Epidemiologist

City of Lubbock•Lubbock, TX

About The Position

Performs highly advanced and/or managerial (senior-level) epidemiological work. Work involves initiating, planning, developing, and directing advanced epidemiological investigations or studies requiring the implementation of policies and protocols related to the prevention and control of public health problems. May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited university with a master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics or related field with and additional two years of experience in epidemiology, communicable/infectious disease investigation and control, or biostatistics.
Valid current driver's license
Knowledge of: Principles and methods of epidemiology and related biostatistics; Infectious diseases, adverse reproductive outcomes, cancer, or other chronic diseases; Occupational and environmental diseases or injuries.
Application of considerable knowledge of public health practices, principles, programs, organizations, methods, goals, and objectives.
Application of considerable knowledge of medical terminology, theories, practices, standard principles and methods of epidemiology and related biostatistics necessary for epidemiological investigations, data analyses and disease control.
Application of good knowledge of infectious, communicable, occupational, and environmental diseases and injuries.
Application of good knowledge of public relations practices.
Application of some knowledge of practical applications of epidemiological investigative procedures.
Application of some knowledge of supervisory techniques and standards of conduct.
Establish and maintain effective working relations with coworkers, officials, other departments and the public.
Clear, concise oral and written communication to prepare and present reports.
Organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
Plan, develop and oversee disease surveillance programs.
Interpret diagnostic laboratory results and information from medical charts.
Ability to: Plan and direct programs; Plan, conduct, and report on epidemiological investigations; Plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others; Ability to work in a collaborative manner; Ability to establish goals and objectives, policies, and procedures that support a strategic plan; Understand and interpret analytic results; Design and execute evaluation processes; Gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts and to devise solutions to problems; Prepare concise reports and to adapt report to various educational levels; Prioritize activities and manage multiple responsibilities; Communicate sensitive information to patients discretely and respectfully; Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Initiates, plans, develops, oversees, and directs epidemiological investigations or studies
Evaluates the need for conducting disease surveillance and implements surveillance systems.
Designs data collection, data management, data evaluation, and data dissemination processes for epidemiologic investigations or studies.
Develops educational materials and training and operational manuals used in implementing epidemiology programs.
Develops and participates in conducting educational programs on major public health issues.
Develops recommendations to management on the budget, grants or contracts, staffing needs, and policies and procedures; and prepares funding proposals.
Prepares and presents speeches, technical reports, and briefings.
Reviews reports and special publications that staff prepare and monitors the preparation of special and annual reports.
Provides epidemiological information to the general public and news media.
Consults with hospital administrators, physicians, state and national organizations, and others on the epidemiology of diseases.
Serves as the senior subject area expert in an epidemiologic focus area.
May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
Performs related work as assigned.