Epidemiologist – Quality Improvement & Evaluation

Job Responsibilities

• Epidemiology
• Plan, develop, and conduct epidemiologic investigations, surveillance, and interventions of limited scope and/or complexity.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret statistical data; prepare epidemiologic reports; and maintain awareness of current disease trends.
• Identify populations at risk, symptoms, exposure locations, and transmission timelines; apply evidence-based interventions and control measures; monitor outbreaks; and assist with public health emergencies.
• Conduct routine follow-up with healthcare providers to obtain clinical and other pertinent health information while providing disease prevention and control recommendations.
• Quality Improvement
• Collaborate with program leaders to evaluate program strategies and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Cook up the Informatics Technical Working Group to develop and implement evaluation procedures.
• Provide input on the development and implementation of related policies, procedures, and programs and collaborate with internal and external evaluators to assess program effectiveness.
• Strategic Planning
• Maintain the District’s strategic plan and update it as needed.
• Cook up the Management Team’s biannual strategic plan review meetings and assist with program- and county-specific evaluation plans.
• Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team on strategic planning and policy evaluation to support organizational and programmatic objectives.
• Provide and coordinate training for staff and community partners.
• Participate in the District Policy Committee and other committees as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field.
• Master's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Public Health Informatics, Health Services or a related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Experience interviewing and communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience conducting medical record reviews.
• Experience managing data from collection through analysis and dissemination.
• Experience analyzing data and interpreting health statistics.
• Experience preparing informative and accurate reports, including surveillance reports, data summaries, and program evaluations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to develop, organize, motivate, and coordinate groups across the organization.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, public officials, representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Public Health Accreditation and Quality Improvement processes.
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma certification.