EPIDEMIOLOGY SPECIALIST-TB OUTREACH-Public Health

Summary

The Epidemiology Specialist will assist with the daily functions of the TB Prevention & Control division of the Public Health Department, including investigating TB cases and suspects, identifying and following up with all contacts (e.g., skin test, x‑ray, medical clinic appointments, and ninety‑day repeat TSTs), and performing all high‑risk screening activities. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct contact investigation interviews, work up testing, and arrange referrals for TB cases and suspects.
• Maintain all paperwork related to contact investigations.
• Perform high‑risk screening activities.
• Locate, transport, and medicate patients.
• Carry out other duties related to the operation of the Public Health Department as assigned or required.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, forms, equipment, methods, and techniques used to provide counseling services.
• Understanding of public health education principles, relevant federal, state, and local codes, laws, regulations, and communicable disease prevention.
• Familiarity with filing systems and maintaining a large, changing database.
• Ability to work without constant supervision.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in Public Health, Natural Science, or a related field, plus two (2) years of increasingly responsible disease counseling or prevention experience; or an Associate’s degree/LVN with four (4) years of TB/STD/HIV experience.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.

Preferred Requirements

• Proficiency in both Spanish and English (oral and written communication).

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• May be required to bend, hear, keyboard, sit, stand, talk, work alone and with others, and work overtime.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lb.