Chief Epidemiologist, Fulton County Board of Health

Description

The Fulton County Board of Health is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Chief Epidemiologist.

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

Additional Information

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and  leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals.  A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

For more information and to apply, click HERE.

Applied Research and Modeling Team, Influenza Division at CDC

A research opportunity is currently available with the Influenza Division (ID), National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Applied Research and Modeling (ARM) Team, Epidemiology and Prevention Branch, Influenza Division, at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is seeking a motivated Master’s or Doctoral level graduate with a background in epidemiology, biostatistics, informatics, or related field. This project will offer a unique opportunity to train with a multi-disciplinary team focusing on innovative ways to gather, analyze, and disseminate public health information.

The Influenza Division provides the scientific and programmatic foundation and leadership for the diagnosis, prevention, and control of influenza domestically and internationally. The ARM team supports surveillance and research platforms that supplement our understanding of influenza transmission and severity through data analysis and mathematical modeling. The Team is particularly interested in exploring the potential utility of new and under-used data sources that could allow for better or timelier understanding of the epidemiology of influenza.

The selected candidate will primarily be involved in projects that include: (1) assisting in the coordination and visualization of influenza forecasts through the CDC-sponsored FluSight forecasting network, (2) analysis of data from the FluSurv-NET hospitalization surveillance system and use of that data to make routine estimates of influenza disease burden. The participant will also develop an understanding of how analytics and modeling support the response to seasonal and pandemic influenza.

Individuals interested in the position with strong quantitative skills (with either a Master’s or PhD) should contact Matthew Biggerstaff, ScD, MPH, their resumes and cover letters at zmo2 [at] cdc [dot] gov.

Summer Research Fellowship, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has an opening for a summer research fellow in Cincinnati, Ohio, beginning June 3. The fellow will work with epidemiologists in the branch on a systematic review of the hazards of occupational heavy lifting during pregnancy led by Dr. Leslie MacDonald. The position is open to current students and recent graduates, MPH or PhD. The fellow must be willing to relocate to Cincinnati for the summer; remote work is not possible.

For more information and to apply, click HERE.