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9927
PUBLIC HEALTH INVESTIGATOR SUPERVISOR
Nature of Work
Under limited supervision, supervises the field activity of
the sexually transmitted diseases/AIDS (Acquired Immune
Deficiency Syndrome) program personnel and directs the public
educational efforts of the program. Statewide travel is required
of this position. Performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The Public Health Supervisor is responsible for the
supervision of the field activity of the program staff. Also
performs work in a specialist role.
Examples of Work
Supervises subordinate investigators including the review of
their work, evaluation of work performance, and
recommendations for salary advancements or disciplinary
action.
Reviews and compiles information in order to prepare
required federal and state reports and updates such as
monthly activity reports, quarterly progress reports, and a
yearly grant proposal for funding.
Prepares and conducts training courses and educational/
informational presentations for varied audiences such as
professional groups, lay groups and civic groups, secondary
and college level classes, and in-services for teacher and
medical personnel.
Provides technical consultation to public health clinicians
and nurses, private medical providers, laboratories, and
various state and local organizations and committees.
Advocates and intercedes on behalf of HIV infected
individuals obtaining services and medication from
national, state and local social services and health care
agencies.
Provides information and referrals regarding social, medical
and community services to the general public, HIV infected
individuals and other at-risk persons.
Reviews, orders and distributes appropriate literature,
posters, videos, and other informative promotional
materials.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the historical development of and the management
techniques and practices applied to the control and
prevention of sexually transmitted diseases/AIDS.
Knowledge of diagnostic procedures and treatment schedule
recommendations for sexually transmitted diseases/AIDS.
Knowledge of federal and state programs as well as laws and
regulations relating to sexually transmitted diseases/AIDS.
Ability to supervise the work of professional and support
positions on a statewide basis.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with
clients, private physicians, laboratory personnel, schools
and local and state health department personnel.
Ability to prepare written reports in a concise, informative
format.
Ability to present information and express ideas clearly and
concisely to both professional and lay groups.
Ability to take blood samples and to perform darkfield
microscopic examinations.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or
university with a major in social, natural or behavioral
sciences or closely related field.
Substitution:
Two years of experience in a state or large
city program for sexually transmitted diseases/AIDS control
may be substituted for the college major.
Experience:
Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience as an investigator in a sexually
transmitted disease/AIDS control program.
Substitution:
Master's degree in public health or a closely
related field may be substituted for one year of
experience.
Established: 1/19/95
Effective:
2/28/95