Epidemiologist SIPV Prevention
About The Position
The Office of Statistics and Evaluation (OSE) within the Bureau of Community Health & Prevention (BCHAP) is seeking a Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence (SIPV) Prevention Epidemiologist to support data collection and management, vendor training and technical assistance, statistical analysis, report writing, data visualization, and evaluation related to intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and family violence intervention and prevention efforts in the Division of Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention and Services (DSDVPS). The role supports management of surveillance data systems and formative, process, and impact/outcome evaluation of DSDVPS-funded programming and prevention initiatives. Under the supervision and guidance of the Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence Epidemiologist II, the position shares responsibility with other DSDVPS Epidemiologists for statistical and evaluation needs related to sexual assault, dating violence, and adult intimate partner violence programs and initiatives. It contributes evidence-based input to short- and long-term planning through literature reviews, data collection experience, and reviews of existing data sources. Epidemiologic work applies an equity lens to sexual and intimate partner violence intervention and prevention. The position is currently hybrid in Boston, Massachusetts, and is scheduled to end June 30, 2027. The CDC Foundation may adjust the hybrid arrangement as required. Relocation expenses are not included.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in public health or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
- At least two years of relevant work experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field.
- Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders and engaging in strategic partnerships.
- Proficiency with and strong understanding of the design and implementation of research and epidemiologic studies.
- Proficiency with and strong understanding of descriptive and inferential statistics.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills for teamwork and interaction with CDC colleagues and external partners.
- Knowledge of SAS, SPSS, R, or other statistical software.
- Proficiency in writing comprehensive statistical and analytical reports.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Deep understanding of and experience applying a racial equity lens to research, including structural racism, bias reduction strategies, language equity, social determinants and drivers of health, and application of race theory to public health research models.
Nice To Haves
- Strong project management, data management, and data analysis skills.
- Knowledge of research on intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and family violence intervention.
- Knowledge of psychometric testing principles.
- Knowledge of REDCap or similar data collection systems such as Qualtrics or SurveyMonkey, or willingness to learn.
- Familiarity with cloud-based SAS and SAS macro language, or willingness to learn.
- Experience or familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, or similar data visualization software.
- A healing-centered, person-first approach to holistic wellness for survivors and their networks.
Responsibilities
- Manage data systems maintained by DSDVPS.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of data sets.
- Develop and document procedures for tracking contractually required data submissions and communication plans for deadlines and missing submissions with service provision vendors and DSDVPS program staff.
- Provide quality assurance feedback and technical assistance to service provision vendors on contractually required data submissions.
- Provide technical assistance to service provision vendors on the use of program and community data.
- Produce quarterly DSDVPS program data reports and assist with data-set analysis and statistical reports.
- Support data and evaluation needs for DSDVPS procurement planning.
- Assist in developing data collection instruments and designing observational, survey, and other methodologies.
- Implement new data collection protocols.
- Conduct literature reviews, internet searches, and analyses of publicly available data to inform project development, program planning and evaluation, reports, presentations, publications, and grant applications.
- Analyze data, prepare reports and visualizations, and present findings to Teen Dating Violence team members and vendors, with particular focus on TDV and youth/young adults.
- Contribute to reports and publications on DSDVPS program evaluation and surveillance statistics.
- Incorporate gender equity and racial equity frameworks into surveillance analyses, evaluation plans, strategic plans, dissemination materials, and quality improvement and quality assurance projects.
- Participate in internal and external meetings as needed to support MDPH DSDVPS, OSE, and BCHAP.
- Respond to ad hoc data requests from MDPH leadership, Massachusetts executive and legislative branch leadership, local and statewide field staff, and the public.
- Support evaluation efforts and data needs of OSE, BCHAP, and the Department as needed.
- Perform other duties as required and appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
