Chief Epidemiologist
Category : Alumni
Description
The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of the state of Georgia with the ultimate responsibility for the health of communities and the entire population.
The agency is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Chief Epidemiologist within the Fulton County District.
Job Responsibilities
Desired Knowledge and Experience
At least 5 years of experience as a manager in public health practice at a state or county health department with an emphasis on applied epidemiology and infection control
Ability to oversee, manage, and supervise the work of epidemiologists conducting health and epidemiologic surveillance.
Knowledge of research methods, procedures, and techniques used in identifying and evaluating disease characteristics
Substantial knowledge of infectious and/or chronic disease processes and practices used in the control of these diseases
Experience in the investigation and response to disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies
Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures and knowledge of state and Federal laws, statues, and regulations.
Experience in data management including: (1) experience analyzing large syndromic surveillance or other healthcare datasets using SAS or other similar software packages, and (2) presenting these analyses orally and in writing.
Experience with grant writing and other funding proposals
Organizational Management
Attract, develop, coach, and retain high-performance team members, empowering them to elevate their level of responsibility, span of control, and performance.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients in a global and matrixed environment.
Knowledge of the principles of leadership and how to effectively interact with various leadership styles
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
Ensure effective collaborative partnerships among the data team members and with key stakeholders.
Ability to participate in after-hour activities including partner meetings, investigations, outbreaks and emergency responses as needed.
Communication
Effective verbal and written communication, such as oral presentations, written reports, articles, and/or abstracts
Ability to establish effective working relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders including federal, regional, state, and local stakeholders in partnerships, coalitions, councils, and/or associations, healthcare providers, elected officials.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics or a closely related field AND Two years of experience supervising/leading epidemiologic programs
OR
Master’s degree in Public Health or a closely related field AND Three years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field in a supervisory or team lead role
OR
Two years at the lower level or position equivalent with management/supervisory responsibilities.
Preferred qualifications include:
Prior experience working in a state or local public health department, ideally as an epidemiologist
Appreciation for public health research and its role for informing programmatic priorities of local health departments
Enthusiasm for learning from epidemiologic data and using that data to inform public health practice
Experience and/or interest in Public Health Department Accreditation
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