Public Health Investigator

Position Overview

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division:
Public Health Services

Section:
Bureau of Tuberculosis

Location:

8000 N. Studium Dr., 6th floor, Houston, TX. 77054

Workday &

Hours:

Monday – Friday / Flexible

• SUBJECT TO CHANGE

The Houston Health Department is seeking a highly skilled, self-motivated professional to serve as a Public Health Investigator within the Bureau of Tuberculosis Control. This role involves investigation of tuberculosis (TB) and TB infection (TBI), including contact tracing, treatment adherence monitoring, and care coordination to support communicable disease control. Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts field visits for contact investigations, including performing QuantiFERON-TB Gold (QFT) tests and/or administering and interpreting TB skin tests in accordance with established protocols.
• Coordinates and schedules medical evaluations for identified contacts and follows up on results with healthcare providers.
• Provides Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) / Video DOT(VDOT) for TB and TBI patients, including medication delivery, sputum specimen collection, and visual acuity assessments in accordance with program guidelines.
• Locates, counsels, and re-engages non-adherent TB patients to ensure return to medical supervision, including follow-up with immigrant and refugee populations according to Bureau guidelines.
• Accurately documents all investigative and treatment activities in field and electronic records, including medication administration, toxicity monitoring, sputum collection, control orders, mileage, and itineraries.
• Immediately reports issues, barriers, or concerns to supervisory staff and maintains ongoing communication to resolve patient care challenges.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers, clinics, and laboratories to facilitate timely diagnosis, treatment, and continuity of TB care.
• Participates in patient case conferences and assists supervisory staff with case management planning.
• Completes special assignments and provides services to community and governmental agencies, including correctional facilities, as assigned.
• Participates in departmental and bureau-wide public health initiatives to promote disease prevention and community health.
• Travels between work sites using a personal or City-issued vehicle as required. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in compliance with City of Houston Administrative Policy (A.P.) 2-2.

The position is physically comfortable, the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

There are occasional exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve infrequent exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns.

Requires a high school diploma or a GED.

One year of experience with public contact in the social service or public health field or in a high-volume customer service environment are required.

An Associate’s degree may be substituted for the required experience.

Requires a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

** Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

• Fluent in Spanish is preferred

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