Epidemiologist - Public Health

County of Riverside • Riverside, CA

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) – Department of Public Health is hiring an Epidemiologist in its Epidemiology and Program Evaluation division. The position supports data and evaluation needs for Riverside County’s RivCo One initiative, a multi-departmental program intended to streamline safety-net services, care coordination, and inter-agency collaboration. The Epidemiologist designs and conducts epidemiologic evaluations, research studies, planning initiatives, legislative analyses, and administrative studies to support program coordination and development. The role also serves as a liaison between Public Health branches and committees, agencies, boards, and media outlets. Although the position does not exercise day-to-day line authority over departmental divisions, its recommendations directly influence program operations. The work is performed with minimal supervision and requires initiative, independent judgment, and strong analytical skills. The schedule is 9/80 and hybrid, with three days in the office each week and telecommuting options for the remaining days.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, with an emphasis in Epidemiology, Bio-Statistics, Administration, or a closely related field.
• One year of experience in a management, professional, or staff capacity that included analyzing public health data; conducting and evaluating outcome studies; and investigative data collection and evaluation of diseases and general health conditions. A Ph.D. or Doctor of Public Health in Epidemiology from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Knowledge of epidemiology, program assessment, and public health practice principles and methods.
• Ability to design, conduct, and interpret epidemiologic or demographic data and mastery of computer tools for statistical and epidemiologic analysis.
• Knowledge of evaluation methods for new grant-generation proposals.
• Ability to design, conduct, and analyze epidemiologic studies; evaluate and interpret data; identify disease-process patterns and make recommendations; communicate and work effectively with public health personnel, health professionals, representatives of other agencies, and the public; and prepare clear, concise reports.

Responsibilities

• Design and carry out research studies and program evaluation plans for Public Health Department functions and services.
• Represent the Public Health Program Chief, Epidemiology and Program Evaluation Branch, at departmental meetings and with committees, agencies, boards, and the media.
• Design, conduct, analyze, and prepare reports on epidemiologic surveys by reviewing available data and designing applications for new data collection.
• Assess risks of possible communicable disease hazards or epidemics, interpret data, and recommend procedures or departmental policies based on assessments.
• Develop, plan, coordinate, and implement evaluations of departmental health care activities for comprehensive strategic public health planning.
• Serve as lead person for the Epidemiology and Program Evaluation Branch in the absence of the Public Health Program Chief.
• Conduct disease and health-condition surveillance; design, conduct, analyze, and report on disease or risk levels in the community.
• Assist in designing, implementing, and operating data systems to monitor the status and trends of diseases and other health conditions.
• Support cross-program collaboration and analytical needs, including development of surveillance systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level