Job Description
Join Texas DSHS immediately as a Public Health Investigator in San Antonio! This urgent opening offers a unique opportunity to protect community health while advancing your career in state government. We're seeking passionate professionals ready to make an immediate impact through disease surveillance, outbreak response, and community education. Enjoy competitive state benefits, professional development, and the chance to work with dedicated public health experts in a mission-driven environment.
As a key member of our regional team, you'll investigate communicable disease cases, analyze epidemiological data, and implement control measures. This is your chance to apply your skills in real-world public health scenarios while receiving comprehensive training and support. Don't miss this rare immediate hire opportunity to serve San Antonio's diverse communities.
Responsibilities
- Investigate and report communicable disease cases with rapid response protocols
- Conduct epidemiological surveillance and analyze outbreak data trends
- Interview patients, healthcare providers, and contacts for contact tracing
- Implement public health interventions to control disease spread
- Coordinate with local healthcare systems and community organizations
- Develop educational materials for public health campaigns
- Maintain accurate case records and submit timely reports to state agencies
- Respond to public health emergencies and disease outbreaks as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Nursing, Epidemiology, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of public health investigation or clinical experience
- Texas Department of State Health Services Investigator certification preferred
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in epidemiological data analysis
- Excellent communication skills for diverse community interactions
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Valid Texas driver's license with reliable transportation
- Experience with electronic disease surveillance systems (e.g., NEDSS)