Disease Intervention Specialist 1-3

About this Job

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

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Make a difference in public health by joining the Louisiana Department of Health's Region 8 Tuberculosis (TB) Program! In this rewarding role, you'll help protect communities by conducting communicable disease intervention activities related to tuberculosis prevention, surveillance, treatment support, and contact investigations throughout the region. Under the supervision of the Disease Intervention Specialist 4, the incumbent conducts field investigations, performs case management and follow-up activities, and coordinates directly observed therapy (DOT) for TB patients and contacts.

This position works closely with healthcare providers, hospitals, correctional facilities, detention centers, laboratories, local health units, and community partners to support TB control efforts and ensure compliance with state and CDC guidelines. The incumbent is responsible for timely documentation, data entry, reporting, and coordination of services related to TB prevention and treatment activities.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.

Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well supported conclusions.

Acting Decisively: The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.

Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.

Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.

Building Trust: The ability to create a safe and supportive environment where others feel comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas, and acknowledging mistakes.

Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

Demonstrating Initiative : The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others.

Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in disease investigation and prevention activities; OR

Three years of experience in investigatory work, social services, nursing, or as a medical laboratory technician or assistant; OR

A bachelor's degree.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Conducts field investigations of TB cases, suspects, and contacts, including case interviews, contact identification, and follow-up activities. Performs directly observed therapy (DOT) to monitor treatment adherence and completion.
• Responds to TB transmission events and investigations in correctional facilities, detention centers, healthcare settings, and community environments.
• Travels throughout the region to support TB clinics, specimen collection, testing activities, field visits, and on-site response operations. Coordinates TB control activities with correctional facilities, infection prevention staff, healthcare providers, laboratories, and local health units.
• Supports and participates in TB Medical Clinic (TBMC) operations and patient follow-up activities.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation, data entry, and case management activities in LATB, Intergy, and other required reporting systems.
• Maintains case records, treatment documentation, and contact investigation records in accordance with CDC and OPH program requirements. Assists with surveillance activities, reporting requirements, and implementation of TB program protocols and guidelines.
• Provides education and guidance related to TB prevention, treatment, and infection control practices. Participates in emergency response and public health response activities as assigned.
• Utilizes interpersonal communication skills in a professional, customer-focused environment with patients, staff, healthcare partners, and community stakeholders. Accepts and performs additional duties not specifically listed but necessary for the operation of the work unit and continuity of public health services.
• Travels to alternate work sites and field locations as necessary.

Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of Public Health / Region 8-BRCO / Ouachita Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment or Promotional appointment

Cost Center: 3262108008

Position Number(s): 149979

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Disease Intervention Specialist 1, 2, or 3 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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Contact Information:

Shambrielle Pooler

Shambrielle.Pooler@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

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LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.