What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gonorrhea Field Investigator position at Southeast Louisiana AHEC?
SELAHEC, in conjunction with the Louisiana Office of Public Health STI/HIV/Hepatitis Program (SHHP), is seeking candidates for the position of Gonorrhea Field Investigator.
This role provides a direct point of contact with GC patients in Louisiana allowing for a full assessment of testing and treatment in addition to risk factors relevant to exposure through the administration of patient outreach and interviews. Additionally, this role will incorporate a needs assessment allowing our interviewer to provide education and resource information for patients that are specific to their circumstances.
Duties:
- Adhere to the STD/HIV /Hepatitis Program Security and Confidentiality Policy and to HIP AA privacy rules.
- Investigate a random sample of Gonorrhea cases; with a particular focus on the administration of survey-based surveillance projects.
- Conduct client level interviews for cases of Gonorrhea of public health importance in Louisiana.
- Submit complete and accurate interview data, as well as documentation related to risk, pregnancy status, and treatment data collection, in a timely manner.
- Provide needs-based, patient-focused referrals for interviewees as required.
- Collaborate with Regional OPH and other STD/HIV/Hepatitis Program staff and other health department staff to help ensure complete disease reporting.
- Perform other tasks and special projects as needed within the general scope of ST! surveillance.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree and experience in Public Health, Sociology, or related field as well as survey-based research methods. Data collection and management experience preferred. Experience working in an STI service, STI prevention, healthcare, mental health, or substance abuse rehabilitation program preferred. Ability to work with people of diverse lifestyles required. Service industry and Case management experience, or the ability or assess patient needs to provide relevant wrap-around service referrals highly preferred.
Salary Range: $46,000-$56,000
To Apply
Submit cover letter and resume to the Deputy Director of Operations via email: SHP_Resumes@la.gov Must reference job title in subject line. Application Deadline is November 12, 2026.
EOE Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $46,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- conducting surveys or interviews: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $46,000 - $56,000