Mecklenburg County
Public Health Investigator - HIV/STI Investigations
Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Public Health Investigator - HIV/STI Investigations
“FollowYourCalling, FindYourCareer”
Apply by: December January 20, 2026
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 optionsthrough May 31, 2029, based on available funding.
This role is on-site 5 days a week, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
About Us
At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public Health become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all. As a member of the Mecklenburg County Public Health team, you will become a subject matter expert in the public health field. The CDC foundation explains that “Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting health lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease”. Come be a part of Mecklenburg County’s Public Health department’s vision to “assure the health and safety of our diverse and changing community today and for future generations. 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/STD's 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 Fundamental 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, and data entry, and job specific software; Establish rapport and effective communication successfully among culturally diverse populations. Abilities: Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided Leveraging Diversity: Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; making the most effective use of the capabilities, insights and ideas of all individuals Patient Education/Health Promotion: Supporting, explaining, and instructing patient and patient’s family in understanding the clinical procedures and equipment used to facilitate optimum health status; promoting the lifestyle changes required of the patient and the patient’s family to achieve optimum health status Patient Relations: Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patient’s safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence Safety Intervention: Having knowledge of conditions that affect patient, self, and/or employee safety under normal conditions and conditions that occur in crisis situations; skilled in identifying conditions that might cause health or safety hazards and takes action to remove such hazards; understands all aspects of providing a safe environment for patient, self, and/or others in crisis Computer Skills
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Disclaimer Statement
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 and the supervisor’s request. 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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At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public Health become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all. As a member of the Mecklenburg County Public Health team, you will become a subject matter expert in the public health field. The CDC foundation explains that “Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting health lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease”. Come be a part of Mecklenburg County’s Public Health department’s vision to “assure the health and safety of our diverse and changing community today and for future generations. 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/STD's 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 Fundamental 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, and data entry, and job specific software; Establish rapport and effective communication successfully among culturally diverse populations. Abilities: Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided Leveraging Diversity: Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; making the most effective use of the capabilities, insights and ideas of all individuals Patient Education/Health Promotion: Supporting, explaining, and instructing patient and patient’s family in understanding the clinical procedures and equipment used to facilitate optimum health status; promoting the lifestyle changes required of the patient and the patient’s family to achieve optimum health status Patient Relations: Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patient’s safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence Safety Intervention: Having knowledge of conditions that affect patient, self, and/or employee safety under normal conditions and conditions that occur in crisis situations; skilled in identifying conditions that might cause health or safety hazards and takes action to remove such hazards; understands all aspects of providing a safe environment for patient, self, and/or others in crisis Computer Skills
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Disclaimer Statement
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 and the supervisor’s request. 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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