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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. Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health Lead a team dedicated to protecting the health of Louisiana communities as a Disease Intervention Specialist 4. In this rewarding leadership role, you'll supervise disease intervention staff, oversee investigations and case management for HIV, Syphilis, and Tuberculosis, and strengthen public health through provider education, mentorship, and quality improvement.

Make a lasting impact by helping prevent the spread of infectious diseases while advancing critical public health initiatives across Region 2. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies: Developing Performance: Builds the future potential of others by supporting long-term growth, skill development, and career progression. Developing Plans: The ability to create structured strategies and plans that support the achievement of defined goals and objectives.

Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning. Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions. 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. Managing Conflict: The ability to recognize, address, and resolve disagreements constructively while preserving relationships and promoting mutual understanding. Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.

Thinking Strategically: The ability to anticipate trends, understand context, and align actions with long-term priorities. Training Others: The ability to design and deliver training experiences that build knowledge, develop skills, and improve performance. Minimum Qualifications Six 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 plus three years of experience in disease investigation and prevention activities; OR A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in disease investigation and prevention activities; OR An advanced degree in epidemiology, public health, in a biological science, or nursing plus two years of experience in disease investigation and prevention activities.

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: Supervise and direct Disease Intervention Specialists, Infection Control Technicians, and tuberculosis program staff to ensure effective case management, contact investigations, and compliance with program policies and procedures. Oversee tuberculosis surveillance activities by monitoring case investigations, treatment adherence, contact follow-up, and regional performance metrics to support disease prevention and control.

Manage program data and reporting by ensuring timely, accurate entry of patient information into electronic systems, maintaining required records, and preparing compliance and management reports. Coordinate regional tuberculosis clinics by supporting clinical operations, monitoring patient care activities, and ensuring appropriate follow-up services are provided across assigned parishes. Collaborate with healthcare providers, hospitals, schools, nursing homes, laboratories, and community partners to promote tuberculosis prevention, provide technical guidance, and strengthen disease control efforts.

Develop and deliver training, mentorship, and performance evaluations for staff while identifying program needs, improving operational effectiveness, and supporting quality improvement initiatives. Conduct and oversee field investigations, Directly Observed Therapy (DOT), and Video Directly Observed Therapy (VDOT) activities, while participating in emergency preparedness, public health response efforts, and other regional program initiatives as assigned. Position-Specific Details: Location: Office of Public Health / Region 2-BRCO / East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment or Promotional appointment Cost Center: 3262108002 Position Number(s): 149953 How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE. 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 This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. LDH supports Louisiana's commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities

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