Epidemiologist 1-3

Oklahoma City-County Health Department • Oklahoma City, OK

5d • $70,330 - $81,936 • Onsite

About The Position

This evolving position is located in the Operations Division with the Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD). The employee performs the job duties and responsibilities of this position in an independent manner under the direction of an immediate supervisor. This position may be assigned responsibilities related to emergency preparedness or public health. This position studies the incidence, distribution and possible control of diseases as related to public health. This position functions at the Program Management level (Tier 2) as defined by the Council on Linkages Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals with a primary focus on the following Domains: Data Analytics and Assessment Skills, Communication Skills, Public Health Sciences Skills.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Public Health or related field with emphasis (i.e., completion of at least 25 graduate hours in Epidemiology) in Biostatistics and/or Epidemiology.
• One year of related experience (for Level 2).
• Two years of related experience (for Level 3).
• Valid Oklahoma driver license required.

Nice To Haves

• Skill in manipulating data, using Access, Excel, Epi-Info, or SAS
• Knowledge Epidemiological and Biostatistical techniques
• Knowledge of laboratory methods and investigative techniques
• Ability and willingness to use a personal computer and required software
• Ability and willingness to develop computer programs for data collection
• Ability and willingness to coordinate the work of others
• Ability and willingness to communicate with persons both orally and in writing using tact and diplomacy
• Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality
• Ability and willingness to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability and willingness to follow safe working practices and procedures
• Ability and willingness to assume responsibility for work product
• Ability and willingness to follow established policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Serve as OCCHD Epidemiology evaluation liaison for all assigned grants.
• Gather, assemble, analyze and interpret statistical data.
• Write reports and publications.
• Conduct investigations.
• Assist in developing and maintaining comprehensive databases for morbidity, mortality, health status and demographic indicators for Oklahoma County.
• Serve as member of a liaison team with the users and providers of health data in the community.
• Assist in coordinating the work of interdisciplinary teams in the intervention and control of communicable disease epidemics and clusters of injuries, or the collection and analyses of data to describe these events.
• Assist in developing and maintaining comprehensive databases to track progress.
• Operate a personal computer.
• Prepare reports.
• Maintain consistent communication with subcontractors and local partners to ensure regular reporting.
• Provide training throughout the project to build capacity within local agencies for conducting process evaluation.
• Institute quality improvement processes.
• Assist with evaluation plans.
• Provide public health education through reports, speeches and presentations.
• Drive to off-site locations to perform job duties as needed.
• Complete required training in support of duties and responsibilities of this position.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and follow OCCHD guidelines and statutory regulations regarding the release of client or OCCHD information.
• At the direction of OCCHD Chief Executive Officer and Chief Health Officer or designee, the incumbent will be assigned a variety of specific job duties and responsibilities as a member of the OCCHD Emergency Preparedness and Response Program Team (i.e., Bioterrorism Response Program).
• As a member of the OCCHD Emergency Preparedness and Response Team, the incumbent is required to complete all necessary responder training and may be designated as a member of the first-responder team.
• In accordance with our designation of a PHAB Accredited health department and explicit commitment to continuous quality improvement, employees will receive Quality Improvement (QI) training deemed necessary by their supervisor.
• Must have an operating vehicle available for use when field duties are required.
• Will be compliant on recommended immunizations required by the CDC as a healthcare worker and as defined within the scope of Emergency Response within 30 days of hire.
• May be required to work outside of regular business hours or assigned shift hours due to job responsibilities.

Benefits

• 15 days per year of annual leave
• 15 days per year of sick leave
• 15 paid holidays annually
• A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account
• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

What This Job Offers

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