EPIDEMIOLOGIST III - 64006955

State of Florida • Orlando, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is highly independent epidemiology position in the area of communicable disease control within the Epidemiology Section of a large county health department in central Florida. Disease surveillance, investigation and control are integral components of duties which often require field work. Provides a broad range of services in the Epidemiology Section as a full-time County Epidemiologist. Provides technical guidance and completes epidemiological investigations for the required reporting of communicable diseases and conditions in Orange County for emerging pathogens and provides assistance as requested for neighboring counties as it relates to emerging infectious diseases. Coordinates, investigates, analyzes and controls outbreaks of suspected diseases in the community for emerging or novel infectious disease preparedness response. Provides assistance to the State Epidemiology Office as necessary. Collaborates with partners for emerging infectious disease response including implementation of non-pharmaceutical interventions such as isolation and quarantine and ensuring and facilitating appropriate laboratory testing. Partners may include: health care practitioners and facilities; child care centers, schools and colleges; correctional facilities; county, state, and federal agencies with public health-related responsibilities; nongovernmental organizations; the general public; and others. Creates reports using internal, external, state, and private data. Analyzes data for outbreak, communicable disease surveillance report, HAI control and prevention and emerging infectious disease surveillance using advanced SAS, SPSS, Merlin and/or EpiInfo statistical software packages. Assists health department management in the development of policy to address health improvements in target groups or other problems identified in the assessment stages. Conducts extensive studies in the community and for the Academic Health Department. Assists management in the coordination of planning material to be used in strategic plans and multi-year plans. Participates in the writing and development of public health reports or articles for peer-reviewed journals. Creates or updates appropriate operational plans and protocols for responding to emerging infectious diseases or conditions. Assists with building the operational readiness capacity of core public health personnel and the healthcare system partners through development and implementation of training and exercise program to support integrated response teams. Attends and/or facilitates meetings and attends conferences representing the department. Appears at public meetings, lectures to groups as requested. Participates in local, regional or statewide training and exercises directed to county health department staff and public health partners. Participates in quality improvement trainings and exercises as it relates to the county health department including clinical sites. Develops reports and performs other duties as necessary. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional work experience conducting infectious disease case and field investigations, and outbreak investigations, in a public health department.
• Ability to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the position (full time in-office).
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Emergency Duty.
• Knowledge of basic epidemiological principles and practices.
• Skill to conduct epidemiological investigative case follow up.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff and the community.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to document work products.
• Basic computer skills, and skill to use office equipment and epidemiology programs, including Windows, Outlook, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, EpiInfo.
• Skill to complete assessments as part of the epidemiological investigation.
• Ability to prepare and complete reports.
• Skill to write in a technical format for journal and peer referred journals.
• Ability to formulate policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of public health emergency response needs and capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to staff and the community.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited college or university Master’s degree program in Epidemiology, Public Health, or natural or physical science.
• Greater than 3 years of professional experience conducting acute infectious disease investigations, specifically “suspect immediately” and “immediately” reportable diseases per FAC 64D-3.029, in a public health department.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and complete epidemiological investigations for the required reporting of communicable diseases and conditions in Orange County for emerging pathogens.
• Provide assistance as requested for neighboring counties as it relates to emerging infectious diseases.
• Coordinate, investigate, analyze and control outbreaks of suspected diseases in the community for emerging or novel infectious disease preparedness response.
• Provide assistance to the State Epidemiology Office as necessary.
• Collaborate with partners for emerging infectious disease response including implementation of non-pharmaceutical interventions such as isolation and quarantine and ensuring and facilitating appropriate laboratory testing.
• Create reports using internal, external, state, and private data.
• Analyze data for outbreak, communicable disease surveillance report, HAI control and prevention and emerging infectious disease surveillance using advanced SAS, SPSS, Merlin and/or EpiInfo statistical software packages.
• Assist health department management in the development of policy to address health improvements in target groups or other problems identified in the assessment stages.
• Conduct extensive studies in the community and for the Academic Health Department.
• Assist management in the coordination of planning material to be used in strategic plans and multi-year plans.
• Participate in the writing and development of public health reports or articles for peer-reviewed journals.
• Create or update appropriate operational plans and protocols for responding to emerging infectious diseases or conditions.
• Assist with building the operational readiness capacity of core public health personnel and the healthcare system partners through development and implementation of training and exercise program to support integrated response teams.
• Attend and/or facilitate meetings and attend conferences representing the department.
• Appear at public meetings, lecture to groups as requested.
• Participate in local, regional or statewide training and exercises directed to county health department staff and public health partners.
• Participate in quality improvement trainings and exercises as it relates to the county health department including clinical sites.
• Develop reports and perform other duties as necessary.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed