Communicable Disease Surveillance Practitioner

Aurora Location: The Communicable Disease Surveillance Practitioner promotes individual and population health by conducting disease surveillance activities in accordance with Illinois Communicable Disease Control Laws and Department policy in a variety of settings. Responsibilities include a broad scope of chronic and communicable disease investigation, client interviewing, education and risk reduction counseling; consultation with, and provision of technical assistance to, health care providers, as well as public health interventions related to community health improvement priorities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor"s degree in public health, nursing, or related science.
• Two (2) years of communicable disease surveillance experience preferred.
• Valid Illinois driver"s license; current certificate of vehicle insurance
• Proficiency in basic computer skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.