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Disease Intervention Specialist 3


The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.


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Make a difference in the health of Louisiana communities by joining the Office of Public Health as a Tuberculosis (TB) Disease Intervention Specialist. In this rewarding role, you'll investigate and monitor TB cases, provide critical case management, educate and support clients throughout treatment, and help prevent the spread of infectious disease. If you're passionate about public health and making a lasting impact, this is your opportunity to help protect the health and well-being of communities across Region 1.

This position performs TB surveillance of cases, contacts, and routine reactors in order to treat, prevent, and ultimately eradicate TB in Louisiana. A DIS is responsible for ensuring proper case management of their clients as well as ensuring that those clients adhere to medication regimens throughout their course of treatment.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:


Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
Developing Performance: Builds the future potential of others by supporting long-term growth, skill development, and career progression.
Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
Building Trust: The ability to create a safe and supportive environment where others feel comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas, and acknowledging mistakes.
Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.

Requirements

Five years of experience in disease investigation and prevention activities; OR

Three years of experience in investigatory work, social services, nursing, or as a medical laboratory technician or assistant plus two years of experience in disease investigation and prevention activities; OR

A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in disease investigation and prevention activities; OR

An advanced degree in epidemiology, public health, in a biological science, or nursing plus one year of experience in disease investigation and prevention activities.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:
  • Manages assigned tuberculosis (TB) cases and suspects by coordinating patient care, monitoring treatment progress, and ensuring adherence to prescribed medication regimens. 
  • Conducts Directly Observed Therapy (DOT), Directly Observed Preventive Therapy (DOPT), and Video Directly Observed Therapy (VDOT) to promote treatment compliance and successful completion of therapy. 
  • Performs TB contact investigations by interviewing patients, identifying exposed individuals, conducting screenings, and collecting clinical specimens for laboratory testing. 
  • Maintains accurate and timely patient records by entering case information, laboratory results, and billing documentation into the TB Patient Management System (webLATB) and Electronic Health Record (EHR). 
  • Coordinates inter-jurisdictional case notifications and collaborates with state TB programs to ensure continuity of care for patients who relocate during treatment. 
  • Monitors patient health status, reports critical findings, medication side effects, and noncompliance issues to leadership, and supports appropriate follow-up care. 
  • Assists with onboarding and training new Disease Intervention Specialist staff by providing instruction in field investigations, contact tracing techniques, and TB testing procedures.


Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Infectious Diseases / Orleans Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary or a Promotional appointment

Cost Center: 3262109641

Position Number(s): 185485



How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.


To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. 


* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.


For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE.


Contact Information:

Paul Tran

Paul.Tran3@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821225-342-6477


This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. 


LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 


Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.


LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.

Date Posted
07/20/2026
Job Reference
OPH/PTT/223642
Organization
LDH-Office of Public Health
Location
New Orleans, LA
Category
Disease Prevention
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