Disease Intervention Specialist

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Make a difference in public health by joining the Louisiana Department of Health's Region 8 Tuberculosis (TB) Program! In this rewarding role, you'll help protect communities by conducting communicable disease intervention activities related to tuberculosis prevention, surveillance, treatment support, and contact investigations throughout the region. Under the supervision of the Disease Intervention Specialist 4, the incumbent conducts field investigations, performs case management and follow-up activities, and coordinates directly observed therapy (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). TB patients and contacts.

This position works closely with healthcare providers, hospitals, correctional facilities, detention centers, laboratories, local health units, and community partners to support TB control efforts and ensure compliance with state and CDC guidelines. The incumbent is responsible for timely documentation, data entry, reporting, and coordination of services related to TB prevention and treatment activities.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.

The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well supported conclusions.

The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.

The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.

The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.

The ability to create a safe and supportive environment where others feel comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas, and acknowledging mistakes.

The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others.

The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.

• Three years of experience in disease investigation and prevention activities; OR
• Three years of experience in investigatory work, social services, nursing, or as a medical laboratory technician or assistant; OR
• A bachelor's degree.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Conducts field investigations of TB cases, suspects, and contacts, including case interviews, contact identification, and follow-up activities. Performs directly observed therapy  monitor treatment adherence and completion.
• Responds to TB transmission events and investigations in correctional facilities, detention centers, healthcare settings, and community environments.
• Travels throughout the region to support TB clinics, specimen collection, testing activities, field visits, and on-site response operations. Coordinates TB control activities with correctional facilities, infection prevention staff, healthcare providers, laboratories, and local health units.
• Supports and participates in TB Medical Clinic (TBMC) operations and patient follow-up activities.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation, data entry, and case management activities in LATB, Intergy, and other required reporting systems.
• Maintains case records, treatment documentation, and contact investigation records in accordance with CDC and OPH program requirements. Assists with surveillance activities, reporting requirements, and implementation of TB program protocols and guidelines.
• Provides education and guidance related to TB prevention, treatment, and infection control practices. Participates in emergency response and public health response activities as assigned.
• Utilizes interpersonal communication skills in a professional,…