BRFSS Epidemiologist 2 — Flexible Public Health Impact

Public Health, Department of; United States; Vor Ort; USD 56.000 - 74.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS)

Deferred compensation

13 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Dental

Vision

Long-term care

Life insurance

Zusammenfassung

Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a BRFSS Epidemiologist 2 to analyze health-survey data and translate findings for program use. The role focuses on chronic disease prevalence, risk behaviors, and healthcare utilization, using SAS, R, and SUDAAN.

The incumbent will produce reports and dashboards, collaborate with internal staff and external partners, and present results in CDC BRFSS forums. A master’s degree in public health and epidemiology experience are preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in public health or related field.
• At least 2 years of epidemiology-related experience.
• Experience with survey data analysis and data visualization.

Aufgaben

• Analyzes and translates the BRFSS and other health related data utilizing statistical software appropriate for survey data, including R, SAS and SUDAAN.
• Tracks the prevalences of chronic diseases and conditions, risk behaviors and healthcare utilization.
• Produces timely reports such as infographics, maps or data summaries for the programs.
• Responds to internal and external data requests and monitors the Georgia BRFSS data use.
• Collaborates and provides analytical support to Georgia DPH staffs and external partners.
• Monitors and updates with timely estimates the Georgia BRFSS dashboard.
• Participates regularly in CDC BRFSS monthly calls and in the annual CDC sponsored BRFSS meeting.
• Designs and implements BRFSS related studies and uses advanced statistical methods to analyze survey data.
• Assists the principal investigator and coordinator in preparing the annual progress report.
• Performs additional tasks assigned by the CHIE director or BRFSS coordinator.

Kenntnisse

SAS

R

SUDAAN

ArcGIS

Tableau

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in public health or related field

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years epidemiology experience

Tools

SAS

R

SUDAAN

ArcGIS

Tableau

Jobbeschreibung

Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a BRFSS Epidemiologist 2 to analyze health-survey data and translate findings for program use. The role focuses on chronic disease prevalence, risk behaviors, and healthcare utilization, using SAS, R, and SUDAAN.

The incumbent will produce reports and dashboards, collaborate with internal staff and external partners, and present results in CDC BRFSS forums. A master’s degree in public health and epidemiology experience are preferred.