EPIDEMIOLOGIST

CALIFORNIA RURAL INDIAN HEALTH BOARD INC • Roseville, CA

21d • $72,366 - $85,137 • Onsite

About The Position

Engages in epidemiologic activities, produces analysis of health statistics, and prepares and disseminates health reports for the California Tribal Epidemiology Center (the “EpiCenter”).

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent remains the minimum educational requirement for employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Communications, English, Health Sciences, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience, including three (3) years directly related to the program area (e.g., grant writing, health research, technical writing, or data coordination).
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, applicants must have four (4) additional years of relevant professional experience (total of nine (9) years), including at least three (3) years in a related field.
• Experience conducting research literature reviews and working with statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, STATA).
• Strong analytical and writing skills, including the ability to produce well-organized and informative narratives of analytical methods (writing sample may be requested).
• Advanced presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to conduct research literature reviews.
• Must have advanced verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in various computer programs, including MS Office Suite, Office 365, and statistical software (i.e., SAS, SPSS, STATA), etc.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multitask.
• Experience in time management and meeting deadlines.
• Commitment to confidentiality, equity, and American Indian self-determination.
• This position requires an awareness and a profound respect for American Indian / Alaska Native traditions, customs, and socioeconomic contexts.
• It also requires the ability to work effectively with Tribal organizations, demonstrating tact, courtesy, discretion, resourcefulness, and sound judgment when handling sensitive matters.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Communications, or a related field is preferred.
• In lieu of a master’s degree, applicants must have two (2) additional years of progressively responsible experience beyond the bachelor’s baseline, including supervisory, project lead, or advanced technical responsibilities.
• Experience with Tribal health systems, nonprofit organizations, evaluation, or the public sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops project methodology and determines research design.
• Collects epidemiological electronic data files from Indian health programs and state health agencies.
• Stores and manages the collected data.
• Generates analysis plans.
• Performs analyses, including data linkages with statistical and spreadsheet programs; interprets analyses and writes analytical sections of study reports.
• Develop data collection instruments and collect health surveillance.
• Produces both lay and technical reports to present health data.
• Serves as a coordinator for one or more projects.
• Develops work scopes and schedules for special projects.
• Assists in writing complex contracts or grants as needed.
• Assists in designing and developing simple and complex grant budgets and justifications as needed.
• Serves as a professional consultant to various organizations and committees.
• Communicates with Indian health care providers and the Indian community about data and analytical issues.
• Ensures the accuracy and clarity of analytical information in the EpiCenter.
• Monitors specifically funded program activities and special projects, as assigned.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.
• Maintain a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and ability to be insurable under CRIHB’s automobile insurance for the purpose of potentially driving agency vehicles.
• Requires the ability to drive up to seven (7) hours a day.
• Position may require occasional overnight travel within CRIHB’s service area.

Benefits

• Sovereign Immunity
• CRIHB is not governed by California’s labor laws, including the state’s wage and hour laws or its Family Medical Leave, and Pregnancy Leave laws and regulations.
• CRIHB’s utilization of certain state family medical and pregnancy leave benefits, or any other benefit, is discretionary and shall not be construed as a waiver of sovereign immunity of CRIHB.
• CRIHB may provide information and documents that reference state laws or regulations from time to time, and in the event of inconsistency or conflict, CRIHB’s policy shall govern.
• CRIHB disclaims jurisdiction of any state enforcement.
• Nothing herein or otherwise shall be construed as a waiver of the sovereign immunity of CRIHB.

What This Job Offers

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