Epidemiologist 2, Georgia Department of Public Health
Category : Alumni
The Epidemiologist under general supervision plans, develops, and conducts epidemiologic investigations, surveillance, and interventions limited in scope and/or complexity to determine the causes of tuberculosis (TB) clusters and tuberculosis outbreaks. Collects, analyzes, and interprets statistical data and prepares epidemiologic reports
- Assists in planning and conducting all aspects of tuberculosis epidemiologic investigation.
- Performs formal case control and cohort studies of complex tuberculosis case
- Assist as a lead writer and coordinates for the CDC TUBERCULOSIS Cooperative Agreement
- Lead molecular epidemiology activities for tuberculosis clusters and tuberculosis outbreaks within Georgia’s 18 health districts
- Designs, implements, and maintains disease surveillance
- Develops policies and procedures for new and existing disease control program within Georgia
- Provides training, technical support, and consultative services regarding epidemiology and disease control
- Ensures completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of data for TB cases, TB suspects, contacts to TB cases, and refugees and immigrants with an overseas TB classification
- Provides training to public health staff and private providers on the use of the state web-based reporting system for TB (SENDSS)
- Monitors TB trends to detect potential tuberculosis outbreaks and define high-risk groups
- Prepares quarterly summary reports of key demographic and clinical data
- Performs various duties in support of section operations
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Public Health or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field
OR
Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university AND Three years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field
OR
Two years at the lower level (HCP180) or position equivalent.
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