Std Communicable Disease Investigator

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Job Summary

• Mohave County Public Health is currently recruiting for a STD Communicable Disease Investigator*

Performs professional journey level work involved in the coordination and administration of projects related to a variety of public health education grant programs to include but not limited to health, exercise, sports science, tobacco use prevention, and other issues as may be defined by the grant program. Work includes planning, developing, implementing and evaluating county-wide public health assessments, education, prevention and intervention programs, and responsibility for the proper care of clients referred for health and intervention programs.\ \ Positions at this level require prior community health education services experience. Appointment to this level requires that the incumbent be performing the full range of duties and meet the qualification standards for the class. The incumbent is expected to perform the more complex or difficult case problems. Responsibilities include assistance in public health education grant program forecasting, implementation and evaluation requirements, planning, personnel, and statistical and program evaluation.\ \ REPORTS TO\ Work is performed under general supervision of a higher level of authority. The employee is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in accordance with established procedures and regulations.\ \ SUPERVISION EXERCISED\ May exercise technical or functional supervision of subordinates.

Essential Job Functions

• Answers questions and provides information to the public; conducts community outreach services to include preparing articles and providing interviews for mass media publication. Participates in community task forces/committees and special events.
• Works with subcontractors to ensure grant/program compliance, accurate reporting and program evaluation.
• Coordinates and presents a variety of workshops designed to educate the public on health, exercise, sports science, tobacco use prevention and other issues as may be defined by the grant program and the prevention of illness, disease and injury.
• Create and maintain a supportive work environment with other departments and community programs, Public Health divisions, and Public Health leadership on accreditation domain while maintaining a culture of quality improvement.
• Provides prevention and intervention counseling services for individuals; refers individuals to appropriate County or outside agency for assistance.
• Assists in interpreting program goals while monitoring compliance with state, federal and local policies and procedures, regulations and division rules.
• Documents, collects, and interprets data for reporting to state and federal agencies. Assists in identifying funding sources and preparing of grant proposals.
• Coordinates and organizes collaborated community-wide task forces to address and assess local needs as they related to health issues.
• Communicate and act in a cultural competent and professional manner maintaining cooperative relationships with community memb ers, co-workers, and work contacts.
• Apply basic principles, practices, techniques, teaching, and communication methods related to the age, gender, race/ethnicity, educational level and socioeconomic status of community members.
• Develops and coordinates County health education programs including prevention and education services, counseling, and training.
• Attains additional knowledge in the health education field and area to which assigned through reading of health-related information and materials and attends training and educational classes.

Secondary Job Functions

• Performs related work as required.
• Performs special assignments as requested.
• Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures.