Epidemiologist 2 (37780)

State of Montana • Helena, MT

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About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Public Health and Safety Division in Helena.
The Epidemiologist 2 is responsible for providing epidemiology support to the Immunization Section. Responsibilities of the position include, but not limited to: Conduct descriptive and predictive analyses on vaccination coverage using vaccine administration and survey data; Conduct regular evaluation of the surveillance systems available to measure population-level vaccination coverage; Design, coordinate, and manage enhanced vaccination surveillance activities during emerging vaccine preventable disease events (e.g., pandemic influenza, licensure of the a new vaccine product); Develop and conduct trainings for local and tribal health jurisdictions and vaccine providers; Design and conduct program evaluations.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of epidemiology principles and practices.
• Ability to manipulate and analyze large, complex data sets.
• Skill in programming in Statistical Analysis System (SAS) or R statistical software.
• Master’s degree in epidemiology, statistics, public health, or a closely related degree.
• Three years of job-related experience in epidemiology.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in managing large, complex data sets preferred.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct descriptive and predictive analyses on vaccination coverage using vaccine administration and survey data
• Conduct regular evaluation of the surveillance systems available to measure population-level vaccination coverage
• Design, coordinate, and manage enhanced vaccination surveillance activities during emerging vaccine preventable disease events (e.g., pandemic influenza, licensure of the a new vaccine product)
• Develop and conduct trainings for local and tribal health jurisdictions and vaccine providers
• Design and conduct program evaluations

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• wide range of advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees