PH Epidemiologist 1, 2, or 3

About the role

The Southeast Health District is seeking a full-time, salaried Epidemiologist 1, 2, or 3 position based in Waycross, GA. Our mission is to promote and protect the health of people in Southeast Georgia.

Job Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and conducts epidemiologic investigations, surveillance activities, and interventions to identify disease causes and implement effective control measures.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets statistical data and prepares comprehensive epidemiologic reports.
• Provides training, technical assistance, and consultative services related to epidemiology and disease control.
• Supports the implementation of timely disease intervention strategies to reduce the prevalence of communicable diseases by conducting investigations, and performing data collection, analysis, interpretation, surveillance, and reporting activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health or closely related field from an accredited college or university OR
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health or a closely related field, along with relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in conducting public health surveillance, analyzing epidemiologic data, performing in-depth outbreak investigations, and reporting findings.
• Experience implementing disease control measures and strategies.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information

• The Southeast Health District (SEHD) is committed to fostering a culture of health and well-being among its employees.
• To support this commitment, SEHD encourages staff to incorporate regular wellness activities and make lifestyle choices that promote overall health.
• Employees may utilize up to 30 minutes per workday for wellness activities, which can be taken as two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

• Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
• The Southeast Health District accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE).
• SEHD will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
• The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Additional Notes

• The candidate selected for this position may be required to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
• SEHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.