Careers

Description:

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Join a dedicated team at the Washington State Department of Health working to eliminate tuberculosis and protect communities across the state. As our TB Medical Consultant, you’ll serve as the state’s lead clinical expert, providing guidance to local health teams and providers on diagnosis, treatment, complex cases, and infection control while helping shape statewide standards and policy.

This role offers a rare blend of hands-on clinical leadership, mentorship, and public health influence, all focused on reducing the burden of TB and strengthening Washington’s response to infectious diseases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary TB medical expert, delivering timely consultation on diagnosis, treatment, case management, and infection control to local health partners and clinicians statewide
• Review and guide management of the most challenging cases, including drug-resistant TB, in collaboration with other Washington TB experts
• Shape clinical policy by developing, updating, and advising on state TB guidelines, standards, and regulations
• Mentor and direct TB nurse consultants on clinical decisions and quality assurance
• Lead workgroups, deliver statewide trainings and webinars, and represent the program at key meetings and conferences
• Provide surge support during public health emergencies involving infectious diseases

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• You’ll be part of a passionate, mission-driven team within the Office of Communicable Disease Epidemiology that values collaboration, innovation, and real-world impact.
• We’re a close-knit program where physicians, nurses, and epidemiologists work side-by-side to solve problems and protect public health.
• You’ll have the autonomy to lead clinically while being supported by dedicated colleagues and leadership.
• The work is intellectually stimulating, constantly evolving, and offers the rare satisfaction of seeing your expertise translate directly into healthier communities across the state.

Skills/Eligibility:

The Ideal Candidate

You’re a physician with strong clinical experience in infectious disease, pulmonary medicine, or a related field who thrives on complex clinical questions and loves teaching and mentoring others. You’re comfortable moving between one-on-one case consultations and big-picture policy work, and you’re energized by the idea of being the trusted voice that local health teams turn to when TB gets complicated. You communicate clearly, collaborate easily, and care deeply about health equity and eliminating preventable disease.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

We value all relevant experience and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. You must meet ALL of the Licensure, Education, and Experience criteria listed in the “required” area. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. While “Preferred Experience” is not required, these skills or experiences can help you stand out as a candidate.

Required Licensure and Education:

• A valid license to practice medicine and surgery in the state of Washington.
• Eligible for certification from a program accredited by the American Board of Medical specialties (Certification must be obtained within the six ( 6) month probationary period as a condition of continued employment).
• Completion of an approved residency program in the designated specialty area.
• Medical or osteopathic medicine (MDorDO) degree from an accredited program