Epidemiology Team Lead, Immunization Section

Texas Health & Human Services Commission • Austin, TX

4d • $5,099 - $7,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Epidemiologist III performs complex epidemiologic work related to vaccination coverage levels, vaccine-preventable diseases, and Infectious Disease & Prevention program and systems analyses. The position initiates, designs, plans, conducts, supervises, and directs epidemiological analyses and serves as a subject matter expert on immunizations, coordinating with state and federal agencies. It consults with physicians, health care facilities, organizations, public health officials, and the general public on vaccines, immunization schedules, and coverage, and prepares oral and written presentations about immunization data. The position leads the immunization epidemiology team and works under limited supervision with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

The role is based in Austin, Texas, and requires multiple days per week in the office. Travel is up to 5%.

Requirements

• A master's degree focused in epidemiology or biostatistics and at least 2 years of epidemiology work experience in a public health agency; OR an undergraduate degree in public health, biostatistics, or biological sciences and at least 4 years of epidemiology or infectious disease investigation work experience in a public health agency.
• Knowledge of epidemiology and related biostatistics, vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccines and related schedules, and infection control methods during a vaccine-preventable disease outbreak.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives; communicate effectively orally and in writing; evaluate policies and procedures; and present technical information to varied audiences.
• Ability to train others, collaborate on a team, work effectively with regional and local health department personnel, and provide operational guidance and leadership to field staff.
• Ability to achieve grant deliverables, manage projects, facilitate trainings, and meet deadlines.
• Skill in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, statistical software, and visualization software such as Tableau or ArcGIS.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must complete an in-basket exercise as part of the application process.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, plan, develop, coordinate, and conduct epidemiological investigations and studies, and analyze immunization coverage data from multiple sources.
• Prepare vaccination coverage reports and compile data for program performance measures, indicators, outputs, efficiencies, and immunization forecasting.
• Direct the activities of other epidemiologists on the team and maintain the immunization forecaster in the immunization information system.
• Evaluate programs by analyzing data, operations, outcomes, and funding allocation; contribute to program design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Evaluate interventions intended to increase immunization coverage, provide technical assistance for small-area coverage analysis, coordinate needs assessments, and conduct quality assurance reviews.
• Analyze immunization agreements requiring epidemiological, research, or program evaluation components and produce reports, analyses, and presentations for target audiences.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on vaccines, data analysis, and immunization schedules; provide epidemiologic consultations on vaccine-preventable diseases.
• Prepare information for dissemination through the Immunization Unit website or the agency's Office of Communication, respond to media requests, and prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations on immunization topics to medical providers, epidemiologists, health department staff, and other audiences; provide information to the public and news media.
• Assist Immunization Unit managers with setting team priorities, assess training needs, recommend training, provide on-the-job training, and assist less experienced staff.
• Attend meetings and coordinate epidemiological data use with the Infectious Disease Control Unit, other agencies, other states, and national organizations such as the CDC.
• Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule and perform other assigned duties, including supporting disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations Plan activation when required.

Benefits

• Insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

What This Job Offers

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