disease intervention strategies to assess maternal risk factors, infection status, treatment history, and the potential for perinatal transmission.
- Provide partner services, contact tracing, and exposure notification while maintaining strict confidentiality and adherence to public health guidelines.
- Coordinate and monitor timely initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV and appropriate treatment for syphilis, ensuring compliance with prenatal screening recommendations and evidence-based clinical protocols.
- Facilitate linkage to prenatal care, HIV specialty care, and supportive services, while monitoring viral suppression and treatment adherence throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.
- Ensure timely evaluation, testing, treatment and follow-up of exposed infants according to established guidelines.
- Educate patients and families on disease transmission, medication adherence, infant feeding recommendations, and prevention strategies.
- Maintain accurate documentation in surveillance systems, identify gaps in care, implement interventions to improve health outcomes, and participate in quality improvement, case review, and outbreak response activities.
- Conduct field, home, and hospital-based visits as needed to support patient engagement, retention in care, and targeted interventions among high-risk populations.
Education:
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland. Bachelor of Science…
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