Epidemiology Disease Investigator

The Epidemiology Disease Investigator is responsible for investigating and monitoring known or potential sources of suspected infections of COVID-19 or other diseases, determining the original source, ensuring infection control, and assisting in the reduction of transmission.

About Us

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd 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 health equity 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, with potential hybrid work schedule options

• 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% monthly 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

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We Require

• Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion, Public Health, Medical Technology, Health Sciences, or a health-related field

• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• 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 investigations to determine disease origin method of contraction through contact with physicians, hospitals, and healthcare providers

• Interviews clients to obtain epidemiological information and determine contacts; may include conducting home visits and refer patients to medical provider for diagnosis, treatment, and care

• Maintains case documentation

• Tracks and locates clients or contacts throughout Maricopa County who suffer from or were exposed to a communicable disease

• Provides related information and education to clients, medical providers, community, and staff

• Coordinates collection of specimens and submits samples for laboratory testing

Working Conditions

• Most work is performed in an office environment

• Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire

• Position may require travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of a private or county vehicle on County business

• Ability to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency and ability to work on-call periodically

• Within one month of hire, all employees are 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