Public Health Program Specialist II

City of Austin

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About The Position

Under general supervision, provide program-specific outreach and/or investigation activities of communicable diseases.

Requirements

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Related experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License at the time of hire and maintain during employment, as necessary for position.
• Knowledge of general public health programs, specifically those related to communicable diseases.
• Skill in oral and written communications, especially interviewing techniques.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City employees and the public.
• Skill in recording data from interviews and investigations accurately.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing sexual health services in any capacity.
• Knowledge of communicable diseases and transmission.
• Knowledge of HIV care continuum.
• Ability to work after hours / weekends.

Responsibilities

• Counsel individuals on prevention of communicable diseases e.g. HIV, STIs, TB, etc.
• Conduct fact-finding and/or informational interviews.
• Refer citizens to appropriate agency or program.
• Answer citizen questions and provide assistance.
• Conduct public health investigations as required by position.
• Counsel physicians, laboratories, clinics, etc. about disease reporting requirements
• Research information as requested and/or needed.
• Perform program-specific outreach activities such as TB/HIV/STI education, testing and counseling.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Compile data/information and prepare reports.
• Some positions may require employee to meet patients at home, work or elsewhere to administer medications or perform testing, as needed.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package consisting of medical and dental coverage
• paid sick, vacation, and personal time
• retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level