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Tennessee Department of Health Epidemiologist 1

Category : Alumni

The position’s main responsibility will be to provide epidemiological support to the Tennessee Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) in the Division of Family Health and Wellness (FHW). He/she will also assist the senior epidemiologist with other data-related needs for the Division’s Newborn Screening Program.

CLPPP is a CDC-funded project housed in the Division of Family Health and Wellness, Pediatric Case Management and Follow-up Program. The long term goal of CLPPP is to prevent and ultimately eliminate childhood lead poisoning as a major public health problem and improve the health of communities across Tennessee.

Under the general guidance of the senior epidemiologist, the incumbent will work with the CLPPP program director and case management and follow-up nurses to ensure all epi-related grant activities are completed and outcomes are achieved in the timeframe given in the CLPPP Work Plan. He/she will identify at-risk geographic areas for childhood lead poisoning; evaluate the timeliness and efficacy of case management of children with elevated blood lead levels; collaborate with the University of Tennessee Extension (UT Ext) LeadTRK Team to ensure Tennessee lead data meet CDC’s quality requirements and are submitted by CDC’s deadlines; document the burden of lead poisoning among Tennessee children and present lead poison findings at the CLPPP Advisory Meetings; provide data support to the Newborn Screening Program when needed; and respond to other data-related requests received by the Division.

For more information and to apply, click HERE.

Sr. Healthcare Data Analyst, Partners Healthcare

Category : Alumni

As a not-for-profit organization, Partners HealthCare is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community by leading innovation across our system. Founded by Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, Partners HealthCare supports a complete continuum of care including community and specialty hospitals, a managed care organization, a physician network, community health centers, home care and other health-related entities. Several of our hospitals are teaching affiliates of Harvard Medical School, and our system is a national leader in biomedical research.

We’re focused on a people-first culture for our system’s patients and our professional family. That’s why we provide our employees with more ways to achieve their potential. Partners HealthCare is committed to aligning our employees’ personal aspirations with projects that match their capabilities and creating a culture that empowers our managers to become trusted mentors. We support each member of our team to own their personal development—and we recognize success at every step.

Our employees use the Partners HealthCare values to govern decisions, actions and behaviors. These values guide how we get our work done: Patients, Affordability, Accountability & Service Commitment, Decisiveness, Innovation & Thoughtful Risk; and how we treat each other: Diversity & Inclusion, Integrity & Respect, Learning, Continuous Improvement & Personal Growth, Teamwork & Collaboration

The Program Analytics team, within the Data and Analytics Organization (DAO) conducts analyses used to provide actionable information on Population Health Management (PHM) initiatives to the Partners network and to senior leadership. The team has access to an extraordinary range of healthcare data including medical and pharmacy claims, enrollment, EMR, scheduling, referral and laboratory results. Using this data, the team supports reporting and analyses in areas such as ambulatory quality measurement, trend management, utilization, high risk patient management and outcomes. PHM is an innovative model of care delivery that aims to improve the health of patients while lowering the overall costs of care. PHM includes best practices and tactics to enhance the patient experience, improve outcomes, and provide better organized and more personalized care to our patients.

The DAO is seeking a Senior Healthcare Data Analyst to support analytics related to the clinical and financial performance of PHM programs as well as other network activities. This role requires working with multiple sources of healthcare data (ex: claims, financial, and clinical data) to meet both reporting requirements and support new initiatives. The Senior Analyst will be expected to develop an understanding of Partners data structures as well as the ability to translate specifications into SAS programming logic. The analyst will be expected to work on new and existing projects, function independently within a fast-paced environment, work on several different projects/tasks concurrently and serve as a data advisor to business owners as new projects or ad hoc reports are collaboratively being developed. Effectively communicating issues and results is critical to being successful in this position.

The Senior Healthcare Analyst will report to the Manager of Program Analytics of the DAO Enterprise Analytics Group.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Assisting with ongoing efforts to track, evaluate, and report on the impact of programs using multiple data sources that include claims and non-claims (clinical) based data.
• Providing in-depth analyses and insight related to drivers of TME trend as it relates to the PHM Programs
• Developing metrics that measure programmatic success.
• Producing timely and accurate monthly and quarterly reporting to key stakeholders within Partners.
• Improving visualization of reports using existing tools.
• Retrieving, organizing, and manipulating data from the Enterprise Data Warehouse and other databases. This will require advanced programming to prepare data for reporting and analysis.
• Presenting analytical findings in a variety of formats (reports, PowerPoint, graphs, figures, tables) formulating recommendations, and effectively presenting results to non-analytic audiences.
• Working with a variety of tools (ex: SAS, SQL, Excel, Tableau, etc) to access data, write queries, developing programming logic, running reports, manipulate, and analyzing large datasets to meet the needs of the Partners stakeholders.
• Working collaboratively with PHM medical directors, program managers, and project specialists in designated content area.

Qualifications

• BS/BA or equivalent required and advanced education/training in data programming and/or statistics preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in detailed analytics and reporting, preferably in healthcare.
• Masters Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or Biostatistics preferred

Skills Required
• Experience with healthcare claims data and payment policies required
• Experience with clinical data (e.g., Epic) strongly preferred
• Proficiency with programming languages and statistical software (SQL and SAS) is required
• Must be an experienced programmer able to write complex codes and generate queries/reports with limited guidance
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint is required
• Experience with data analysis and reporting, and working knowledge of data visualization software is preferred
• Strong understanding of data structure/integration and relational database design
• A basic understanding of quality measurement and quality improvement methods is favorable
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and collaborate with team members and others throughout the organization.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders with competing priorities.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to take initiative.
• Confident working independently.
• Able to quickly adapt and learn in an ever-changing technical, contractual, and regulatory environment

For more information and to apply, click HERE.

Scientist, Biospecimen Management

Category : Alumni

At the American Cancer Society, saving lives is our mission. We achieve our mission by drawing on our humanity. Humanity made up of courage, determination, innovation, passion, empathy, and caring. These are the values that give us the advantage over cancer.

Our work is important. And so are the people doing it. The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our singular mission: to end the pain and suffering of cancer. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled. We value our employees and nearly 2 million volunteers around the globe that have stood with us through the years, and we will not rest until the fight is won. And that day is drawing nearer.

**Final title of position is subject to candidate’s qualifications**

Obtains, manipulates, organizes, and manages biospecimen-related data from the American Cancer Society’s two large prospective cohort studies, Cancer Prevention Study-II (CPS-II) and Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) within the Behavioral and Epidemiology Research Group (BERG). Serves as statistical analyst for biospecimen-based projects led by BERG doctoral staff and their external collaborators.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage data associated with the ongoing tissue acquisition in CPS-II and CPS-3 by (1) manipulating data from an Access database; (2) merging CPS-II and CPS-3 data from a variety of sources; and (3) importing data into a biospecimen tracking system to ensure tissue specimens are efficiently tracked according to standard operating procedures.

Maintain the CPS-II and CPS-3 biospecimen databases containing laboratory results (including genetic, tissue, biomarker, and metabolomics results) using various computer resources and statistical software. Document programs to facilitate record-keeping. This database provides the BERG with a resource for identifying and linking participants included in projects utilizing biospecimens.

Conduct statistical programming and data analysis for studies using the CPS-II and CPS-3 biospecimen resources. Communicating these results are the mission of the BERG- with the goal to increase the understanding of cancer causes as well as to reduce the cancer burden.

Position Requirements:

Master’s Degree in Epidemiology (MPH) or related field

Demonstrates Intramural Research competencies:

• Action-oriented
• Communicates effectively
• Drives results
• Manages complexity
• Builds networks
• Cultivates innovation.
• Optimizes work processes
• Manages ambiguity

Other Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to produce high quality work independently.

• Highly motivated with strong attention to detail and organization skills.

• Proficient in SAS and familiarity with R. Ability to learn additional programming languages as needed.

• Strong quantitative skills.

• Adept at obtaining, manipulating and processing electronic data.

• Skilled at utilizing an Access database.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and oral/written communication skills. Ability to communicate in a cross-functional environment- in particular, experience in communication with research study participants and medical facilities.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently.

• Experience with a LIMS (laboratory information management system) preferred.

• Experience in electronic data management

For more information and to apply, click HERE.

CDC Incident Response Program Evaluation Fellowship

Category : Alumni

Description

A research opportunity is available with the Plans, Training, Exercise, and Evaluation Branch (PTEE), Division of Emergency Operations within the Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Incident Manager Training and Development Program (IMTDP) is an agency-wide program that strengthens the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s response leadership capacity by preparing CDC leaders to lead in a public health emergency. As such, IMTDP trains a cadre of response leaders on an annual basis and will expand its curriculum to other critical response leader roles.

In an ongoing effort to monitor, evaluate, and improve role-specific curriculum, IMTDP collects and analyzes program and training evaluation data. Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant may have the opportunity to be involved in the management and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, interpreting this data, and the preparation of reports, presentations, and manuscripts.

This fellowship will offer the opportunity to learn about and obtain hands-on experience in the following activities:

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of education and training material and synthesize large amount of qualitative data to write summary reports with actionable recommendations.
  • Support IMTDP program evaluation efforts by revising/improving training evaluation framework to demonstrate business impact.
  • Improve methods and reporting measures of CDC Response Leader Capacity Analysis
  • Add to existing program evaluation efforts by developing, pilot testing, and implementing a program satisfaction survey(s). Analyze data from survey and communicate findings to multiple audiences.
  • Ability to collaborate with SME’s at a strategic level and drive the development of experiential training evaluation methods.
  • Support IMTDP with development of evidence-informed articles, presentations, and scientific publications.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields, with significant coursework in program evaluation and qualitative data analysis. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.

Preferred skills:

  • Experience applying principles of program and training evaluation
  • Knowledge of how to manage and analyze large datasets using NViVo, SAS, SPSS and Access
  • Strong knowledge and expertise in translating qualitative data into actionable recommendations and decision-making
  • Experience in or knowledge of issues in public health preparedness and response
  • Strong scientific writing skills
  • Attention to detail with data analysis and interpretation
  • Strong proficiency with qualitative data analysis tools and Microsoft Office products (Word, PPT, Excel, Access)

For more information and to apply, click HERE.

CDC Incident Response Training Materials Fellowship

Category : Alumni

Description

A research opportunity is available with the Plans, Training, Exercise, and Evaluation Branch (PTEE), Division of Emergency Operations within the Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Incident Manager Training and Development Program (IMTDP) is an agency-wide program that strengthens the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s response leadership capacity by preparing CDC leaders to lead in a public health emergency. As such, IMTDP trains a cadre of response leaders on an annual basis and will expand its curriculum to other critical response leader roles.

Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will assist in the design, development, vetting, and evaluation of education and learning material for role-specific training. This fellowship will offer the opportunity to learn about and obtain hands-on experience in the following activities:

  • Conduct content research as part of the curriculum development process. Review and analyze relevant data and communicate findings to multiple audiences, including senior leadership.
  • Design and develop curriculum in collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs). Develop and tailor existing IMTDP learning products (e.g., case study, presentation slides, applied learning activities, handouts, worksheets).
  • Identify user needs, analyze and logically organize technical information, and transform complex bodies of information into professionally designed, engaging, and effective educational material.
  • Analyze content, job tasks, and learning environment to identify appropriate instructional strategies and define learning objectives
  • Ability to collaborate with SME’s at a high and strategic level and drive the development of experiential training methods.
  • Guide and evaluate the effectiveness of education and training material, Synthesize large amount of qualitative data to write summary reports with actionable recommendations.
  • Support IMTDP with development of articles, presentations, and scientific publications.

Qualifications

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

Preferred skills:

  • Experience applying adult learning theory to develop education and learning materials is strongly preferred
  • Experience in or knowledge of issues in public health preparedness and response
  • Strong oral and written communication to various audiences
  • Ability to synthesize information into key messages
  • Literature review experience
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, PPT, Excel)

For more information and to apply, click HERE.

Scientist Surveillance Research, American Cancer Society

Category : Alumni

At the American Cancer Society, saving lives is our mission. We achieve our mission by drawing on our humanity. Humanity made up of courage, determination, innovation, passion, empathy, and caring. These are the values that give us the advantage over cancer.

Our work is important. And so are the people doing it. The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our singular mission: to end the pain and suffering of cancer. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled. We value our employees and nearly 2 million volunteers around the globe that have stood with us through the years, and we will not rest until the fight is won. And that day is drawing nearer.

**Final title of position is subject to candidate’s qualifications**

Masters level epidemiologist or biostatistician to provide technical support to Scientific Director in the areas of surveillance research and other senior staff members in the SHSR program. This work provides an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated candidate to gain broad experience in national and international cancer surveillance research.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Document analytic programs and results in an organized, dated, and clearly labeled form for future reference.

• Assist with Facts & Figures publications.

• Engage as an active collaborator in the development of research protocols including literature reviews, development of database, conducting analyses, and writing manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals.

• Respond to surveillance services research related inquiries from other components of ACS, the public and the media.

• Develop in-depth understanding of uses and limitations of databases commonly used in surveillance research, including SEER, NPCR, CiNA, CIV, GLOBOCAN, NHIS, BRFSS, NHNES, BRFSS, and others.

• Develop proficiency in relevant software including SEER*STAT, APC Analysis Web Tool, Joinpoint, and SAS.

• Prepare tables and figures for scientific presentations using Excel, PowerPoint, and Origin.

• Proofread reports for publication and presentation at professional meetings.

• Encouraged to participate in peer-reviewed publications and to conduct self-initiated research projects.

• Candidate must have a close attention to detail and must be able to work well both independently and in teams.

SKILLS:

• Interest in descriptive epidemiology and surveillance research.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Knowledge of statistical methodology and software, including SEER*STAT, APC Model, Joinpoint model, and SAS, SUDAAN.

• Knowledge of tumor registry operations, surveillance research, SEER, NCDB, NAACCR, CIV, and other sources of data for research on cancer surveillance preferred. Knowledge and familiarity with epidemiology of cancer is highly desirable.

For more information and to apply, click HERE

Data Analyst/ Research Fellow, apply by 3/29

Category : Alumni GLEPI

Duties and Responsibilities
We are looking to appoint a motivated researcher with strong quantitative analysis skills to join the next phase of the Lancet Countdown: Tracking Progress on Health and Climate Change. The appointee will join the Executive of the Lancet Countdown, an independent, international and multi-disciplinary research collaboration based out of the Institute for Global Health, University College London. The collaboration brings together 27 academic and UN Institutions from every continent, tracking the world’s response to climate change and the health implications of action and inaction.

Following a successful first phase from 2016 to 2018, the collaboration is about to commence a new and expanding second phase, from 2019 to 2023, in the first instance.

The successful candidate will join the Lancet Countdown in central London, working with the collaboration’s co-chairs: Professor Anthony Costello, Peng Gong, Hugh Montgomery and its Executive Director, Dr Nick Watts.

The post-holder will be responsible for providing analytical support to the collaboration’s key academic outputs (including its annual indicator report and national case studies); working with its academic experts to develop and implement a long-term programme of improving the data and methods available for these outputs; and conducting novel analysis on the links between health and climate change to further support the Lancet Countdown’s communications outreach and policy engagement work.

The post is available immediately to 31 July 2023, in the first instance.
Key Requirements
A PhD with experience in quantitative analysis and methods, related to public health, climate change, environmental sciences, or any other relevant field, or with substantial equivalent skills and experience.
Experience including: providing quantitative analytical support and expertise across the broad array of sector methodologies; managing and maintaining large databases to support the development of indicators or metrics; working in an academic environment, including the development and drafting of academic research papers.

The candidate will also have strong familiarity with a variety of quantitative methods used in public health and / or environmental sciences.

Excellent communication spoken and written English, with the ability to draft and edit academic manuscripts for publication.

Strong technical knowledge of a variety of quantitative methodologies and software packages.

A willingness to travel and to participate in conference calls outside of normal working hours with other time zones.

For more information and to apply, click HERE.

Emory Healthcare: Infection Control Coordinator

Category : Alumni

Job opportunity “Great for EPI alums interested in infectious diseases”

Infection Prevention Coordinator and would be based next door at Emory Healthcare. Position involves working with clinicians to prevent hospital associated infections, performing surveillance, communicating with the CDC and health departments, investigating outbreaks, and using that information for overall improvement. Looking for candidates with 2 years of healthcare experience (does not have to be nursing) and will be expected to become certified in Infection Control within 2 years of employment.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Assists in the continuing development, implementation, evaluation, and modification of the Emory Hospitals and The Emory Clinic Infection Control Programs. Consistent with Infection Control Department goals and objectives, coordinates activities to identify and reduce the risks of acquiring and transmitting infections in assigned focus area(s).

These activities include: problem identification and management, data and information collection, analysis and management, improvement processes, policy/procedure management, outcome evaluation and education.

  • Communicates with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, state and county health departments, other health agencies, medical facilities and practitioners for reporting and/or investigation of infectious disease cases/clusters, required agent and disease case reports.
  • Participates as a principle member of the Infection Committee(s) and Clinical Pathway Teams and serves on other ongoing and ad hoc committees or task groups throughout the organization.
  • Chairs Infection Control related working groups as required.
  • Coordinates the development and periodic review of Infection
  • Control related standards, policies, procedures, practices and guidelines for assigned focus area(s) including infection surveillance, isolation/precautions, prevention and control in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
  • Institutes disease/agent transmission control measures as necessary.
  • Participates in patient/family counseling as necessary.
  • Communicates with all personnel and medical staff regarding the interpretation and enforcement of and compliance with Infection
  • Control Program policies, practices, and procedures.
  • Analyzes data to recognize potentially important relationships or patterns of infection and to detect significant variations in processes or outcomes.
  • Supports and/or assists in research and related activities.
  • May coordinate, support or assist in the design and execution of special studies and projects.
  • Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
  • Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
  • Collects patient, laboratory, process and performance data and information.
  • Ensures confidentiality, security and integrity of data and information are maintained.
  • Prepares reports on infection control activities and improvement processes to meet organization needs and comply with applicable regulations in assigned focus area(s).
  • Recommends changes in information systems hardware and software to improve internal and external reporting and data storage capabilities.
  • Reviews and makes recommendations regarding selection of products related to infection prevention and control and current professional, industry and community standards and practices.
  • Routinely assesses and investigates clinical infection and infection risks in concert with department objectives and assigned focus area(s).
  • Conducts patient care practice and environmental rounds and recommends corrective action to administrative and management staff.
  • Collaborates with Employee Occupational Health Services to identify and reduce the risks of acquiring and transmitting infections among health careworkers.
  • Serves as the department liaison to individuals, programs, committees, functions, facilities, schools, industry, agencies and associations.
  • Plans, conducts and documents formal and informal educational activities pertaining to infection control. Updates infection control materials used in the orientation of Nursing staff.
  • Reviews,recommends and maintains infection control educational materials in the Learning Resource Center.
  • Conducts patient and family teaching related to infection prevention.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing or have a Masters in Public Health. RNs must have a current licensure in the state of Georgia. Two years of recent health care experience (within the past five years) which includes one year of clinical infection control experience is required. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required within 2 years of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks

https://nursing-emory.icims.com/jobs/33983/coordinator%2c-infection-control%2c-8a-4%3a30p/job

Contact Elizabeth Overton, Internal Data Analytics Manager, EHC Office of Quality and Risk with questions.

Epidemiologist, GS-12 Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria Malaria Branch/Strategic and Applied Science Unit

Category : Alumni GLEPI

Join the Center for Global Health and Make a World of Difference

Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria

Malaria Branch/Strategic and Applied Science Unit

601/602/701 GS-12

Duty Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Application Deadline: March 21, 2019

The Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria, Malaria Branch, announces an exciting opportunity to work in the Strategic and Applied Science Unit (SASU) in the Malaria Branch. This position is open to:

  • Physicians (602 series), Veterinary Medical Officers (701 series), and PhD Epidemiologists (601 series);
  • Lateral reassignments at GS 12 level for Medical Officers, Veterinary Medical Officers, or PhD Epidemiologists.

The Malaria Branch in the Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria (DPDM) is recruiting for a vacancy in the SASU in the Malaria Branch. The Strategic and Applied Science Unit includes a staff of approximately 16 persons including medical officers, epidemiologists, and entomologists. Dr. Alexander Rowe is the SASU Chief. The incumbent will design, implement, and lead critical clinical and operational research studies in close coordination with host governments and national and international partners, including the nongovernmental and private sectors.

This is a unique professional opportunity to contribute to the global reduction in malaria, a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. The employee will collaborate to identify pressing public health research questions and to strive to answer those questions using appropriate research methods, designing, planning, implementing, and analyzing data from a wide breadth of research projects, including observational studies (e.g. surveys), experimental designs, (e.g. randomized controlled trials) and other relevant methods (e.g. qualitative studies, economic analyses, and systematic reviews). The employee will develop and write protocols, questionnaires, and manuscripts and mentor less experienced staff to do the same.  He or she will serve as an internationally recognized consultant and expert on malaria and epidemiology. The employee will develop and test interventions to identify, treat or resolve various malaria or other public health problems, and will provide malaria-specific, epidemiological or public health technical advice to Ministries of Health or domestic authorities.

International travel will be required at least 33% of the time.

Responsibilities:

  • The incumbent will support two specific research projects: a study of the effect of a spatial-repellent product, and the evaluation of the Malaria Vaccine Implementation Pilot.
  • The incumbent is responsible for ensuring high quality data collection, quality control, and/ or data utilization methods used to understand the epidemiology, prevention, and control of malaria. Develops and coordinates the sharing of health-related educational or informational materials so that medical advice and assistance are shared. Applies new scientific methods, approaches, and technology, or extends, revises, and adapts existing methodology to new and unusual situations.
  • More generally, the incumbent represents CDC in global health working groups related to malaria and other health priorities; provides program and policy advisement to the global malaria community; and assists with the management of malaria, maternal child health, field epidemiology, global health security and other programs when and as directed by the Malaria Branch Chief.

Additional information:

  • This position is located in Atlanta, Georgia
  • Non-bargaining unit position
  • This is two-year term position that may be extended an additional two years

Qualifications: Candidates should have a strong background and interest in field epidemiology; surveillance, monitoring and evaluation; and public health program implementation. Candidates should also have demonstrated effective diplomatic and communications skills at the national and/or local levels, and at least one to two years of public health experience in an international developing country setting.

How to apply: Candidates eligible for a lateral transfer at the GS-12 level and non-US citizens may contact Alexander Rowe (arowe [at] cdc [dot] gov) for more information.  Please include your CV and SF-50.

Other candidates should apply via www.USAJobs.gov using the announcement number below: 

Epidemiologist, GS-0601-12

HHS-CDC-D4-19-10442442: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/526654400

The deadline for applications and inquiries is close of business March 21, 2019.

Assistant Epidemiologist – Emory Health Services Research Center, apply by 3/30

Category : Alumni

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Under limited supervision, the epidemiologist would have knowledge of advanced statistical methods to analyze, develop, implement, and promote new and creative strategies and solutions to address public health issues and challenges in a clinical research environment.
  • Designs, manages, and evaluates large, state-level (group-randomized) controlled trial.
  • Thoroughly understands and executes study protocols and procedures to ensure accurate and consistent collection of data.
  • Provides technical expertise and advice on study design and data analysis using a variety of statistical methods.
  • May provide assistance with interpretation of statistical analysis for peer review.
    Contributes to grant proposals, protocols, data analysis plans and management, reports, manuscripts, and presentation of study findings.
  • May participate in peer-reviewed manuscript authorship and occasional travel to scientific conferences.
  • Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A master’s degree in public health (epidemiology) or related research intensive field from an accredited school.
  • At least one year of related experience, which could be classified as fellowships, research assistantships, or part-time research activities, is preferred.

Additional Details

The epidemiologist will be responsible for managing NIH and privately-funded research studies oriented in clinical epidemiology and health services research.

The candidate would work closely with the Director of the Emory Health Services Research (HSR) Center, a cooperative initiative of the departments of medicine and surgery of the Emory University School of Medicine, is committed to advancing healthcare access, quality of healthcare delivery, and health outcomes of patients and populations.

The center supports health services research studies that aim to enhance, improve, and revise healthcare systems so that they can perform at the highest quality and value and deliver the best patient outcomes. It aims to not only have an impact on Emory University and Emory Healthcare’s missions, but also create a paradigm for clinical/research institutions nationwide.

The HSR Center is designed to deliver patient-centered outcomes through the promotion of health services research that aligns academic research with clinical care delivery. Faculty experts in three major domains of health services research are a critical component of the center and serve as mentors and advisors to trainees and junior HSR faculty. These domains, or areas of concentration, are defined as patient-level, which is concerned with disease prevention and management; micro-system level, which understands the local provision of care; and macro-system level, which focuses on the healthcare delivery system.

The Director of the HSR Center has active funding in the area of health services research in kidney disease and transplantation, including the expansion of a national registry for early steps in transplant access and several large-scale pragmatic trials to reduce inequities in access to treatment for this patient population. The candidate would likely work on some of these projects, in addition to other research by faculty throughout the departments of surgery and medicine related to health services research.

Project areas may vary across patient populations or health systems and will likely include study design, data collection, implementing and analyzing pragmatic clinical trials and cohort studies, developing novel health care quality metrics, and leveraging big data/predictive analytics using machine learning and natural language processing. The assistant epidemiologist should be comfortable analyzing a variety of research datasets (national surveillance and administrative data as well as regionally collected data), contributing to study design, statistical interpretation and data management and analysis using SAS and/or R statistical software. The incumbent will also provide analytical support for presentations, abstract and peer-reviewed manuscripts, and grant writing. The work environment is a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, biostatisticians, epidemiologists, behavioral scientists, and data scientists.

This position may require the creation and management of IRB protocols and data use agreements for research studies, as well as supervising/mentoring graduate research assistants and interns. The associate will have numerous opportunities to present research findings through authorship in written manuscripts and via presentations at national conferences.

Highly Desired Qualifications

  • Master’s of Public Health (MPH) in epidemiology, or a related field.
  • The ideal candidate would have working knowledge of SAS and/or R (including data management, cleaning, and analysis experience), experience managing a multicenter research project in an academic or government setting, excellent attention to detail, maintain organization and prioritize tasks, and excellent communication skills to maintain collaborations and through scientific writing experience and oral presentations.
  • Clinical, translational, health services research, or experience in applying scientific concepts in comprehensive program planning and implementation of large-scale research study.
  • Strong interest in social epidemiology preferred.

Applicants should email their CV and list of references to Dr. Rachel Patzer at rpatzer [at] emory [dot] edu, by March 30th, and apply to the position on the Emory website by clicking  HERE.

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