Adolescent Health Epidemiologist, Minnesota Department of Health
Category : Alumni
Description
This position provides necessary epidemiologic program evaluation capacity to assist with the development, implementation and reporting of an evaluation for the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) and Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) grants, and other adolescent health activities. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and leading the ongoing epidemiological investigations, surveillance, monitoring, data analyses, evaluation, and reporting of health issues that affect adolescents in Minnesota.
This position supports the MCH Section and Child and Family Health Division by providing statewide leadership and public health epidemiological information essential for promoting, improving, and maintaining the health and well-being of women, children, and families throughout Minnesota.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Microbiology, Epidemiology, or closely related public health field, a minimum of 2 years’ experience planning and working in a public health program that uses data collection and analysis with at least 6 months using SAS to analyze data, along with the following:
- Experience writing reports, data briefs, presentations, or grants for professional audiences
- Experience designing program outcomes, indicators, and performance measures
- Experience working with processes and regulations to guide Federal and State program investigations and evaluations.
- A Master’s degree in the above fields may substitute as 18 months of experience
- Required Coursework for all candidates:
- Successful completion of a minimum of 4 graduate quarter credits or 3 graduate semester credits in each of the following two areas: Epidemiology and Statistics. Candidates must provide evidence of course completion prior to consideration for employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to design, initiate and modify as needed investigations of epidemic and endemic infections and chronic diseases, as well as other health issues affecting adolescents.
- Working knowledge of the general nature and objectives of MCH public health and Title V programs
- Knowledge of state and local public and individual health problems and programs
- An understanding of relational databases (i.e., Microsoft Access)
- Knowledge and six months experience in designing, establishing and maintaining QI/QA/QC programs, theories, models, and practices
- Proven ability to collaborate in a team environment
- Interpersonal skills related to teamwork and collaboration with diverse partners
- Ability to present new ideas for solving planning problems and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Oral communication skills sufficient to present plans and data and/or to lead discussions
How to Apply
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