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9928
PUBLIC HEALTH INVESTIGATOR 1
Nature of Work
Under general supervision, performs work at
the full-performance level by locating, preventing and
controlling sexually transmitted diseases/AIDS (Acquired Immune
Deficiency Syndrome) through investigation, recommendation for
treatment and education services. Responsible for a specific
geographic area which may encompass more than one county. Works
with a considerable degree of independence. Work is reviewed
through reports and conferences with supervisor. Considerable
travel is required of this position. Performs related work as
required.
Examples of Work
Maintains regular contact with private physicians, laboratory
personnel and state and local health department personnel
in order to improve case reporting and obtain information
on treated cases or diagnostic and/or treatment
techniques, advise of the latest status of the sexually
transmitted disease/AIDS problem and of their potential
contribution to the program.
Interviews and re-interviews infected sexually transmitted
diseases/AIDS patients and contacts to elicit contact and
suspect information in order to locate the disease source
and initiate referrals to clinics for treatment.
Visits private physicians, schools and local health care
facilities to stimulate interest and cooperation in
sexually transmitted diseases/AIDS control efforts.
Visits laboratories to obtain listings of reactive bloods and
reports of reactive and mildly reactive serologic tests;
validates procedures regarding the reporting of reactive
tests.
Performs a variety of educational/informational activities
including speaking to professional groups, lay groups and
civic groups interested and involved in the eradication of
sexually transmitted diseases/AIDS; secures and
disseminates information and educational materials to
local health departments, private physicians, public and
civic organizations and to the general public.
Performs blood sampling and provides darkfield microscopic
services to private physicians, hospitals and clinics for
the detection of sexually transmitted diseases/AIDS.
Maintains records and prepares required reports.
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.
Ability to conduct sensitive interviews, investigations,
surveys and visits to obtain contact and suspect
information in order to locate the sexually transmitted
disease/AIDS source and make referral for treatment.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with
clients, private physicians, laboratory personnel, schools
and local and state health department personnel.
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 full-time or equivalent part
time paid experience in a state or large city program for
sexually transmitted diseases/AIDS control.
OR
Six months paid experience as a Trainee in the Surveil
lance and Disease Control Unit of the Department of Health
and Human Resources including successful completion of the
Centers for Disease Control course on "Introduction to
Sexually Transmitted Disease Intervention", may be
substituted for the college major.
Established: 8/20/92
Revised: 3/14/94, 1/19/95
Effective:
2/28/95