Informatics Epidemiologist, Rhode Island Department of Health

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

Public Health Analyst, Heath Resources & Services Administration

Position Description

Eligibility Requirements

You must be a recent graduate to qualify for this program, as defined below: 

• Completed all requirements for an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate from an accredited educational institution, with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, on or after October 5, 2018.
  
• Be a veteran who received their degree, with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, on or after October 5, 2014 while on active duty service and were unable to apply for jobs until their recent discharge on or after October 5, 2018.

Qualification Requirements 

Basic Requirements for all Public Health Program Specialist Series, 0685 positions require that you demonstrate specialized experience in each of the following five competencies:

1. Knowledge of organizational, operational, and programmatic concepts and practices applied by public, private, or nonprofit agencies and organizations engaged in public health or other health-related activities.
2. Knowledge of the methods, processes, and techniques used to develop and deliver public health or health-related programs in State and local settings.
3. Knowledge of a specialized public health program.
4. Knowledge of, and skill in, the application of administrative or analytical methods and techniques necessary for working within the framework of a public health or related organization and carrying out specific program functions.
5. Skill in oral and written communications, gathering and conveying information, making oral presentations, and preparing reports, correspondence, and other written materials.

How to Apply 

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Epidemiologist II, Georgia DPH

Position Title, Department, and Geographic Location

Epidemiologist II (Oral Health), Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Unit, Georgia Department of Public Health, Atlanta, GA

Job Description

As part of the Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Unit of the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Epidemiology Section, the Oral Health Epidemiologist is responsible for all oral health data collection and management for the Oral Health Program.  The Epidemiologist conducts routine functions based on Oral Health Surveillance protocols related to survey implementation, data collection, and data analysis using epidemiologic methods. Examples of survey implementation include the 3rd Grade Basic Screening Survey and the Head Start Basic Screening Survey. The Epidemiologist will be responsible for disseminating oral health data to internal and external stakeholders in various settings (e.g., conference presentations, scientific posters, programmatic meetings, data summaries, fact sheets, and burden reports). Pay range for this position is $53,600 annually. 

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience analyzing data from complex sampling design
• Experience with survey implementation
• Experience with data management (from data collection thru dissemination)
• Experiment with data dissemination (e.g., surveillance reports, data summaries)

How to Apply 

• Application deadline: October 18th, 2020.
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Women’s Reproductive Health Fellowship, CDC

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