Communicable Disease Specialist Supervisor
Pay Grade: K
Job Code: HCP083
Location: Athens, GA
Annual Salary: $60,000
Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.
What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.
- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
- Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.
The Northeast Health District is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Communicable Disease Specialist (CDS) Supervisor. Under supervision, the CDS Supervisor is responsible for the coordination and management of the district’s communicable disease program that includes sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV as well as supporting the TB and Epidemiology programs as needed.
As the Communicable Disease Specialist Supervisor within the Northeast Health District at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.
Job Responsibilities
- Provides direct supervision, guidance and other training and/or instruction to STD team, including issuing work assignments, providing real-time feedback and managing staff workloads.
- Ensures implementation of timely disease intervention strategies to decrease disease prevalence in the community and leads STI team to meet state and/or federal benchmarks.
- Creates and maintains a high-performance environment characterized by positive leadership and strong communication.
- Motivates staff to improve quantity and quality of work performed and provides training and development opportunities as appropriate.
- Provides consultation via technical guidance and evidence-based education regarding STI testing and treatment to internal and external audiences, including clinical providers and community partners.
- Supports the collection, analysis, and surveillance of data regarding communicable diseases with a focus on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV.
- Supports management of STD program grant deliverables, including maintaining records on program activities and completing state reports as indicated.
- Works closely with the District’s HIV Prevention section to foster coordination of partner services and linkage to care between interdisciplinary staff.
- Adheres to established policies on privacy and security for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and related policies and regulations.
- Completes timely review of the department’s documented partner services interviews and provides timely updates to supervisor as indicated.
- Conducts and/or directs home visits and other types of field investigations for people at risk for STIs/HIV including locating hard to reach clients and connecting them to care.
- Participate in local and/or state meetings as indicated.
- Performs pre and post-test HIV counseling and point-of-care testing on patients and contacts as indicated.
- Participate in community screenings, health fairs, and pop-up events throughout the district as needed.
- Assists in emergency preparedness response efforts as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree from an accredited college or university and four (4)years of experience in a related area; or six (6) years of experience in a medical-related field or Licensure as a registered nurse and three (3) years of nursing experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Communicable Disease Spec 3 (HCP082) or position equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous supervisory experience
- Bachelor’s degree in biological or health science from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of experience in a related area
Employee Benefits:
- 13 paid holidays
- Generous annual and sick leave
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- State retirement and savings plans
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
Additional Support Programs:
- Physical activity breaks
- Worksite wellness program
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Employee discounts
No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.
