SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT
                    GRANT -FUNDED POSTING
		                     
HEALTH INVESTIGATOR 
HEALTH

Job Number:	11-841				Job Code: A7280 

SALARY																				GRADE
Minimum: $2,523.00 Monthly- Salary Commensurate With Experience 					     43						
  																					EEOC CODE
    																						     50

Open Date:  July 1, 2011										Close Date: July 8, 2011

Position Summary:
Works under direct supervision of an assigned supervisor to perform interviews and investigations required in the control of various diseases related to the general health of the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Sciences and (2) two years experience in a Counseling, Investigation, or Administrative Health related capacity; or and equivalent combination of related education and experience. (PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED.)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
•	Valid Tennessee Driver's License.
•	Daily access to operable automobile.
•	Successfully complete two week CDC training course to "Introduction to STD intervention and HIV counseling and testing" prior to completion of probation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
•	Knowledge of medicine and of communicable and infectious disease treatment and control.
•	Awareness of the principles of public health and of the objectives of the public health program.
•	Ability to deal tactfully with the public and co-workers.
•	Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
•	Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•	Conducts necessary epidemiological investigations to establish exact relationships between patient and contributing factors as they relate to any reportable public health entity.
•	Shows the patient the importance of complete medical treatment and prolonged follow up.
•	Keeps records, makes reports, correlates information and collaborates information with other jurisdictional agencies.
•	Locates, interviews, educates, and motivates persons in regard to immunizations, chronic disease control, and other measures related to the health of the individual or community.
•	Prepares routine forms.
•	Researches patient information.
•	Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Shelby County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate 
on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin or handicap status 
Equal Opportunity Employer 
M/F/H/V