Chief Epidemiologist

Texas Health Institute; McKinney, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

200% retirement match with employee

100% tuition reimbursement

Affordable medical/dental/vision plans

24 days of PTO with rollover

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Collin County is seeking a Chief Epidemiologist to lead epidemiological services, supervise staff, and coordinate disease surveillance and outbreak response. The role requires directing public health activities under the Director of Public Health and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

The position oversees policy review, data analysis, and the development of prevention and response strategies, including preparedness for emerging infectious diseases and potential

Qualifications

• Requires professional knowledge of epidemiology, public health, medicine or related discipline.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervision capability preferred.
• Strong communication and coordination across stakeholders required.

Responsibilities

• Directs epidemiological services, disease surveillance, case investigations, outbreak response and related public health activities.
• Provides leadership and oversight to Epidemiology staff, including workload coordination and quality assurance.
• Reviews policies and resources to develop disease prevention, control and response strategies.
• Analyzes epidemiological data and prepares reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides technical guidance and education to officials, healthcare providers and partners on surveillance and response.
• Develops and implements emergency preparedness and response programs and protocols.
• Acts as a subject matter expert for communicable disease surveillance and outbreak management.
• Maintains knowledge of public health laws and ensures compliance.

Skills

Epidemiology

Public Health

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's in Epidemiology/Public Health

PhD in Epidemiology/Public Health or MD/DO/MBBS

Job description

Job Description

Collin County is seeking candidates to fill the position of Chief Epidemiologist. A Chief Epidemiologist is responsible for but not limited to, directing and coordinating epidemiological services. Overseeing and managing direct personnel. Work is performed under the direction of the Director of Public Health.

Primary Functions

• Directs and coordinates epidemiological services, disease surveillance, case investigations, outbreak response, consultations, and related public health activities within the department.
• Provides leadership and oversight to Epidemiology staff, including workload coordination, case assignments, quality assurance, performance expectations, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Reviews and evaluates public health policies, legislation, guidance, and available health resources to develop and implement disease prevention, control, surveillance, and response strategies, including preparedness for emerging infectious diseases and potential bioterrorism events.
• Analyzes epidemiological and public health data for Collin County and prepares accurate epidemiological, statistical, and management reports, summaries, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides technical guidance, training, consultation, and education to county and local officials, healthcare providers, community partners, employees, and the public regarding disease surveillance, prevention, control, and public health response.
• Develops, evaluates, and implements emergency preparedness, response, communication, monitoring, and surveillance programs and establishes appropriate protocols, procedures, and response plans.
• Serves as a subject matter expert and departmental resource for communicable disease surveillance, epidemiological investigations, outbreak management, and public health emergencies.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable public health laws, regulations, guidelines, and epidemiological practices and ensures departmental activities remain compliant with established requirements.
• Participates in and provides epidemiological support during public health emergencies, outbreaks, and other incidents requiring response, coordination, or consultation.
• Participates in a rotating epidemiology on-call schedule and provides timely consultation and response to public health concerns, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Workplace and Benefits

Collin County offers a fast-paced working environment, 200% retirement match with employee contributions earning 7% interest, 100% tuition reimbursement, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, 10 paid holidays annually, 24 days of PTO in your first year of employment with balance rollover from year-to-year, county-provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other optional participation benefits. You can read more about the comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long and short term disability on the Collin County website.

COLLIN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minimum Qualifications

• Work requires professional knowledge of epidemiology, public health, medicine, or a closely related discipline acquired through advanced education, specialized training, and professional experience.
• Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related field is required. Alternate acceptable degrees include Ph.D. in Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related field, Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, (OD), or a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree.
• Requires a minimum of five years of directly related professional experience in epidemiology, public health, disease surveillance, infectious disease, or a closely related field.
• Two years of management or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Must be willing and able to travel to Austin and surrounding counties for training, meetings, public health coordination, and other departmental business as required.
• Must be willing and able to participate in an epidemiology on-call rotation that may include seven days per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must demonstrate the ability to provide leadership, exercise sound professional judgment, analyze complex public health information, communicate effectively, and coordinate activities involving multiple stakeholders.