VBD Medical Investigator

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy Job Posting closes: November 18th, 2026 Required documents uploaded by: November 18th, 2026 The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is hiring a part-time Public Health Consultant to participate as part of a team to conduct timely, standardized telephone interviews of patients diagnosed with Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis, Spotted Fever Rickettsioses, and Lyme disease.

These interviews are our primary means of understanding the epidemiology and identifying changes in the patterns of tickborne diseases in Kansas. The consultant will perform interviews via telephone, assist with vector-borne disease outbreak detection and investigation, and perform data entry of laboratory and interview data.

The consultant will work alongside epidemiologists within the Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Response section and will observe patient and outbreak investigations conducted by KDHE for other reportable diseases, including vaccine-preventable, zoonotic, tickborne, and arboviral diseases. Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov.

Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, Kan. Care). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9 . KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position. If you are an OPT or STEM OPT applicant, please note that all individuals must maintain valid employment authorization and an unexpired EAD.

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http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/ About the Position Who can apply: Anyone (External). Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Full-Time/Part-Time: Part Time Regular/Temporary: Temporary Work Schedule: 20 Hours Per Week Eligible to Receive Benefits: No Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation

Hourly Pay Range: 18.00/hr * Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Employment Benefits Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… Position Summary & Responsibilities Position Summary: The position (K0246240) As a team participant, conducts tickborne disease case investigations on individuals that reside in counties which have opted into centralized case investigations.

Investigations include initial outreach to healthcare providers for medical records including any pertinent laboratory findings, clinical notes, treatment, and planned follow-up. Investigator will contact case patient and conduct interview, identify potential exposure locations, and record all information in electronic disease surveillance system, Epi.

Trax. Employee provides education and recommendations to case patients and local health departments regarding control of tickborne diseases in accordance with State and Federal guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

may include but are not limited to the following: Employee helps to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of appropriate data collection for surveillance and epidemiologic studies. Performs data cleaning of records in the electronic disease surveillance system as assigned by epidemiologists.

Qualifications

High School, GED Licensing & Certification: Valid Driver's License

• Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.

Minimum Qualifications

30 or more hours in a science or health-related field or three years of experience in disease control, epidemiology, nursing, medical investigation, and/or public health. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Proofreading, editing, attention to detail Ability to communicate effectively Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships Ability to use computers and manage data Preferred Qualifications: Health or science-related field such as biology, public health, epidemiology, etc.

Knowledge of infectious diseases Knowledge of vector-borne diseases Knowledge of prevention and control measures for vector-borne diseases Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas.

Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you.

The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue

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