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Job Description
PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID19 before the first day of employment. We will offer the vaccination at no cost via our Health Centers.
DEPARTMENT: City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH)
DIVISION: Division of Disease Control (DDC)
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) through its STD Control program located within the Division of Disease Control works to control the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Philadelphia including gonorrhea chlamydia syphilis and HIV. The program provideswalk in testing and treatment for STIs works to control the spread of STIs by offering confidential services including referral testing and treatment to the sex partners of people with an STI provides education urinebased screening and treatment for gonorrhea and chlamydia in all Philadelphia public high schools provides advice and consultation to doctors nurses and other community partners about the diagnosis and treatment of STIs and providesfree male and female condoms.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) is seeking a parttime employee to assist the PDPH STD Control Program with phone interviews for patients recently diagnosed with Gonorrhea. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual to work in a robust large urban health department. This individual will be working on and offsite as needed.
This is a grantfunded position; continuation of the position is contingent upon sustained funding.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct interviews using standardized telephone scripts to enhance standard program surveillance
- Assist with treatment verification via medical providers for individuals diagnosed with Gonorrhea
Other duties include:
- Conducting data entry and database searches to obtain current contact information for patient
The candidate will be expected to perform job duties both independently and as part of a group.
SKILLS:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to interact sensitively effectively and professionally with people from diverse cultural socioeconomic and educational backgrounds
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team
- Willingness and flexibility in accepting direction
- Ability to work a nontraditional work schedule including early mornings evenings and weekends when needed
- Demonstrated interest in public health
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with data management software (MS Word MS Access MS Excel)
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
- High school diploma
SALARY:
- This position is parttime $18/hour 20 hours/week.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
At the Philadelphia Department of Public Health we value health justice and equity. Our work is guided by a commitment to all peoples health and humanity and we recognize the impact that health disparities have on our Citys diverse population. We are dedicated to building a staff that reflects the diversity of Philadelphia. We are an EEO employer and we are committed to providing a diverse inclusive safe workplace free from discrimination sexual harassment intimidation or retaliation.
Applicants who are originally from and live in the Philadelphia area are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply please submit the following:
- A resume or CV
- A cover letter that includes:
- Your experience in or with Philadelphia if any
- Your past or proposed contributions to diversity equity and inclusion
PHMC is an EVerify and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Employment Type
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