Epidemiologist Mid-Level (Lead)

DHRM•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the National Cancer Prevention and Control Program which is scheduled to end on 06/29/2027. The availability of funding is scheduled to be reviewed annually if funded by non-general funds or before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds. The lead-level epidemiologist or epidemiology program supervisor is responsible for overseeing, managing, coordinating, and/or supervising the work of epidemiologists and associated staff in conducting professional epidemiologic activities. Positions in this role function as experts within their assigned area of responsibility, such as education and training, surveillance and/or data analysis. Positions in this role perform work of considerable difficulty to include interpreting program policies and procedures, training staff and monitoring and reviewing data collection for accuracy. Positions in this role may provide program information to health care providers and laboratory personnel to evaluate case reporting to recommend appropriate control and prevention methods. Positions in this role may maintain a portion of a statewide surveillance system for the detection and reporting of one or more reportable conditions. Positions in this role work under the limited supervision of a program area manager or similar position while receiving guidance in the form of general goals to be accomplished and broad program policy. May be responsible for managing a statewide program, working with partners to evaluate the program(s), improve delivery of services, and develop policies and procedures. The EWL Data Manager provides data and analytical support and guidance to the Every Woman’s Lie program, which resides within the Division of Prevention and Health Promotion in the Office of Family Health Services. The primary job duties include: (1) serving as the liaison between the CDC and EWL on all data-related issues; (2) analyzing appropriate data to identify program-eligible women and to provide current cancer burden and cancer risk factor data; (3) responding to data requests and presenting program and cancer burden data as requested; (4) monitoring EWL provider site performance using program data; (5) reviewing, revising, and implementing an evaluation plan for the VABCCEDP in accordance with CDC guidance; (6) providing technical assistance and training on the use of Catalyst120/program protocols to EWL staff and partners; (7) overseeing routine quality assurance of program data to ensure compliance with CDC standards; (8) collaborating with the Catlyst120 vendor and internal VDH offices to ensure the data system meets all Commonwealth of Virginia security guidelines; and (9) testing of data system updates for accuracy and working with appropriate partners to remedy any findings prior to pushes to production.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of the cause, transmission, treatment, and prevention of communicable and other conditions of public health importance.
Considerable knowledge of methods of public health surveillance and disease outbreak investigations.
Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies regarding the reporting and control of disease.
Working knowledge of biostatistics, computer data analysis, and data management techniques.
Demonstrated ability to develop program goals and objectives and to evaluate program effectiveness.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Demonstrated ability to collect, quality assure, analyze, and present statistical data.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with health care professionals and the general public.
Experience in epidemiology, public health, or a related area.

Nice To Haves

Training/experience in public health, epidemiology, or biostatistics or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead and direct the work of others either in a supervisory or project management capacity.
Basic knowledge of statistical software packages
Experience in cancer research, data analysis, or evaluation.

Responsibilities

Overseeing, managing, coordinating, and/or supervising the work of epidemiologists and associated staff in conducting professional epidemiologic activities.
Functioning as experts within their assigned area of responsibility, such as education and training, surveillance and/or data analysis.
Interpreting program policies and procedures, training staff and monitoring and reviewing data collection for accuracy.
Providing program information to health care providers and laboratory personnel to evaluate case reporting to recommend appropriate control and prevention methods.
Maintaining a portion of a statewide surveillance system for the detection and reporting of one or more reportable conditions.
Managing a statewide program, working with partners to evaluate the program(s), improve delivery of services, and develop policies and procedures.
Serving as the liaison between the CDC and EWL on all data-related issues.
Analyzing appropriate data to identify program-eligible women and to provide current cancer burden and cancer risk factor data.
Responding to data requests and presenting program and cancer burden data as requested.
Monitoring EWL provider site performance using program data.
Reviewing, revising, and implementing an evaluation plan for the VABCCEDP in accordance with CDC guidance.
Providing technical assistance and training on the use of Catalyst120/program protocols to EWL staff and partners.
Overseeing routine quality assurance of program data to ensure compliance with CDC standards.
Collaborating with the Catlyst120 vendor and internal VDH offices to ensure the data system meets all Commonwealth of Virginia security guidelines.
Testing of data system updates for accuracy and working with appropriate partners to remedy any findings prior to pushes to production.