Epidemiologist II, Fulton County BOH
Category : Post-Grad Student Opportunities
Position Description
The agency is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Epidemiologist 2 within the Fulton County Board of Health in the Medical and Preventive Services Division. This position will perform duties related to assisting in planning and conducting epidemiologic investigations of diseases; performing formal case-control and cohort studies of complex health issues, and provide related consultation to departmental staff and health care providers.
Job Responsibilities
Under general supervision plans, develop, and conducts epidemiologic investigations, surveillance, and interventions limited in scope and/or complexity to determine the causes of diseases and implement methods of disease control. Collects, analyzes, and interprets statistical data and prepares epidemiologic reports.
- Assists with planning and conducting investigations of diseases.
- Performs formal case-control and cohort studies of complex health issues.
- Provides related consultation to departmental staff and others.
- Designs, implements, and maintains disease surveillance.
- Collects, analyzes, and interprets statistical data and prepares reports.
- Provides training, technical assistance, and consultative services regarding epidemiology and the control of diseases.
- Serves as a point of contact for various personnel regarding moderately complex epidemiologic issues.
- Performs various duties in support of section operations.
- Develops policies and procedures for new and existing disease control programs.
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.
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