Epidemiologist Supervisor, Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice
Category : Alumni
JOB SUMMARY:
Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Supervises epidemiologic investigations, surveillance, and interventions with significant impact on public health and the agency`s resources. Supervises the collection, analysis, and interpretation of complex statistical data and the preparation of epidemiologic reports.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets statistical data and prepares reports.
• Provides training, technical assistance, and consultative services regarding epidemiology and the control of diseases.
• Serves as a point of contact for various personnel regarding moderately complex epidemiologic issues.
• Develops policies and procedures for new and existing disease control programs. Designs and leads, from conception to completion, long-term epidemiologic projects with significant impact on public health and the agency’s resources.
• Functions as principal investigator for investigations of diseases and oversees formal case control and cohort studies of complex health issues.
• Oversees the design, implementation, and maintenance of disease surveillance systems. Provides related training, mentoring, and consultation to departmental staff and others. Oversees epidemiologic programs for the control of communicable and/or chronic diseases.
• Develops presentations and publications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctorate degree in public health, Epidemiology, biostatistics 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 Master`s degree in public health or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND Five years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field OR Bachelor`s degree from an accredited college or university AND Six years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field OR One year of experience at the lower level Epidemiologist 3 (HCP182) or position equivalent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess two or more of the following:
1. Doctorate degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics.
2. Author of research article in a peer reviewed journal addressing problem in public health, epidemiology or biostatistics.
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