Informatics Epidemiologist, Rhode Island Department of Health
Category : Alumni
Position Description
This position will work within the Division of Preparedness, Response, Infectious Disease, and Emergency Medical Services, primarily in the Center for Acute Infectious Disease Epidemiology, but may work in the other program areas as needed. This position will have two areas of focus: surveillance of acute infectious diseases, and public health informatics. Responsibilities will be split approximately 50/50 between the two areas.
This position works under the administrative supervision of a superior with latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement; assignments are made in broad outline and work is reviewed upon completion for results attained and conformance to established policies, objectives, provisions of law, rules and regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities
To analyze and document the impact of various chronic and infectious disease processes on the population of the state and/or communities, as well as on other specific subpopulations at risk; to monitor and analyze the incidence, prevalence and determinants of disease such as environment, genetics, lifestyle and access to medical care; to identify effective health promotion and disease prevention strategies; to design and/or implement health promotion and disease prevention interventions; and to do related work as required.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Capacities
A thorough knowledge of descriptive and analytical epidemiologic techniques, research and evaluation methodologies, and biostatistics as described in national standards such as the Council for State and Territorial Epidemiologists’ Applied Epidemiology Competencies; strong written and oral communication and presentation skills; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners; and related capacities and abilities.
Educations and Experience
Possession of a Master of Public Health, a Master of Science in Epidemiology, or a master’s degree in a related health field with specialization in the area of epidemiology.
How to Apply
- To read more about this position and apply online, click here!
- Application Deadline: October 9th
