Disease Intervention Program Supervisor
Full Time
Jefferson County, AL
Posted
Job description
ATTENTION Merit System Employees: Do not apply through this site.
Grade 24
CLOSE DATE
SUMMARY
Disease Intervention Program Supervisors are responsible for the oversight and direction of staff who study and track reportable diseases, outbreaks and spread, and prevention and treatment in an effort to aid with public health. They are responsible for assigning cases and monitoring the progress of the work being performed and reporting findings to appropriate agencies. In addition, they collaborate with other healthcare staff and officials, and are responsible for educating the public and providing resources to aid with disease identification, prevention, and treatment. Disease Intervention Program Supervisors operate under the general supervision of a Disease Intervention Program Manager who reviews work through conferences, reports and meetings.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:
- Administers medication protocols and sample collections to identify disease and treat patients once disease has been discovered.
- Educates the public, health care providers, and staff on diseases identification, prevention, and treatment using presentations, CDC guidelines and updates, medical literature, conferences, and continuing education courses.
- Interacts with health care representatives, program supervisors and managers, disease control staff, and the public to share information on disease identification, treatment, and prevention.
- Oversees the investigation of reportable diseases by assigning cases to disease control staff, documenting investigations, reviewing completed staff reports, and submitting investigation reports to other county managers or Alabama Department of Public Health.
- Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.
- Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related experience in the work history section of your application. Please note that replicating or restating these minimum qualifications or the information from the Personnel Board’s job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification. Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job.
- Driver’s license.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with at least 24 credit hours in biological sciences, anatomy, behavioral sciences, health education, health science, public health, or a related field.
- Experience working in a public health setting in the provision of community-based health services such as communicable disease investigation, treatment and control, health education, counseling, interviewing, or a closely related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree from an accredited institution in public health, health education, biology, microbiology, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience as a Disease Intervention Specialist in the specific program area for which the job opening is listed.
COMPETENCIES:
- Adaptability & Flexibility.
- Computer & Technology Operations.
- Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use.
- Leadership & Management.
- Learning & Memory.
- Mathematical & Statistical Skills.
- Oral Communication and Comprehension.
- Planning & Organizing.
- Problem Solving & Decision Making.
- Professionalism & Integrity.
- Researching & Referencing.
- Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
- Self-Management & Initiative.
- Teamwork & Interpersonal.
- Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
- Technical Skills.
- Training & Facilitation.
- Written Communication and Comprehension.
CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES:
- Knowledge of medical terminology and vocabulary for accurately describing the human body and associated components, conditions, and processes in a science-based manner.
- Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body, with respect to location, structure, appearance, functions, and vital processes of internal organs.
- Knowledge of the pathology, pathophysiology, and epidemiology of diseases.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work is performed primarily in an office setting, within medical or healthcare facilities, or within the field to schools, businesses, etc.
- Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500 before the announcement closing date. Qualified applicants who believe they will need reasonable accommodation in the examination process should complete and submit an Accommodation Request Form. You may obtain an Accommodation Request Form by contacting our ADA Ombudsperson at ADAO@pbjcal.org, or by accessing the "Request for Accommodation" form through the following website:
http://www.pbjcal.org/
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists. Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and/or federal laws and regulations.
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