Epidemiologist - PH

State of Idaho•Boise, ID

41d•Hybrid

About The Position

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is recruiting for an Epidemiologist to serve as a senior-level epidemiologist within the Bureau of Environmental Health and Communicable Disease's Epidemiology Section. The successful candidate will provide epidemiological support for respiratory diseases, including tuberculosis and other communicable disease exposures in the State of Idaho. Analysis of data from various surveillance systems will be used to identify promotable interventions that aim to alleviate adverse health effects from exposure to respiratory diseases and other communicable diseases. The Epidemiologist will propose practices based on findings that will positively impact public health and collaborate with the Bureau Surveillance and Analytics Section regarding surveillance practices. Responsibilities also include serving as the Tuberculosis Control Program Manager and Principal Investigator for the Tuberculosis Elimination and Laboratory Cooperative Agreement. The Epidemiologist will have the opportunity to lead and/or participate in a diverse cadre of ad hoc communicable disease projects, investigations, and responses. This is a statewide position and will report to their nearest DHW location. This position may be eligible for limited telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of public health principles. Typically gained by obtaining a Master's degree in a public health OR Master's in behavioral/biological sciences with emphasis in public health/epidemiology; AND a minimum of 2 years of job experience in a public health field which could include public health research, public health practice, or work in an academic institution with focus on public health.
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of epidemiology. Typically gained if an applicant has two years minimum experience involving one specific condition, risk factor, or health outcome. Experience could be as an analyst, evaluator, or other epidemiological support position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in tuberculosis or respiratory disease epidemiology. Typically gained by at least 1 year working as an epidemiologist with duties focused on respiratory diseases or tuberculosis.
Advanced degree in medicine, public health, or epidemiology. Typically gained by holding a medical degree (MD), doctor of osteopathy (DO), Doctorate of Public Health (DrPH), or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in public health or epidemiology.

Responsibilities

Works as a team member, under the direction of the Epidemiology Section Manager, to conduct epidemiologic functions comprising surveillance, data collection, data analysis using epidemiologic methods, and assistance with epidemiologic investigations.
Provides epidemiological consultation for respiratory diseases, tuberculosis, and other communicable diseases.
Conducts literature reviews and advanced descriptive and comprehensive analyses of surveillance data for multiple audiences and reports key findings.
Participates in program evaluation.
Uses performance measures to evaluate and improve Tuberculosis Control Program and Epidemiology Section effectiveness.
Manages the Tuberculosis Control Program including serving as Cooperative Agreement Principal Investigator and managing all cooperative agreement functions, maintaining the Idaho Tuberculosis Manual, monitoring budgets and subgrants, and providing consultation for laboratory testing and clinical follow up in collaboration with the Idaho TB Controller (physician).
Monitors subgrantee/contractor compliance with scope of work activities.
May lead or participate in specialized workgroups that seek to identify solutions to an identified problem (e.g., standardizing a business process) as a representative of the Section or Bureau.

Benefits

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
Paid parental leave
Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)
2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
Deferred compensation plan
Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
Short and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Wide variety of training opportunities
Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
Employee assistance program