Job Description
Join Philadelphia's frontline public health response team in this urgent hiring initiative. We seek dedicated professionals to investigate disease outbreaks, conduct contact tracing, and implement community interventions. This critical role directly impacts public safety during unprecedented health challenges.
Responsibilities
- Investigate communicable disease reports and conduct epidemiological interviews
- Coordinate contact tracing efforts for confirmed cases
- Collect and analyze epidemiological data using surveillance systems
- Develop and implement outbreak control measures
- Collaborate with healthcare providers and community organizations
- Prepare detailed investigation reports and recommendations
- Provide public health education to affected communities
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of field investigation or contact tracing experience
- Certified in infection control or public health emergency response
- Proficient in data analysis tools (SPSS, SAS, or Epi-Info)
- Strong interpersonal skills for community engagement
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights/weekends
- Valid Pennsylvania driver's license
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred