Mecklenburg County
Public Health Investigator - HIV/STI Investigations
Mecklenburg County, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Overview
Public Health Investigator - HIV/STI Investigations Hiring Range: $52,132 - $68,423.25 • This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity consideration included an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirement for the job. This is a Grant Funded Position through May 31, 2026, with renewal options through May 31, 2029, based on available funding. This role is on-site 5 days a week, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Location: Mecklenburg County Public Health, Charlotte, NC. Position summary
Perform duties related to controlling the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, HIV infection, and other public health risks within Mecklenburg County. This position, as the subject matter expert, is responsible for conducting personal interviews to obtain case-related information; educating clients regarding the disease process, treatment, prevention and legal requirements; and analyzing epidemiological information to determine the need and priority for follow-up activities. Essential functions
Locate, notify and counsel clients about positive laboratory test results Interview clients with abnormal laboratory test results to provide information, risk reduction planning and to notify them of treatment recommendations Refer clients with abnormal laboratory test results to appropriate medical services Arrange for and ensure testing, treatment as needed on partners and suspects exposed to clients testing positive for HIV/STDs Locate, notify and counsel contacts who have been exposed to or at risk for HIV/STDs Enforce disease control measures as appropriate Develop criteria for step-by-step procedures to identify infections May be required to staff shelters in the event of a disaster Minimum qualifications
Experience: Minimum of two years of related public health experience. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or related field. Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted: Yes Licenses and certifications: Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License; Requires County Driving Privileges Preferred qualifications
Preferred completion of Centers for Disease Control Disease Intervention Specialist Training Preferred completion of North Carolina Fundamentals of Disease Investigation Preferred completion of Fundamentals of Disease Intervention & North Carolina Electronic Disease Surveillance System Training (FDI/NCEDSS) Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public health; Local resources and services; The disease concepts of HIV infection, AIDS, Syphilis and other STDs; Person-centered planning Skills: Client interviewing, disease management, and client-centered counseling; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Basic computer programs, word processing, data entry, and job-specific software; Establish rapport and effective communication among culturally diverse populations Abilities: Applied Learning; Collaboration; Communication; Leveraging Diversity; Patient Education/Health Promotion; Patient Relations; Safety Intervention Computer skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Reasonable accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to help eligible individuals perform essential functions. Disclaimer
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
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Public Health Investigator - HIV/STI Investigations Hiring Range: $52,132 - $68,423.25 • This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity consideration included an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirement for the job. This is a Grant Funded Position through May 31, 2026, with renewal options through May 31, 2029, based on available funding. This role is on-site 5 days a week, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Location: Mecklenburg County Public Health, Charlotte, NC. Position summary
Perform duties related to controlling the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, HIV infection, and other public health risks within Mecklenburg County. This position, as the subject matter expert, is responsible for conducting personal interviews to obtain case-related information; educating clients regarding the disease process, treatment, prevention and legal requirements; and analyzing epidemiological information to determine the need and priority for follow-up activities. Essential functions
Locate, notify and counsel clients about positive laboratory test results Interview clients with abnormal laboratory test results to provide information, risk reduction planning and to notify them of treatment recommendations Refer clients with abnormal laboratory test results to appropriate medical services Arrange for and ensure testing, treatment as needed on partners and suspects exposed to clients testing positive for HIV/STDs Locate, notify and counsel contacts who have been exposed to or at risk for HIV/STDs Enforce disease control measures as appropriate Develop criteria for step-by-step procedures to identify infections May be required to staff shelters in the event of a disaster Minimum qualifications
Experience: Minimum of two years of related public health experience. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or related field. Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted: Yes Licenses and certifications: Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License; Requires County Driving Privileges Preferred qualifications
Preferred completion of Centers for Disease Control Disease Intervention Specialist Training Preferred completion of North Carolina Fundamentals of Disease Investigation Preferred completion of Fundamentals of Disease Intervention & North Carolina Electronic Disease Surveillance System Training (FDI/NCEDSS) Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public health; Local resources and services; The disease concepts of HIV infection, AIDS, Syphilis and other STDs; Person-centered planning Skills: Client interviewing, disease management, and client-centered counseling; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Basic computer programs, word processing, data entry, and job-specific software; Establish rapport and effective communication among culturally diverse populations Abilities: Applied Learning; Collaboration; Communication; Leveraging Diversity; Patient Education/Health Promotion; Patient Relations; Safety Intervention Computer skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Reasonable accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to help eligible individuals perform essential functions. Disclaimer
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
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