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Epidemiologist Job opening - Clay County PHC state Missouri ( Job openings )
Clay County PHC , state Missouri
( By Press Release office )
2022-04-22T00:00 - 2022-05-22T00:00 | 13 | 2
The Health Center seeks candidates for the position of full-time Epidemiologist.
Epidemiologists perform specialized epidemiological work in the investigation, analysis, prevention, and control of injuries, communicable, chronic, or environmentally induced diseases.
Position Status
: Full-time employee. This position is eligible for a partial remote work schedule following a six-month training period.
Duties include:
Assists in the design of and/or conducts epidemiologic studies of disease or injury occurrence, including evaluation of behavioral and/or clinical interventions
Takes the lead with the development of intervention strategies, policies and procedures, and the evaluation of new and existing prevention and control programs based on epidemiologic findings
Reviews and evaluates chronic and communicable diseases, injury and environmental health reporting and surveillance systems, and advises program administrators of important incidence and/or prevalence changes within reporting areas
Conducts on-going epidemiologic studies to investigate, identify and analyze incidence, prevalence, trends and causes of injuries or communicable, chronic or environmentally induced diseases
Conducts or assists in in-depth investigations of disease clusters using epidemiologic methods, including gathering information and/or biological specimens
Conducts field interviews of case, potential case, and control subjects, and others to ascertain disease incidence and/or prevalence, as needed
Assists in developing SOPs, Policies and Community and/or County Health assessments and profiles
Maintains contact with community physicians, hospital staff, and other health care professionals or appropriate professionals to encourage proper reporting of injuries and communicable/chronic, or environmentally induced diseases and conditions
Communicates with health care providers, social service agencies, schools, state, regional, and local officials, and others concerning disease and injury investigation, prevention, and control
Conducts epidemiologic investigations, surveys, and special studies relating to public health, including assessment of risk behaviors or continuing risk of exposure to specific agents
Conducts evaluations of control measures related to communicable, chronic, or environmentally induced diseases or injuries
Prepares investigation reports, statistical analyses, and summaries on completed epidemiologic studies/evaluations and maintains accurate and organized work records
Works closely with the Program Manager/Section Chief as assigned to prepare grant applications, research reports, and other public health documents
Trains staff to assist with the above-mentioned duties
Exercises significant independence and initiative in the performance of responsibilities; receives general administrative direction
Analyzes and interprets epidemiologic data and assesses disease outbreaks to make appropriate decisions
Prepares scientific articles, to make presentations for professional groups, and to clearly communicate the findings of epidemiologic studies
Proactively provides feedback for improvements that improve quality, efficiency, cost savings, productivity, systems, and/or procedures
Maintains strict confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations
Reports for special assigned duties during a public health emergency, if applicable
Other duties as assigned
Position Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with two or more years experience in chronic disease, communicable disease, injury control, environmental epidemiology, or infection control with emphasis on disease investigation and risk assessment and experience in data collection and analysis is required; a Master’s Degree from in epidemiology, public health or related field with one or more years of professional experience in chronic disease, communicable disease, injury control, environmental epidemiology, or infection control, which included disease or injury investigation and risk assessment is preferred.
Excellent communication, computer, and attention to detail skills are required
A current driver’s license and auto insurance are required
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A pdf version is also available in the menu above. To apply by mail select “Download Application” and send completed application along with resume/cover letter where applicable to Clay County Public Health Center, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Haines Dr., Liberty, MO 64068.
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