Job description

POSITION POSTING

POSITION: Epidemiologist – Full Time (35 hours per week)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Epidemiologist is responsible for investigating patterns and causes of disease and injury in Seneca County and determining how to reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes through research, community education, and health policy. The position also organizes and administers epidemiology-related disaster preparedness activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (See position description for full details):

• Conducts epidemiological surveillance and investigation;
• Interacts with people to collect disease-related data through field research, observation, questionnaires, and studies;
• Investigates disease outbreaks;
• Uses analytic tools and technologies for data collection and reporting;
• Performs data analyses and creating written and visual presentations of findings;
• Gathers, reviews, and interprets data and information regarding cause, spread, and prevention of disease;
• Advises agency leadership and collaborating agencies regarding diseases, outbreaks, and chronic and environmental health trends;
• Prepares summaries and reports as required, such as health profiles, trends data, and after-action reports;
• Provides data and information as requested by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) to assist in completion of local, state, and federal reports;
• Supports the Health District’s epidemiology-related emergency preparedness and response efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree inpublic health or a related field of study, or non-epidemiology professional degree or registration (e.g., RN, REHS, RD) plus at least one graduate level course in epidemiology or biostatistics; master’s degree in public health epidemiology or similar field strongly preferred.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience strongly preferred.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications required.
• Graduate of an accredited program, if applicable.
• Registration and/or licensure to practice in the state of Ohio, if applicable.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, reasoning, and research skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and other relevant software (e.g., statistical software for data analyses).
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and groups from a wide variety of work settings, diverse backgrounds, cultures, socio-economic status, interests, and experiences.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and insurability according to Health District policy.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Travel to off-site locations; Works a flexible part-time schedule; evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required to respond to outbreaks; Position is eligible for telework/ remote arrangement; Respond to emergency calls; Come into contact with secondhand smoke, communicable diseases, blood, bodily fluids, allergens, dusts, cleaning supplies, insects, and animals; Lift, climb, bend, twist, kneel, squat, push, roll, and support up to 55 pounds; Sit, stand, stoop, and/or walk; Use a keyboard and other technology; Operate a motor vehicle.

COMPENSATION

Pay Grade: 6; range of $22.19-$29.85 per hour, salary-based on experience.

TO APPLY:

E-mail completed employment application located on our website, cover letter, and resume with three references to email indicated on www.senecahealthdept.org. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Seneca County General Health District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Posted 8/3/2022

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.19 - $29.85 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All customers and staff are required to wear a mask when in the building during a high levels of transmission, as dictated by the CDC and ODH guidelines.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tiffin, OH 44883: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Public health: 1 year (Preferred)
• Data management: 1 year (Preferred)
• SAS: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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