Maricopa County

Maricopa County

Epidemiology Disease Investigator-Healthcare Associated Infections

4041 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012 · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$23k-$35kDetected 22 days ago
HRISPublic HealthEpidemiology

About the role

  • Posting Date 06/29/26 Application Deadline 07/03/26 Pay Range $22.50 - $35.00 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
  • We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work.
  • We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent.

Requirements

  • Must be able to work on-call periodically
  • Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Compensation

  • $22.50 - $35.00 hourly
  • Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
  • This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Benefits

  • Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
  • Contractor with Benefits
  • If you're passionate about protecting the health of your community and making a meaningful impact through disease prevention, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work where they matter most.
  • Join us in making a lasting impact on the health and well-being of our community!
  • Must be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency
  • Public Health

Company info

  • Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3 rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH's mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.
  • Proud to Offer
  • Work with a greater purpose
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Exceptional work-life balance
  • Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
  • Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
  • Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
  • Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
  • Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
  • Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
  • Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion, Public Health, Medical Technology, Health Sciences, or a health-related field
  • A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
  • Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3 rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.!
  • MCDPH's mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health.
  • Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.
  • Other Requirement
  • Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test
  • We Also Value
  • At least one year of experience working as a Communicable Disease Investigator for a local public health department or a state health agency
  • Experience interviewing and educating clients
  • Experience working with various socioeconomic groups
  • Bilingual English/Spanish skills
  • Job Contributions
  • Performs HAI investigations to determine disease origin and method of contraction through contact with physicians, hospitals, and healthcare providers per HAI protocols and processes
  • Interviews clients and gathers medical record information to obtain epidemiological information and determine contacts; may include conducting home or facility visits
  • Provides health education and guidance to reduce the spread of infection, including facility-level infection control and prevention

Equal opportunity

  • Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants.
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