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Connect passion with purpose. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to the health of the entire population as our work impacts past, present and future generations.

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, lactation rooms, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.

Make your mark in public service. As an accredited public health department, we're seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Communicable Disease Specialist 2 within the Fulton County Health Department (District 3-2) in Atlanta, GA.

Won't you join us?

The Communicable Disease Specialist 2 will perform duties related to identifying and obtaining treatment for carriers of contagious diseases. Responsibilities include identifying target populations, conducting epidemiological investigations, administering tuberculin skin tests, obtaining laboratory samples, and making referrals for social/community services.

This is a GRANT FUNDED position and is subject to available grant funds.

Job Responsibilities:

• Interview clients with or suspected to have communicable diseases.
• Recruit clients into appropriate prevention programs.
• Obtains medical and epidemiological histories.
• Conducts home visits to educate and assess patients’ progress.
• Applies tuberculosis skin tests, performs phlebotomy, and collects sputum samples.
• Collects, organizes, prepares and reports verified cases of tuberculosis to the State Tuberculosis Control Unit.
• Conducts epidemiological investigations of disease contacts, assesses risk factors, refers clients to clinic for follow-up and provides appropriate services to patients dually infected with tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
• Maintains patient files, vouchers, and other documents and reports in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Provides health education to community organizations, schools, and groups regarding sexual and other health issues.
• Assists patients in obtaining referrals to social/community services.
• Assists in identifying and obtaining treatment for incarcerated patients with contagious diseases.
• Provide training in disease investigation as required.
• Works as Hospital Liaison for patients in hospitals for coordination of care.

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