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The CDC Foundation is seeking a communicable disease investigator to support the Maryland Department of Health in the fight against COVID-19. The communicable disease investigator is responsible for reaching out to people with laboratory-confirmed, probable, and suspected diagnoses of COVID-19 and providing health education and guidance in order to interrupt ongoing disease transmission. The communicable disease investigator will conduct interviews with patients to gather information including symptom history, source of illness, list of close contacts, and activity history while infectious. The communicable disease investigator will provide patients with instructions for isolation and make appropriate referrals to testing, clinical services, and other essential support services, as indicated.
This position will require prioritization, prompt action, attention to detail in documentation and data management as multiple investigations will be conducted simultaneously. Communicable disease investigators are required to comply with policies and procedures provided by the health department regarding confidentiality and data security for the handling of sensitive client information and protected health information.This is an outstanding opportunity to work with the nation’s lead agency charged with protecting the public's health. The CDC Foundation offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits package.Job Highlights- Location: Maryland Department of Health. Hybrid (onsite/remote) position. Openings in Baltimore City and Baltimore County
- Position End Date: March 31, 2022
- Salary: $65,000 plus benefits
Qualifications:- College degree
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, emotional intelligence
- Ability to interact in an empathetic and non-judgmental manner with culturally diverse populations and persons experiencing a wide range of social conditions
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and the ability to use sound judgment in responding to client issues and concerns
- Ability to speak, read and write in English
- Ability to adapt to changing environments and receive constructive feedback
- Ability to use discretion, maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, establishing and maintaining collaborative professional relationship
- Strong time management skills (organization, prioritization, multitasking)
- Proficiency with use of computers (desktop, laptop, tablet) and mobile devices
Responsibilities:- Contact people with laboratory-confirmed, probable, and suspected diagnoses of COVID-19 and provide health education and guidance in order to interrupt ongoing disease transmission.
- Conduct interviews with patients to gather information including symptom history, source of illness, list of close contacts, and activity history while infectious.
- Provide patients with instructions for isolation and make appropriate referrals to testing, clinical services, and other essential support services, as indicated.
- Conduct interviews of the staff of facilities that are experiencing outbreaks, such as nursing facilities, hospitals, schools, childcare centers, shelters, and other places of work or residence.
- Collaborate with other investigators at the local and state level to collect and analyze data.
- Write and file reports regarding the results of investigations in a timely fashion as required by local and state regulations.
- Assist in quality improvement projects and reporting for accreditation.
- Update investigation procedures.
- Community outreach.
- Training new hires and temporary staff.
- This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are su