State Chief Medical Epidemiologist

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

22d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is seeking a Physician with expertise in epidemiology to serve as the Delaware State Epidemiologist. This role will oversee the DPH Epidemiology Section, reorganize current assets, and establish the Office of Rural Health Epidemiology (ORHE). The State Epidemiologist will lead a diverse group of highly specialized epidemiology experts working in infectious diseases, environmental health, maternal child health, chronic diseases, and rural health. This is crucial as Delaware commits to addressing the health needs of its rural dwellers and other vulnerable populations. The position will also provide direct patient care when assigned, via telemedicine or in-person. This is a hybrid position with an office located at 30 Sunnyside Road Smyrna DE 19977.

Requirements

Possession of a Delaware Physician M.D. or Delaware Physician D.O. license or eligibility to obtain a Delaware license (license must be secured within 6 months of hire).
Six months experience in practicing medicine in a hospital, clinic or private practice.
Six months experience in health or human services program administration such as overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of health or human services programs and services; planning and establishing short and long range program goals and objectives.
Providing advice to other agency organizational units through consultation.
Demonstrated experience in Epidemiology, Statistics, Biostatistics or management of large datasets.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Public health, Health Administration, Business Administration or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Serves as the designated State Epidemiologist and oversees the work of epidemiologist staff and non-epidemiologist staff within the DPH Epidemiology Section.
Directs statewide epidemiology activities including but not limited to surveillance, investigation, reporting and response activities for infectious diseases, chronic diseases, environmental conditions, maternal health and other conditions of public health significance.
Serves as Delaware Epidemiology's liaison with federal and regional partners including but not limited to CDC, CTSE (Council of state and territorial epidemiologists).
Analyzes and interprets surveillance, laboratory, and population health data to identify disease trends, assess health risks, and inform public health policy, clinical guidance, and resource allocation decisions.
Provides medical and scientific consultation to state and county health officials, healthcare providers, and community partners during public health emergencies including but not limited to issuing clinical advisories and recommending control measures.
Performs direct patient care in person or via telemedicine.