Communicable Disease Specialist

Salary

$45,128.06 Annually

Location

DeKalb County, GA

Job Type

Full Time Salaried

Job Number

Division/Section

District 3-5 County Position

Opening Date

12/08/2025

Closing Date

1/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description
We are Accepting Applications for the Following Position:

Communicable Disease Specialist
Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) works to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of all DeKalb County residents.
Our vision is for a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives. If you have a passion for people and are looking to make an impact on the health of the community, we invite you to join our team For more information about our agency please visit
LOCATION:
Richardson Health Center
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT:
Clinical Services
SALARY INFORMATION:
$45,128.06 Annually / Pay Grade I / Job Code HCP081
Exceptional Benefits Include

• 13 Paid Holidays
• 3 Weeks Annual Leave
• 3 Weeks Sick Leave
• Flexible Schedules within our core working hours of M-F 8:15am-5pm
• Pension Plan
• Employer 401K Match
• Payroll Deductible Health Benefits
• Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Worksite Wellness
• Diverse Workforce
• Opportunities for Growth
• Hybrid teleworking option for eligible positions after probation

Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision, gathers, analyzes and monitors data regarding communicable diseases within a health district. Ensures implementation of timely disease intervention strategies to decrease the prevalence of such diseases.

General Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in the implementation of timely disease intervention strategies to decrease the prevalence of communicable diseases
• Performs investigations, data collection and analysis, and interpretation
• Performs reporting and surveillance activities
• Prepares documentation of all communicable disease case investigations occurring within the district
• Provides case management services, e.g. home visits, clinic referrals, patient education/counseling, etc. to clients with various communicable diseases such as sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, pertussis, rubella, hepatitis, etc.
• Provides direct diagnostic and therapeutic services for public health clients both in the clinic and field setting
• Provides educational programs, seminars and in-service training sessions to enhance public understanding of various communicable diseases.

Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in a related area

OR

Four (4) years of experience in a medical-related field

OR

Licensure as a registered nurse and one (1) year of nursing experience

OR

One (1) year of experience at the lower-level Communicable Disease Spec 1 (HCP080) or position equivalent.

Additional Information

NOTE:
Thank you for your interest in DKPH. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide application status by phone or email. All qualified candidates will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview.

Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. We have the right to close any position at any time for any reason.
Employment with DeKalb Public Health is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION & COMPLETE APPLICATION IN: "Career Opportunities" at Job Opportunities | Locations: dekalb county | Sorted by Posting Date descending | JOB OPPORTUNITIES )
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to:

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DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Standard Benefits For Full-Time Salaried Employees
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

Standard Benefits For Part-Time Employees
Part-time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave.

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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education completed?

• Doctorate's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• High School Diploma
• GED

03

Are you a current employee of DeKalb Public Health?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you ever worked for the Agency DeKalb Board of Health/ DeKalb Public Health that you are applying for?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have four (4) years of experience in a medical-related field?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you hold an active RN license with at least one (1) year of nursing experience?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

07

Do you have experience in communicable disease investigations, including data collection, analysis, and surveillance?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you able to perform case management services such as home visits, clinic referrals, patient education, and counseling for clients with communicable diseases (e.g., TB, HIV/AIDS, STDs, hepatitis, etc.)?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you comfortable working in both clinic and field settings to provide direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and educational services?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have experience with documentation and reporting of communicable disease investigations for compliance and tracking purposes?

• Yes
• No

11

Are you able to provide educational sessions, training, or community presentations on communicable diseases?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to conduct field visits as required?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Georgia Department of Public Health (GA)

Address 200 Piedmont Ave, SE

West Tower

Atlanta, Georgia, 30334

Website

Salary : $45,128