Epidemiologist II Position with the HIV/AIDS Epidemiology Section, Georgia Department of Public Health

The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of the State of Georgia with the ultimate responsibility for the health of communities and the entire population.
The agency is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of MMP Data Manager/Data Analyst within the Division of Health Protection, Epidemiology Section.

Georgia Medical Monitoring Project (GA MMP) is an HIV surveillance project coordinated nationally by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and conducted locally by Georgia DPH. It involves collecting behavioral and clinical information on individuals living with HIV through interviews and chart abstraction. Perinatal HIV exposure surveillance is also an activity coordinated by CDC, and is a critical tool for the elimination of mother­child transmission of HIV in Georgia.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the leadership of MMP Team Leader, and of the Director of HIV Epidemiology, the incumbent will share their time between the MMP and perinatal HIV exposure surveillance.

MMP data management duties include:

Pulling the sample from the HIV Surveillance registry.
Organizing the sample according to specified characteristics.
Securely tracking and storing interviews.
Transmitting encrypted data sets to CDC through the Data Coordinating Center (DCC).
Responding to data quality queries from the DCC.
Monitoring a set of quality assurance parameters.
Database matching and merging using SQL, LinkPlus, and other software and dataset
preparation using SAS.

MMP data analysis and dissemination duties include:

Conducting a variety of data analysis to inform local prevention and care activities.
Preparing surveillance reports and fact sheets.
Making presentations to community partners and stakeholders and at conferences, and working
with a variety of collaborators.

Perinatal HIV exposure data analysis responsibilities include:

Preparing analyzing data on mother­baby pairs where mother is HIV positive to identify both
successes and gaps in prevention.
Collaborating with the HIV Prevention program help guide prevention priorities and evaluate
impact of programmatic activities.
Disseminating the data to stakeholders.
MMP­related duties are expected to take up approximately two thirds of the incumbent’s time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of a Master’s degree in Epidemiology or Statistics or Computer Science or a closely related field AND Two years of experience analyzing data, using statistical software packages, and writing reports;
OR
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree AND Three years of experience performing epidemiological work or work in a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess 3 or more of the following:

One year of SAS programming experience or Base SAS certification.
Previous experience conducting data management functions.
Experience analyzing weighted data.
Detail­ oriented with exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to multi­task, and meet deadlines.
Previous experience working with medical data.
Previous experience with relational databases.

To apply, click HERE.

CDC Preparedness and Response At-Risk Populations Fellowship CDC Preparedness and Response At-Risk Populations Fellowship, ORISE

A complete application consists of:

Research Epidemiologist, CHOA

The Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) is hiring an oncology research epidemiologist. The research epidemiologist will be responsible for providing statistical analysis, scientific writing, and other research support for two physician principal investigators – one focusing on leukemia/lymphoma outcomes research and the other focusing on palliative care. As needed, the research epidemiologist will also work with other investigators in the department, as well as students, residents, and fellows. The position is not yet posted online, but for more information or to apply please contact Leann Schilling at Leann [dot] Hassen [at] choa [dot] org.

Emergency Risk Communcation Research and Evaluation Fellowship, ORISE

How to Apply

A complete application consists of:

An application

Transcripts 

A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list

One educational or professional recommendation. Your application will be considered incomplete, and will not be reviewed until one
recommendation is submitted.
All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
If you have questions, send an email to ORISE [dot] CDC [dot] CPR [at] orau [dot] org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity in your email.

Application

Deadline 8/30/2019 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

Description *Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

A research opportunity is currently available with the Research and Evaluation Team (R&E), within the Emergency Risk Communication Branch
(ERCB) in the Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The mission of the Emergency Risk Communication Branch’s Research and Evaluation Team is to provide usable scientific data and evidence to
enhance the behavioral impacts of CDC’s risk communication efforts during public health emergencies.

The selected participant will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of emergency risk communication research and evaluation efforts,
both during and outside of active public health emergencies. Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant may be involved in the following
research activities:

Collaborating with CDC communication researchers to analyze public health emergency-related news media stories, social media posts,
and other user-generated content to provide daily input to inform agency communication strategy during CDC emergency responses

Analyzing and reviewing communication system and audience data collected during emergency responses and exercises to assess the
utility and impact of communication processes and activities, identify gaps, and recommend improvements; contribute to reports,
presentations or manuscripts for internal and external stakeholders

Contributing to research literature summaries on special topics during emergency responses; collaborating with communication
researchers to support research projects including input on instruments, processes, data collections, analysis and reports

Collaborating with team and branch leadership to participate in the development of written products explaining the findings and implications
of research and evaluation activities to multiple audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge

The participant will also have the opportunity to learn the principles and science of emergency risk communication and apply them in large-scale
public health emergencies. The participant will be able to learn in CDC’s Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center during
events and experience what CDC does to prepare for future emergencies.

This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and
Education, was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. The initial appointment can be up to one year, but may
be renewed upon recommendation of CDC contingent on the availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate
with educational level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. The appointment is full-time at CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment related benefits.

Qualifications The qualified candidate should have received a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.

To apply, click HERE.

Influenza and Emerging Respiratory Pathogens Team

The Epidemiologistis responsible for provincial communicable disease control, environmental hazard surveillance, disease surveillance and outbreak investigation. The Epidemiologist manages surveillance; outbreak and hazard investigation and intervention; provides consultation based on expert knowledge to a broad range of stakeholders including regional health authorities, other provincial and national partners, and health professionals and disseminates critical information through electronic bulletins, prepared reports, presentations and media communications. Accuracy and completeness of information, as well as sound judgment, are essential to ensure decisions are made to guard public safety. Errors or miscalculations could result in significant health and societal costs and human suffering and loss of corporate credibility.

As a core member of the Influenza and Emerging Respiratory Pathogens Team, notably including influenza and pertussis and emerging respiratory pathogens, with related surveillance, service and applied public health research duties.

The position supports rapid response to emerging and re-emerging respiratory pathogens and informs prevention and control policies. Highly developed and efficient epidemiological and critical appraisal expertise as well as mature understanding of and experience working in public health are required in this role. Demonstrated experience and productivity in surveillance and applied public health research including publications, conference presentations and grant applications are a particular asset in this role.

You hold:

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Masters in Epidemiology or Public Health (MSc or MPH or MHSc) and
A minimum of 2 years experience in the field of public health.
Clinical skills and experience in nursing, infection control, microbiology, immunology and/or communicable disease epidemiology considered
You have:

Methodological and analytical skills including experience in designing, implementing, and conducting surveillance systems and research studies, their analysis, interpretation, written reporting and publication.
Statistical skills, including related data management, data cleaning and analysis and visualization and ability to use a variety of software tools including their application to maintaining and analyzing large databases.
Ability to secure grant funding in support of research initiatives.
Strong attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy and completeness of information
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Ability to work well in interdisciplinary teams.
Effective interpersonal skills, sound judgment and flexibility.
For full list of Duties & Accountabilities, please email Veronica Wong, Talent Acquisition Advisor – veronica [dot] wong [at] phsa [dot] ca

If this sounds like you, apply now!

About Us

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) provides provincial and national leadership in public health through surveillance, detection, prevention and consultation and provides both direct diagnostic and treatment services to people with disease of public health importance.

The BCCDC is a part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: • Respect people • Be compassionate • Dare to innovate • Cultivate partnerships • Serve with purpose.

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

To apply, click HERE.

Senior Healthcare Data Analyst, Partners Healthcare

Overview
The Senior Healthcare Data Analyst will join the Clinical Analytics team which is part of the Partners Data and Analytics Organization (DAO). In this role, he/she will provide data analysis and reporting for all partners-wide clinical initiatives. Areas of focus will include quality improvement, specialty variation, population health and safety initiatives. This role requires working with multiple sources of healthcare data (ex: claims, financial, and clinical data) to meet both internal and external reporting requirements and support new initiatives. Projects range from simple programming and basic data manipulation/analysis to more advanced and predictive analytics. The Senior Healthcare Data Analyst will work closely with his/her team and Medical Directors to execute analytic plans and ensure accurate, valid, reliable, and timely results. The Senior Healthcare Data Analyst must have a strong attention to detail and an in-depth knowledge of data structure and programming. This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated, deadline-driven, team player interested in the interface between data analytics, reporting and clinical initiatives. The Senior Healthcare Data Analyst will report directly to the Manager of Clinical Initiatives

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Work with a variety of tools (ex: SAS, SQL, Excel, Tableau, etc.) to access data, write queries, develop programming logic, create dashboards, manipulate, and analyze large datasets to meet the needs of Partners DAO
• Build and foster relationships with senior leadership/physicians and key stakeholders to understand multifaceted business problems and develop analytical solutions to complex issues to satisfy reporting and analytical needs
• Retrieving, organizing, and manipulating data from the Enterprise Data Warehouse and other databases. This will require basic programming to prepare data for reporting and analysis.
• Presenting analytical findings in a variety of formats (reports, PowerPoint, Tableau, graphs, figures, and tables), formulating recommendations, and effectively presenting results to non-analytic audiences.
• Responsible for completing thorough quality assurance procedures ensuring accuracy, reliability, and validity of work
• Support the development, modification, and validation of new and existing quality measures as needed
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in healthcare related informatics field, public health, epidemiology, or biostatistics
• 3 years of experience working with big data for healthcare
• 3 years of experience with a statistical package such as R or SAS for analysis and reporting of datasets

Skills Required
• Knowledge of statistical testing and multivariate modeling
• Strong programming skills in SAS, willingness to learn other programming languages as necessary
• Relational database experience (MS SQL Server/Oracle)
• Experience with clinical data (e.g., Epic) strongly preferred
• Experience with data analysis and reporting, and working knowledge of data visualization (Tableau/Power BI) software is preferred
• Practical problem solving abilities, i.e. the ability to formulate hypotheses, test options and move forward in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and collaborate with team members and others throughout the organization
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to take initiative
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team essential

Click HERE to apply.

Healthcare Data Analyst II, Partners Healthcare

General Summary/ Overview Statement: The Massachusetts General Hospital Division of Cardiology is seeking a highly-motivated individual to assist with data management of multiple clinical research studies. The research focus of this group is Atrial Fibrillation and other cardiac arrhythmias. We seek to understand what determines the risk of developing cardiac conditions and identify patterns and improve risk profiling using electronic health record data. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and eager to learn about cardiovascular disease. The Data Analyst will focus on statistical analysis and data management of large datasets. A high level of maturity is essential, as the Data Analyst is given access to personal and confidential medical information. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks are essential. Candidate must be self-motivated, independent in task completion, and comfortable accepting feedback and guidance from colleagues.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities: Specific responsibilities will include the following: Providing clinical data management support to the clinical study project, clinical data management team and Principal Investigator. Applying analytic techniques for high dimensional data to identify patterns and improve risk profiling using electronic health record data. Developing decision-analytic models to inform the optimal effectiveness of management approaches. Managing large databases and performing early and final database activities, such as statistical and regression analysis. Assisting and providing input into study and project level data analysis plan and interacting closely with other collaborating Investigators on data quality. Proactively communicating with the Investigators to help ensure analytical goals are achieved. Actively participating in the preparation of manuscripts for publication, scholarly reports and present at scientific conferences.

Skills/ Abilities/ Competencies Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as the ability to learn how to use new software is also important. Knowledge of RedCap and statistical programs strongly preferred.

To apply, click HERE.

Technical Advisor (Epidemiology), Malaria Analytics & Surveillance, GMS

Overview
The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries, while strengthening the capabilities of governments and the private sector in those countries to create and sustain high-quality health systems that can succeed without our assistance. For more information, please visit: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org

CHAI’s global malaria program provides direct technical and operational support to countries around the globe to strengthen their malaria programs and reduce the burden of this preventable, treatable disease. We support governments to scale up effective interventions for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance, with the goals of sustainably reducing the number of malaria-related illnesses and deaths worldwide in the short-term and accelerating progress towards malaria elimination in the long term.

Countries in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region (GMS) are progressing towards malaria elimination, and their malaria programs will need to rapidly detect and effectively treat infections, map areas where malaria transmission persists, and tailor and target intervention packages according to local contexts. CHAI is working to help malaria programs across the region achieve their ambitious goals by providing operational and technical support to strengthen surveillance systems, improve evidence-based planning, better manage programs, and coordinate activities regionally.

Overview of Role:

CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong public health experience and analytical skills to serve as an epidemiologist and technical advisor to its teams across the GMS. This role offers a unique opportunity for a talented individual to apply epidemiological and analytical skills to guide the operations of a cross-country disease elimination program. The successful candidate will lead a small team of epidemiologists working directly with government counterparts and the CHAI staff who support them to assess, design, and scale-up disease surveillance systems; conduct robust data analysis; and monitor and evaluate the success of ongoing efforts to achieve malaria elimination. The individual will collaborate with a diverse team based across multiple countries (primarily but not exclusively in Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos), government programs, academics and public health agencies.

The successful candidate will possess strong communication, organizational, and management skills; work independently to drive implementation; have the potential to grow into a global health leader; and have deep personal commitment to producing results. CHAI places great value on relevant personal qualities including resourcefulness, tenacity, independence, patience, humility, and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities
Serve as an expert/technical advisor for epidemiological and other technical questions to CHAI’s regional team and lead all the malaria surveillance and analytics work for the Greater Mekong Subregion
Provide technical mentorship, supervision, training and ongoing management to a small team of epidemiologists based across the region
Proactively review evidence and conduct analyses to evaluate effectiveness of the current operations, and identify potential approaches or strategies to accelerate progress
Provide high-quality analytic support related to malaria epidemiology, intervention, surveillance, and other programmatic decisions to CHAI country teams, government staff, and other partners and translate findings to support evidence-based decisions; this includes:
Oversee the implementation of analytical projects related to malaria epidemiology, intervention and surveillance (data management, spatial and mapping analyses, data interpretation, etc.)
Lead the monitoring and evaluation of the performance of existing and new surveillance processes and platforms, and identify ways of improving them
Supporting the development and deployment of surveillance systems in country, liaising with Health Information Technical Advisor
Work directly with country teams and governmental staff to better integrate epidemiological, entomological, and programmatic data use and analysis into routine programmatic activities at all levels of the health system, and to translate analytical findings for non-technical audiences (i.e. political and programmatic stakeholders)
Review and ensure high quality of surveillance guidelines and SOPs, M&E plans, lessons learned documents and operational manuals
Oversee design, implementation, analysis and dissemination of operational research projects related to surveillance, intervention effectiveness, and entomology
Develop and maintain relationships with regional partners from academic institutions to identify research with potential application to programs
Organize, clean, and integrate datasets; conduct statistical analyses; and develop and interpret malaria risk maps and stratifications
Support rigorous evidence-based planning of intervention deployment, and design and implement monitoring and evaluation activities to measure impact (e.g. community health workers programs, bednet distribution campaigns, etc.)
Manage and develop resources and best practices to share lessons across teams, and synthesize and disseminate findings through high-quality presentations, reports, and publications
Represent CHAI at external technical meetings, acting as the face of our organization to academic/technical partners within the region, including via the dissemination of findings through high-quality presentations, reports, and publications
Cultivate and establish relationships with other CHAI teams, government organizations, and regional and in-country partners working on data analysis or surveillance to inform elimination goals
Participate to the formulation of grant proposals related to malaria surveillance and analytics in the GMS region when required
Any other tasks identified

For more information and to apply, click HERE.

ORISE Fellow: Surveillance Epidemiologist

Position Description: The Domestic WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) Epidemiology Team is looking for an ORISE Fellow to join its surveillance program. The ORISE Fellow will be trained in the epidemiologic and informatics techniques needed to conduct national surveillance for cases of waterborne disease in the United States. The ORISE Fellow will learn epidemiologic and informatics techniques to collect, provision, and analyze national case surveillance data for waterborne pathogens, including how to describe epidemiologic trends and to prepare analytic results for publication on websites, fact sheets, and peer-reviewed manuscripts. The ORISE Fellow will learn how to communicate with state and federal partners on surveillance activities to provide technical assistance and write clear guidance materials.

Qualifications: A recent MPH graduate in the field of epidemiology, with strong data management skills, excellent communication and written skills, attention to detail, and a good team player. Some environmental health or informatics training/background desirable.

Organization Description: The Waterborne Disease Prevention Branch works to maximize the health, productivity, and well-being of people in the United States and around the globe by preventing domestic and global water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)-related disease. The Waterborne Disease Prevention Branch (WDPB) is in the Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases (DFWED) in the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) at CDC.

Closing Date: 08/09/2019

Desired Start Date: 08/21/2019

Contact Name: Jennifer Cope

Contact Title: Team Lead, Domestic WASH Epidemiology Team

Contact Email: bjt9 [at] cdc [dot] gov

How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and CV to Dr. Jennifer Cope, Team Lead, by Friday, 08/09/2019, 5pm (ET) at bjt9 [at] cdc [dot] gov, with the following subject line: “ORISE opportunity: surveillance epidemiologist”

For more information, click HERE.