TUBERCULOSIS NURSE CONSULTANT (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, OPT. 8N)

Job Requisition ID: 52858

Closing Date: 03/24/2026

Agency: Department of Public Health

Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015

Office: Disease Control

Division: HHST

Posting ID: 86-26-0117 / 52858

Posted: 03/10/2026 - 03/24/2026

Skill Option: Special License - Registered Nurse License

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281 /month; Full Range $8,281-$12223/month

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME

Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated and experienced TB nurse consultant to join the TB program and represent the department in the northern region of the state. This individual will have TB case management experience and be willing to support TB programming within the region including travel for education and monitoring.

Benefits Statement

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
• These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link:

Essential Functions

• Travels within the northern Tuberculosis (TB) region to provide TB case management and consultation to health care professionals.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements training programs for professional and non-professional staff involved in TB control and management.
• Plans, directs and coordinates the implementation of program activities.
• Monitors local agencies for adherence to IDPH promulgated standards for local health departments.
• Functions as the program liaison to health providers documented as being out of compliance with recommended diagnostic, therapeutic, or patient management procedures.
• Provides technical epidemiologic assistance to local TB personnel with problem situations such as epidemiologic investigations of problem patients.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
• Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in nursing.
• Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.

Specialized Skills

• Requires three (3) years of experience in TB case management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in TB case management.
• Two (2) years of experience in tuberculosis case management system, health care delivery systems, and/or managed care programs.
• Two (2) years of experience in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating health care systems.
• Two (2) years of experience with exercising judgment and discretion on developing, implementing, and interpreting programmatic departmental policies and procedures.
• Three (3) years of experience with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• One (1) year of experience presenting training materials and facilitating meetings.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.

Work Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Headquarter Location: 3 Westbrook Corporate Center, Westchester, Illinois, 60154

Work County: Cook

Agency Contact: [email protected]

Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Health Services

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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