Disease Intervention Specialist/Public Health Rep 4
Company: STI
Location: Nashville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Disease Intervention Specialist/Public Health Rep 4
Location: Nashville, TN/Hybrid Duration: 14 Months 7am to 3.30pm
The contractor will be expected to be in office two days a week
according to which rotation they are placed on This contractor will
work as a Disease Intervention Specialist/Public Health Rep 4
alongside existing STI staff to ensure interviews, partner
services, testing and re-testing of patients and partners are
conducted and ensure case is treated appropriately, particularly
among priority populations such as women of reproductive age with
rise in congenital syphilis cases and men who have sex with men.
STI rates have increased year over year for the last five years in
TN, including particularly concerning increases in gonorrhea (74%),
syphilis (62%), and congenital syphilis (>300%). These increases
in STI illnesses have increased the need for staff to conduct
quality STI investigation and partner services in our regional and
local health departments. This position is requested to assist the
MCR STI staff with such activities to prevent and control
infectious disease. This contractor would be expected to complete
the minimum trainings required of a DIS 1 within their first 6
months of employment and should specifically complete the online
modules for Passport to Partner Services prior to conducting
partner services activities. See a more detailed DIS 1 job
description attached. Minimum Qualifications: Education and
Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university
with a bachelor’s degree in social work or other related field.
Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying full-time
professional health program field experience as a disease
specialist that has completed “ISTDI” or “Passport to Partner
Services” DIS training that involves investigation, prevention, or
treatment of individuals with communicable diseases may be
substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to
a maximum of four years. Other Requirements: Necessary Special
Qualifications: A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is
required. Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for
Preferred Service positions.
Keywords: STI, Franklin , Disease Intervention Specialist/Public Health Rep 4, IT / Software / Systems , Nashville, Tennessee
