Epidemiologist III

GREAT LAKES INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL, INC.•Madison, WI

13d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC), a nonprofit organization formed by the Native American Tribes of Wisconsin, serves tribes through administration of grant-funded programs. The Epidemiologist III is a senior-level epidemiologist responsible for a broad and complex range of activities related to disease and injury surveillance, detection, and prevention. Public health topics depend on grant objectives and the needs of the communities served. The position leads community-initiated and community-driven projects using a community-based participatory research (CBPR) lens, provides expertise in research methods and instruments, and independently conducts analyses. Work is performed under the direction of a Program Director or the Epidemiology Center Director, with acquired experience and minimal supervision. The role may also oversee staff and advocates for data quality for American Indians and Alaska Natives in the region. The position is based in the Madison, Wisconsin, or Grand Rapids, Michigan, office. It is a full-time, salaried, in-office role and is not remote. Travel throughout Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin is required as needed to build relationships with and serve Tribal communities. Regular hours are normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Hours and workload may vary because of special projects, deadlines, travel, and other responsibilities. Work is performed in an office environment with minimal exposure to injury. The role requires bending and lifting up to 15–20 pounds. The salary range is $65,000–$75,000 annually, based on skills and experience. Benefits include paid annual and personal leave, paid holidays, insurance benefits, an HSA, FSA, and a 401(k) retirement plan. Eligible work-travel expenses are reimbursed based on GSA rates. A background screening is required before hire, and drug screening is also required before hiring.

Requirements

Meet one of the following qualification pathways: a related public health master’s degree with at least six credit hours of epidemiology coursework and four or more years of epidemiology experience; a doctoral-level degree in epidemiology; another graduate degree or certification (such as RN, MD/DO, DDS/DMD, DVM, Ph.D., or RS) with specific epidemiology training (such as an MPH, CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service, or CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellowship); or at least six years of epidemiologic work under the guidance of a Senior Epidemiologist (Epidemiologist III) or higher.
Be willing to work directly with Tribal communities and engage in public health practice.
Be willing and able to travel throughout Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin as needed.
Work independently and as a member of a program team.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, professional demeanor and appearance, problem-solving skills, time-management skills, and self-motivation.
Work effectively under pressure and build positive working relationships with internal and external partners.
Interact professionally with a wide variety of people and speak in front of groups.
Address a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Use data analysis tools, including SAS, R, and Tableau.
Compose complex publications, including health reports and health profiles.
Maintain confidentiality and follow data-protection policies.
Possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and adequate insurance.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in epidemiology with Tribal governments, Tribal organizations, and/or nonprofit agencies.
Evaluation experience.

Responsibilities

Provide epidemiologic assistance to Bemidji IHS Area Tribal communities.
Work with internal and external partners to improve American Indian and Alaska Native data quality and access.
Acquire data, produce reports, and coordinate public health initiatives with Tribal communities.
Take a lead role in writing public health surveillance reports.
Oversee technical assistance requests and independently provide technical assistance to Tribes.
Support projects throughout their lifecycle, including development, implementation, analysis, and evaluation.
Provide mentorship to junior epidemiologists.
Communicate with community partners to understand Tribal communities’ requests.
Assist communities in selecting methods appropriate to project scope.
Work with communities to develop appropriate data collection instruments.
Participate in external committees and workgroups.
Lead grant-writing efforts.
Present at conferences and seminars.
Serve as lead author on white papers and journal articles.
Perform other duties as necessary to fulfill the position’s responsibilities.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and follow internal and external data-protection policies.

Benefits

Paid time off in the form of annual and personal leave, accrued based on length of employment.
Paid holidays, including an added holiday for the employee’s birthday.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Life insurance.
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Health savings account (HSA).
Flexible spending account (FSA).
401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5%.
Eligible work-travel expenses reimbursed based on GSA rates.
Paid 30-minute exercise break each day.
Opportunities for advancement.
Opportunities for personal development, including conferences, classes, and professional certificates.
Promotion of work-life balance.
Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.