Community Health Epidemiologist II
Job Posting TitleCommunity Health Epidemiologist IIAgency340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHSupervisory Organization340 District 8Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)August 10, 2023Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:
59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)Full/Part-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensationLevel II- Up to $72,600.
00Job DescriptionThe Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health.
Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive.
We value respect, collaboration, and service.
OSDH is seeking a full time Community Health Epidemiologist providing support to Pontotoc County Health Department.
This is a state employee position PIN 34003596 governed by the Civil Service Rules, in state government located in Ada, Oklahoma.
OSDH offers a comprehensive Benefits packet, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
For more information about the benefit allowance, follow this link Plan Year 2023.
The annual salary for this position is based on education and experience.
Level II - Up to $72,600.
00Position
Summary:
The purpose of this position is to plan, organize and conduct field studies and surveillance of communicable or chronic diseases, injuries or conditions; to determine the patterns of disease in the community; to make communicable or chronic diseases, injuries or conditions; to determine the patterns of disease in the community; to make recommendations regarding the possible causation of diseases and disease processes, their correlation with other community conditions (to include social determinates of health), and the control of epidemics and eradication of disease; conduct literature reviews, support data sharing initiatives, provide data and technical evaluation assistance, continual focus on local health assessments, strategic health planning, and appropriate interventions with a deliberate evaluation component, and to perform other work assigned.
Position Responsibilities /
Essential Functions:
Knowledge of public health principles and practices of communicable diseases, chronic diseases, injury prevention and other conditions.
Advanced knowledge of epidemiology and evaluation methods Proficiency with statistical analysis software, such as; SAS, SPSS, and Stata.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of public health sciences and practice.
The ability to interpret findings and prepare materials (such as briefs, reports), and communicate results to department staff, the general public, and other partners.
The ability to provide epidemiological and evaluation input into planning and program processes.
Education and experience in conducting program evaluations.
A proven ability independently and communicate effectively using written, verbal, and electronic methods.
Interacts with and provides technical assistance to internal customers (such as; State and County Health Departments leadership and staff) as well as external stakeholders from the public, private and nonprofit sectors in Oklahoma.
Establish and maintains surveillance systems to identify and monitor communicable disease and chronic disease (including injury) and health risk behavior trends among various population groups.
Review and monitor case reports, health statistics, demographic information and the results of laboratory tests to identify possible disease trends, locations and sources.
Consult on development and use of health information systems, interfacing with the vital records system and other divisions in the department in dealing with specific disease problems and recommends appropriate action.
Designs, collects, analyzes, and prepares reports on epidemiologic surveys by analyzing available surveillance data, or by collecting or supervising the collection of new data as pertains to acute and chronic disease and maternal, child, and adolescent health.
Assess risks of the occurrence of epidemics, communicable diseases and/or environmental hazards and makes recommendations for control procedures and/ or official departmental policy based on such assessments.
Assist in writing grant applications.
Maintains accurate records and files related to work performed and prepares and updates documentation regrading assigned projects.
Other DutiesDemonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Other Duties:
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Level II - Requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in in Epidemiology.
One year of experience in a field involving the use of epidemiological research, investigation, and analysis or a doctorate in epidemiology.
Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Level II- Knowledge of epidemiology methods, human biology, laboratory methods, environmental analyses interpretation, parasitology, toxicology, immunology and pathology; of medical terminology; of statistical analysis, biometry, and demography; of epidemiological or statistical software; of social and economic conditions; and of current epidemiological developments and techniques.
Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to meet with the public and conduct public information programs; to write technical and non-technical information material; and to use a personal computer and applicable software.
Knowledge of environmental toxicology, intervention strategies, diagnostic laboratory methods, and medical microbiology.
Ability is required to manipulate large databases.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Office Environment Computer based Travel may be required Travel Requirements:
Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of interview.
All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT WORKING AT THE OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH CLICK HEREThe Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health.
Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive.
We value respect, collaboration, and service.
Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account.
Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.
Recommended Skills Assessments Communication Confidentiality Databases Ecology Economy Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Applications will be accepted until 11:
59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)Full/Part-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensationLevel II- Up to $72,600.
00Job DescriptionThe Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health.
Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive.
We value respect, collaboration, and service.
OSDH is seeking a full time Community Health Epidemiologist providing support to Pontotoc County Health Department.
This is a state employee position PIN 34003596 governed by the Civil Service Rules, in state government located in Ada, Oklahoma.
OSDH offers a comprehensive Benefits packet, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
For more information about the benefit allowance, follow this link Plan Year 2023.
The annual salary for this position is based on education and experience.
Level II - Up to $72,600.
00Position
Summary:
The purpose of this position is to plan, organize and conduct field studies and surveillance of communicable or chronic diseases, injuries or conditions; to determine the patterns of disease in the community; to make communicable or chronic diseases, injuries or conditions; to determine the patterns of disease in the community; to make recommendations regarding the possible causation of diseases and disease processes, their correlation with other community conditions (to include social determinates of health), and the control of epidemics and eradication of disease; conduct literature reviews, support data sharing initiatives, provide data and technical evaluation assistance, continual focus on local health assessments, strategic health planning, and appropriate interventions with a deliberate evaluation component, and to perform other work assigned.
Position Responsibilities /
Essential Functions:
Knowledge of public health principles and practices of communicable diseases, chronic diseases, injury prevention and other conditions.
Advanced knowledge of epidemiology and evaluation methods Proficiency with statistical analysis software, such as; SAS, SPSS, and Stata.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of public health sciences and practice.
The ability to interpret findings and prepare materials (such as briefs, reports), and communicate results to department staff, the general public, and other partners.
The ability to provide epidemiological and evaluation input into planning and program processes.
Education and experience in conducting program evaluations.
A proven ability independently and communicate effectively using written, verbal, and electronic methods.
Interacts with and provides technical assistance to internal customers (such as; State and County Health Departments leadership and staff) as well as external stakeholders from the public, private and nonprofit sectors in Oklahoma.
Establish and maintains surveillance systems to identify and monitor communicable disease and chronic disease (including injury) and health risk behavior trends among various population groups.
Review and monitor case reports, health statistics, demographic information and the results of laboratory tests to identify possible disease trends, locations and sources.
Consult on development and use of health information systems, interfacing with the vital records system and other divisions in the department in dealing with specific disease problems and recommends appropriate action.
Designs, collects, analyzes, and prepares reports on epidemiologic surveys by analyzing available surveillance data, or by collecting or supervising the collection of new data as pertains to acute and chronic disease and maternal, child, and adolescent health.
Assess risks of the occurrence of epidemics, communicable diseases and/or environmental hazards and makes recommendations for control procedures and/ or official departmental policy based on such assessments.
Assist in writing grant applications.
Maintains accurate records and files related to work performed and prepares and updates documentation regrading assigned projects.
Other DutiesDemonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Other Duties:
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Level II - Requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in in Epidemiology.
One year of experience in a field involving the use of epidemiological research, investigation, and analysis or a doctorate in epidemiology.
Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Level II- Knowledge of epidemiology methods, human biology, laboratory methods, environmental analyses interpretation, parasitology, toxicology, immunology and pathology; of medical terminology; of statistical analysis, biometry, and demography; of epidemiological or statistical software; of social and economic conditions; and of current epidemiological developments and techniques.
Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to meet with the public and conduct public information programs; to write technical and non-technical information material; and to use a personal computer and applicable software.
Knowledge of environmental toxicology, intervention strategies, diagnostic laboratory methods, and medical microbiology.
Ability is required to manipulate large databases.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Office Environment Computer based Travel may be required Travel Requirements:
Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of interview.
All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT WORKING AT THE OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH CLICK HEREThe Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health.
Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive.
We value respect, collaboration, and service.
Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account.
Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.
Recommended Skills Assessments Communication Confidentiality Databases Ecology Economy Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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