Maternal Health DIS (4812106

About the role

We are seeking an individual with a high level of initiative who enjoys a challenging, fast-paced work environment where every day is different. This position is essential to ensuring the reduction of congenital syphilis and perinatal HIV throughout Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Initiating and completing investigations on reportable STI/HIV infections amongst pregnant persons, including interviewing those infected or at risk of infection.
• Assuring appropriate testing and treatment of pregnant persons with STI/HIV infections.
• Providing support, guidance, and health education regarding STI/HIV best practices according to CDC guidelines to LPHA staff, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders throughout Missouri.
• Aiding other members of the disease investigation team, as needed.
• Notifying sex and needle-sharing partners of their exposure and need for testing and/or treatment.
• Conducting HIV, syphilis and Hepatitis C specimen collection and providing both positive and negative results.
• Aiding the regional supervisor and program supervisor with quality assurance and improvement projects, as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two or more years of experience OR a master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a working knowledge of public health functions and essential services
• This position requires professionalism, excellent attention to detail, initiative, flexibility, discretion, and the strict maintenance of confidentiality
• The candidate should be comfortable with having sexually explicit discussions with the individuals served through the partner services program and be able to relay medical information about STD/HIV transmission to staff, the general public, and medical providers
• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant

Benefits

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees.

Pay

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

Schedule

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