Geospatial Epidemiologist, Perspecta

Perspecta Health Group Description

The Health group provides solutions to help government healthcare agencies lower administrative costs, reduce fraud and abuse, and improve the quality of services for individuals. We also provide analytics that combine clinical knowledge with big data technology and techniques to transform petabytes of data into meaningful solutions for our customers.

Responsibilities

The Geospatial Epidemiologist will be required to support task areas such as:

• Geospatial science, analysis, technology and visualization (SATV) projects that focus on the use of GIS in public health
• Analyze geospatial and temporal patterns and trends evident in public health data
• GIS consulting, advice, and technical guidance within the context of projects
• Provide expertise in application of geospatial concepts, methods, and tools to public health disciplines
• Apply expert knowledge and experience with the ArcGIS suite of GIS products and extensions
• Provide expertise, direction, consultation, and training on geospatial epidemiology concepts, methods, and techniques
• Provide expert services in geocoding, visualization, and geospatial analyses of exposure information, health informatics, and risk factors that could affect exposure and health outcomes in epidemiological studies
• Provide expertise for developing, refining, and implementing study plans and protocols supporting the examination of public health data from a geographic perspective
• Provide expertise in the use of mobile technology, GPS, and drone devices to gather spatially referenced data and/or images supporting aspects of public health investigation and practice
• Provide expert statistical and geostatistical support in applicable public health discipline
• Support data collection and visualization
• Support public health content and publication development
• Participate in oral and written communications, as needed, to interface with the diverse and multi-disciplinary program staff to obtain clarity in requirements and communicate complex GIS science and technology concepts to staff who collaborate with the program on various projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Work

• Requires 8 to 10 years with BS/BA or 6 to 8 years with MS/MA or 3 to 5 years with PhD.

Skills and Experience 

• Experience in geospatial science, technology, and visualization; epidemiology; geospatial statistics; environmental science and modeling; and project coordination
• Experience in spatial and temporal cluster investigations
• Ability to provide subject matter expertise, direction, consultation, and training on GIS-related concepts, methods, and techniques
• Experience supporting geospatial SATV projects that focus on the use of GIS in public health to protect populations from outbreaks, incidents, and hazards spanning the public health disciplines (environmental health, emergency preparedness/response, chronic disease, infectious disease, injury)
• Experience in cancer research preferred
• Expertise in the use of GIS science and technology as applied to collection, coding, analysis, and interpretation of scientific data contained within information systems and databases related to public health
• Experience with demographic analysis, network analysis, time-series analysis, cartography, web/desktop/mobile application development, database development, and other GIS-related fields; ability to analyze geospatial and temporal patterns and trends evident in public health data
• Experience with the ArcGIS Suite of products (ESRI, Inc.), R, and other GIS analysis, GIS data manipulation, and map production tools
• Ability to explain technical concepts and applications to non-GIS project partners
• Willingness to learn and adapt to rapidly evolving geospatial technologies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience supporting Public Health Agency preferred

Education

• BS/BA in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Public Health, or related field; Master of Public Health preferred

How to Apply

• If interested in applying for this position, or if you have questions about the position, reach out to Danielle Sharpe (oyv7 [at] cdc [dot] gov).
• Click here to read more about the position details and apply online!

Chief of Office of Immunizations, Rhode Island DPH

Opportunity Description

• General Statement of Duties: To be responsible for the planning, development and administration of a statewide program of health promotion; and to do related work as required.
• Supervision Received: Works under the administrative direction of a superior with considerable latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement; work is assigned in general outline and checked in process and upon completion for results obtained and conformance to established polices, programs and objectives.
• Supervision Exercised: Plans, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of a staff of professional, technical and clerical personnel engaged in a statewide health promotion program.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• To be responsible for a statewide program of health promotion and to supervise sections engaged in health promotion activities such as: the health library, graphics, public information, fitness, audiovisual and health promotion materials section.
• To develop the state health promotion plan and any necessary material to qualify the department for formula and special project grants.
  To coordinate within the department the implementation of lifestyle strategy to improve health status and risk reduction-cost containment activities.
• To provide consulting and support services to operating division heads in the planning and developing of health promotion programs and activities to include education and behavior modification regarding such self-destructive habits as smoking, excessive drinking, obesity, poor nutrition, lack of exercise, and accidents.
• Under the direction of technical and professional staff members within the department, to be responsible for the preparation, selection, assembly and distribution of health promotion material such as pamphlets, bulletins, reports, circulars, posters, exhibits, visual aids, newspaper releases and electronic media scripts.
• To assist community agencies, professional and lay groups, and the public in understanding the programs of the department and in developing local health promotion programs.
• To plan, arrange and attend conferences, meetings, institutes and special educational campaigns.
• To periodically evaluate the effectiveness of existing statewide health promotion programs and the educational methods and materials used in program development.
• To keep records and prepare reports relative to program functions and activities.

Required Qualifications 

• A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of health promotion and the ability to plan, develop and administer health promotion programs;
• a thorough knowledge of public relations techniques and the ability to supervise the preparation of public relations materials;
• the ability to make written and oral presentations on health promotion; the ability to plan, supervise and review the work of a staff engaged in the development and administration of a statewide health promotion program;
• the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, subordinates, public groups, and private and public agencies; and related capacities and abilities.

Education and Experience 

• Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Master’s Degree from an approved school of Public Health with specialization in Health Promotion or possession of a Master’s Degree in Journalism, Public Administration, Education Administration, Communication or a field related to a public health information program; and
• Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a position involving the planning, development and administration of health promotion programs. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. 

How to Apply 

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Environmental Exposure Data Analyst, ORAU

Overview

Qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years of age and
• Have earned at least a Master of Science in Epidemiology, Statistics, Biostatistics, or a closely related field of study from an accredited university or college within the last 24 months and
• Be a citizen of the United States of America or a Legal Permanent Resident. 

How to Apply 

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Principal Scientist Surveillance Research, American Cancer Society

Summary 

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

Description 

Epidemiologist, Carter Center

Summary 

The Epidemiologist provides technical and scientific expertise for monitoring the status of malaria and lymphatic filariasis (LF) elimination in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The Epidemiologist maintains direct communication with and travels to program countries to support activities, meetings, and program oversight. This position is Atlanta-based with international and domestic travel required approximately 25% of the time. The Epidemiologist will report to the Director of the River Blindness, Lymphatic Filariasis, Schistosomiasis and Malaria Programs. Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required. 

Job Description 

• Provides technical and scientific expertise for programs in the areas of communicable disease, chronic disease and environmental epidemiology.
• Designs, conducts and reports on the epidemiological study of diseases, collects and analyzes data and develops health education materials.
• Manages and participates in investigations and surveys that have national and international impact.
• Conducts program research and prepares operational and statistical reports.
• May write publishable articles and papers.
• Serves as a liaison to and works with other groups and organizations participating in related programs.
• May travel internationally to supervise field operations.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A doctoral degree in a field related to area of research or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. International travel required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DVM) in epidemiology, statistics, medicine or a related public health field.
• At least five years of experience, including working in international settings.
• Strong quantitative skills (Excel) and proficiency in statistical software (Stata, R, or SAS).
• Strong writing and communication skills and competency with Microsoft-suite computer applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated record of scientific publication.
• Fluency in French or Spanish.
• Experience in program implementation for malaria, LF or neglected tropical disease (NTD) control/elimination.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home temporarily during the COVID-19 pandemic, with intent to return to the Atlanta HQ Offices in the future.

How to Apply 

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Tuberculosis Strategic Information Technical Advisor, Public Health Institute

Opportunity Description

GH serves as the Agency’s primary source of technical expertise, leadership, and donor coordination for the health sector.  Through its staff of approximately 456, GH provides critical support to USAID missions and field programs in more than 80 countries.  USAID obligated $5.75 billion during fiscal year (FY) 2015 for health programs, including 48 percent or $2.76 billion through GH centrally designed and managed programs (including Presidential Initiatives, global partnerships, and field support).  The GH Bureau comprises seven technical and support offices, one of which is the Office of Infectious Disease (ID).  The Tuberculosis (TB) Division provides technical leadership, project management, country support, and support agency requirements to lead the US Government’s (USG) international TB program.

The TB Division strategically directs the financial and human resources to achieve the USAID Global Accelerator to End TB, USG global TB strategy as well as the USAID implementation plan goals and objectives. The TB Division provides support through prevention and care programs in countries implementing USAID supported TB activities, focusing on accelerating detection and treatment of TB, expanding prevention and treatment of multi-drug resistant TB programs, scaling-up of TB-HIV integration, and developing TB service delivery platforms.   The Division manages USAID’s TB research programs to identify new and improved drug regimens, other technologies to prevent and treat TB, and improved approaches to implementing TB programs.  The TB Division represents USAID and the USG in international fora as well as leads international TB activities for the USG.

The Tuberculosis SI Technical Advisor (Advisor) will serve in the Bureau for Global Health’s Infectious Diseases Office, within the Tuberculosis Division (GH/ID/TB) and will support the TB Team. The Advisor will aim to strengthen the SI with a particular focus on improving the country-level data transparency, quality, and use in USAID’s priority countries and other countries where USAID contributes to and provides technical assistance. They will provide technical expertise on SI consistent with the USAID’s Global Accelerator to End TB, US Government Tuberculosis Strategy, National Action Plan on MDR-TB, USAID’s technical implementation approach, and other international policies and guidelines. This will include mapping and analyzing current SI related interventions for USAID/TB supported, developing models of best practices, and supporting the implementation and improved quality of SI interventions.

Job Requirements

The Advisor will work as part of a team to identify gaps in TB SI and reporting gaps and provide technical assistance to support countries and USAID Missions. The Advisor will support a small team with the analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of TB-related data, that will facilitate decision making among USAID stakeholders. The Advisor will proactively analyze data; develop data packages, reports, and slide decks for global and country levels’ performance and provide SI support to the USAID/W TB team, TB country backstops and TB Missions.  S/he will support local governments, project staff, and local partners in the implementation of the latest SI technical guidance and related issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Advisor will support the TB Division’s efforts to ensure effective TB SI reporting and surveillance strengthening through technically sound approaches. The primary responsibilities of the Advisor include:

• Strategic SI TB technical support to USAID/GH/ID/TB
• Strengthened SI programmatic guidance and expertise to USAID’s country-level implementation on the Accelerator to End TB

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Masters’ degree with 5 years’ experience or Bachelor’s degree and years’ 7 experience or higher
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience with two or more technical disciplines (such as TB, HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Monitoring and Evaluation, public diplomacy, project management, etc), job duties/responsibilities related to PD requirements
• Minimum five (5) years in international affairs or relevant field, with at least three (3) years of that experience in an international or resource-challenged setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• A strong team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines while producing quality content.
• Ability to travel internationally (25%).
• US Citizenship or US Legal Permanent Residency required.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in public health SI strategy, program development, and monitoring of quality programs, preferably in international settings.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with US Government health programs.
• Knowledge of and/or experience working with global health community stakeholders including multilateral organizations, technical agencies, and other key partners, and the ability to establish effective relationships among a wide range of partners.
• Proven ability to work in resource-challenged settings with governments, local partners, and communities

How to Apply 

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