Community Epidemiologist

Greene County Public Health•Xenia, OH

9d•$80,854 - $98,282•Onsite

About The Position

Studies the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations. Informs policy decisions and evidence-based practice by identifying risk factors for disease and makes recommendations for preventive health care. Implements and administers the health district's local Medical Reserve Corps site and facilitates the district’s internship program.

Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200 and 700.a certification to be obtained within six months of hire.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Independent Study (IS) 120.a to be obtained within 12 months of hire.
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Gloves

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with statistical and mapping software preferred.

Responsibilities

Timely, regular, and consistent attendance.
Project a positive and professional image. Provide respectful customer service to external and internal clients.
Analyze and interpret public health issues related to foodborne diseases, infectious diseases, Injuries, environmental, maternal/child health, vital statistics, electronic dental and health records, and their geographic distribution. Analyze and interpret their Impact on public policies.
Communicate research findings to health practitioners, policy makers, and the public using a variety of approaches (e.g., reports, presentations, email, letters, press releases, etc.) appropriate to the intended audience.
Assist in the education of healthcare workers, patients, volunteers and the public about infectious and communicable diseases, including disease transmission and prevention.
Utilize appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with people of all ages and from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, lifestyles and physical abilities.
Administer operational activities of local Medical Reserve Corps following state and national guidelines and grant Responsible for volunteer recruitment, retention, and training. Assist in budget preparation and the purchase of equipment and supplies.
Use systems and databases to conduct trend analysis, identify clusters and qualitative and quantitative
Conduct research to develop methodologies, Instrumentation and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings.
Use quality improvement (QI) and performance management (PM) processes and/or techniques to improve the effectiveness of environmental health programs and services including but not limited to creating, implementing, and evaluating performance standards and identifying, implementing, and assessing QI processes.
Responsibilities include other duties as assigned including but not limited to Accreditation requirements and responding to emergency events.