Public Health Epidemiologist - (Temporary, Durham County)

OSHR Temporary Solutions • Durham, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position located at 65 Moore Drive, Durham 27713, NC - Durham County, with the Department of Health and Human Services. The agency aims to provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of its employees. This role offers exposure to an agency's culture, processes, procedures, and potential learning opportunities that can provide valuable experience for those seeking permanent employment with the state.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Epidemiology or closely related health field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Implement interventions to control and prevent negative health outcomes.
• Collect, analyze and interpret statistical data, and prepare epidemiologic reports.
• Provide epidemiological data for consultation and assist in the development and coordination of plans to reduce the risk of negative health outcomes including death.
• Assist county health departments in formulating strategies to manage problems, conducting varied literature reviews and implementing evidence-based interventions.
• Specialize in a number of areas including infectious disease, chronic disease, injury, environmental/occupational epidemiology, health care evaluation, cancer, reproductive health, cardiovascular disease or human genetics.
• Develop policies and procedures for new and existing disease control or other public health prevention programs on a limited basis or scope.
• Provide training, technical assistance and consultation regarding epidemiology and control of diseases or other health outcomes.
• Serve as a technical expert in assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Implement interventions to control and prevent negative health outcomes.
• Collect, analyze and interpret statistical data, and prepare epidemiologic reports.
• Provide epidemiological data for consultation and assist in the development and coordination of plans to reduce the risk of negative health outcomes including death.
• Assist county health departments in formulating strategies to manage problems, conducting varied literature reviews and implementing evidence-based interventions.
• Specialize in a number of areas including infectious disease, chronic disease, injury, environmental/occupational epidemiology, health care evaluation, cancer, reproductive health, cardiovascular disease or human genetics.
• Develop policies and procedures for new and existing disease control or other public health prevention programs on a limited basis or scope.
• Provide training, technical assistance and consultation regarding epidemiology and control of diseases or other health outcomes.
• Serve as a technical expert in assigned area.

Benefits

• Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level