Part-Time Epidemiologist (Diabetes Prevention and Education) - Bisbee/Remote (AZ resident only)

Cochise County•Bisbee, AZ

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Epidemiologist performs professional epidemiological work under general supervision in support of diabetes prevention, education, and self-management initiatives. The role is part-time, 20 hours per week, and is grant-funded through May 31, 2031; continued employment beyond that date may depend on continued grant funding. The position is open to Arizona residents and may be based in Bisbee or remote. It is classified under Arizona’s Merit System Rules. The Epidemiologist collects, analyzes, and interprets epidemiologic and program data related to type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, risk factors, and health outcomes. The role assesses diabetes burden and geographic distribution across Cochise County, identifies trends and disparities, and evaluates prevention and self-management programs. The position develops and maintains data systems and quality processes, produces analytic and reporting products, and shares findings and recommendations to support program planning, outreach, quality improvement, resource allocation, and grant reporting. The employee collaborates with program staff, healthcare providers, government agencies, and community partners. Work is generally performed in a typical climate-controlled office setting. Essential functions involve lifting, manual dexterity, and communication; the position is classified as light work, with exertion of up to 20 pounds and frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. The role requires walking, standing, or sitting most of the time, as well as memory for details and instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability, and creative problem-solving. Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation. A post-offer, pre-employment background screening is required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health with an epidemiology or biostatistics concentration, or a closely related field from an accredited institution; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
Two years of epidemiological, population health, public health research, or program evaluation experience; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
Possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License and be eligible for coverage by County insurance.
Ability to collect, manage, analyze, interpret, and communicate complex epidemiologic and program data.
Ability to design and implement surveillance, assessment, and program evaluation methodologies.
Ability to integrate multiple data sources and conduct quantitative, qualitative, geographic, and longitudinal analyses.
Ability to develop measures, dashboards, maps, reports, and data visualizations; identify data quality concerns and apply validation and quality assurance procedures.
Ability to translate findings into practical recommendations, establish and maintain effective working relationships, communicate technical information to professional and non-technical audiences, and manage multiple projects and deadlines independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Knowledge of epidemiologic surveillance, study design, program evaluation, population health assessment, research methods, biostatistics, chronic disease epidemiology, health disparities, social determinants of health, data management and quality assurance, GIS, spatial analysis, data visualization, survey design, databases, statistical software, and privacy and secure handling of health information.

Nice To Haves

Experience in chronic disease, diabetes, population health, or community-based epidemiology.
Experience designing and evaluating public health interventions or evidence-based health programs.
Experience developing surveys, assessments, or other quantitative and qualitative data collection instruments.
Experience with GIS, spatial analysis, statistical analysis, and data visualization.
Experience developing dashboards, performance measures, or program evaluation reports.
Experience integrating clinical, behavioral, demographic, social, and population-level data.
Experience working with grant-funded public health programs or reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

Collect, analyze, and interpret epidemiologic and program data related to type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, associated risk factors, and health outcomes.
Assess the burden and geographic distribution of diabetes and related health indicators throughout Cochise County, identifying trends, disparities, and priority populations.
Develop and maintain program data systems, measures, data collection standards, and quality assurance processes.
Design and conduct evaluations of diabetes prevention and self-management programs, including participant assessments and outcome measurement.
Analyze participant and cohort data to evaluate health status, knowledge, behaviors, program participation, and outcomes.
Conduct quantitative, qualitative, and geographic analyses and integrate available data to evaluate population health and program performance.
Develop reports, dashboards, maps, data visualizations, and other analytic products communicating epidemiologic findings and program outcomes.
Monitor data quality and work with program staff to improve data collection, documentation, and reporting practices.
Provide epidemiologic findings and recommendations supporting program planning, outreach, quality improvement, resource allocation, and grant reporting.
Collaborate with program staff, healthcare providers, governmental agencies, and community partners on data, evaluation, and other epidemiologic activities.
Perform other related work as assigned.