Epidemiologist Mid-Level (Rural Health Transformation Program Epidemiologist)
About The Position
The Division of Population Health Data (DPHD) is responsible for analytic and outreach services within the Office of Family Health Services (OFHS), including epidemiological activities regarding the collection, monitoring, analysis and interpretation of data, and program evaluation regarding programmatic data-informed decision-making and needs assessment activities. The DPHD seeks a qualified candidate to serve as the Rural Health Transformation Program Epidemiologist Mid-Level Epidemiologist. This position is responsible for evaluation and analytical activities aimed at improving maternal and infant health outcomes, reducing disparities in access to care, strengthening rural healthcare delivery systems, and advancing the goals of the Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program throughout Virginia. This position will participate in evaluation activities to assess program impact and inform continuous improvement, collaborate with external partners sites and local health departments on data sharing and analysis. This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Rural Health Transformation Grant for the period ending 10/30/2027. The availability of funding is scheduled to be reviewed annually thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.
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.
- Basic knowledge of statistical software packages.
- Experience in maternal and child health related work
Responsibilities
- Participate in evaluation activities to assess program impact and inform continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with external partners sites and local health departments on data sharing and analysis.
- Conduct epidemiological activities regarding the collection, monitoring, analysis and interpretation of data.
- Perform program evaluation regarding programmatic data-informed decision-making and needs assessment activities.
- Undertake evaluation and analytical activities aimed at improving maternal and infant health outcomes, reducing disparities in access to care, strengthening rural healthcare delivery systems, and advancing the goals of the Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program throughout Virginia.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
