Louisiana Department of Health

70% Directs STD and HIV case management and conducts follow-up in Region 4, advising the health unit nursing supervisor and all public health nurses to assure compliance with regional programmatic policies and procedures.. Prepares written reports and assists with Disease Intervention Specialist Standard Operating Procedures Manual and development of other statewide DIS policies and protocols.. Experience in investigatory work, social services, nursing, or in medical laboratory technician or medical laboratory assistant work will substitute for the required college training on the basis of 30 semester hours for one year of experience.. Broad review from a Disease Intervention Specialist 5 or Regional Administrator/Medical Director.. Differs from Disease Intervention Specialist 5 by absence of supervision of a regional disease intervention and prevention program with a staff of six or more Disease Intervention Specialists.

disease intervention specialist

Supplemental Information The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner. LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Office of Public Health / Region 4-BRCO / Lafayette Parish Announcement Number: OPH/SP/194452 Cost Center: 3262108004 Position Number: 127833 This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Probationary or Promotional appointment. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Occupational Summary This position manages and administers the state STD/HIV Disease intervention and Investigation program in Public Health Region IV; with broad Programmatic directions from Louisiana Office of Public Health STD/HIV/Hepatitis Program (SHHP) Regional Operations Unit and direct supervision from the Assistant Regional Administrator. 70% Directs STD and HIV case management and conducts follow-up in Region 4, advising the health unit nursing supervisor and all public health nurses to assure compliance with regional programmatic policies and procedures. Directly supervises STD/HIV Disease Intervention Specialists staff by assigning work, monitoring firld activity, reviewing daily task lists, and providing recommendations for improvement. Monitors regional STD and HIV morbidity, communicates potential outbreaks to Region 4 administration and SHHP, and participates in regional outbreak response activities. Reviews epidemiologic reports, evaluates monthly performance reports, counsels and motivates employees to meet performance goals, approves and monitors leave, and prepares performance reviews and evaluations. Orients new Disease Intervention Specialists in the initial medical and epidemiological aspects of the STD/HIV Program through demonstrations, periodic audits and critiques of their individual work performance, trains the STD/HIV staff in field work activities such as interviewing clients, persuading them to divulge partner identification and location, conducting rapid HIV/Syphilis testing, and advising on how to proceed safely in dangerous situations, etc. Works with hospital infection control nurses, school nurses, state and parish correction facility nurses, coroners, private physicians, and community-based organization administrators, advising them in the proper procedures and management of STD and HIV cases and contacts affecting those particular agencies. Promotes the development of effective programs for the control of STD and HIV. 25% Works with other OPH Disciplines in STD and HIV clinics in Region 4, ensuring that patient care, treatment, and follow up is adequate. Recommends and urges physicians and other health care providers to use recommended therapy and appropriate laboratory tests for potential or confirmed cases of communicable disease. Works closely with Regional Administrator/Medical Director to organize and conduct provider education/outreach sessions. Communicates effectively in writing and verbally with senior level management staff, co-workers, and medical personnel; effectively interacts with other individuals while working as an employee with the Regional STD/HIV Program. Assists with developing state/regional STD and HIV presentations and conducting presentations to increase awareness of disease, trends and program services. Establishes or maintains collaborative relationships with contracted community based organizations (CBOs), health care and other settings to improve partnerships and affect disease outcomes in client populations. Prepares written reports and assists with Disease Intervention Specialist Standard Operating Procedures Manual and development of other statewide DIS policies and protocols. 5% Additional duties assigned by supervisor. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. <ul><li>Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* </li></ul>A resume upload will NOT populate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive credit For further information about this vacancy contact: Shambrielle Pooler Shambrielle.Pooler@la.gov LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES BATON ROUGE, LA 70821 This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A baccalaureate degree plus three years of professional level experience in disease intervention and prevention activities. SUBSTITUTIONS: Experience in investigatory work, social services, nursing, or in medical laboratory technician or medical laboratory assistant work will substitute for the required college training on the basis of 30 semester hours for one year of experience. Graduate training in epidemiology, public health, any of the biological sciences, or nursing will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience on the basis of 30 semester hours for one year of experience. NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university. Job Concepts Function of Work: To supervise a group of Disease Intervention Specialists responsible for case finding in the conduct of a disease intervention or prevention program or to manage a small staff (less than six) for a region. Level of Work: Supervisor. Supervision Received: Broad review from a Disease Intervention Specialist 5 or Regional Administrator/Medical Director. Supervision Exercised: Direct-line over lower-level Disease Intervention Specialists (at least two). Location of Work: Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health. Job Distinctions: Differs from Disease Intervention Specialists 3 by the presence of direct line supervisory responsibility. Differs from Disease Intervention Specialist 5 by absence of supervision of a regional disease intervention and prevention program with a staff of six or more Disease Intervention Specialists. Examples of Work Supervises a unit of Disease Intervention Specialists. Plans and supervises disease intervention and prevention objectives of subordinates and assumes responsibility for attainment. Reviews epidemiologic data (e.g. performance objectives, evaluation reports and disease chain studies) of subordinates; identifies deficiencies; sets new directions, priorities, and assignments on a continuous basis. Provides medical/epidemiologic orientation to subordinates and on-going training and critiques of individual performance. Reviews disease intervention case reports from subordinates for accuracy and process.

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