DHHS Electronic Case Reporting (eCR) Epidemiologist

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); Remote; USD 60,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska Medical Center is seeking a DHHS Electronic Case Reporting (eCR) Epidemiologist. This full-time position involves critical surveillance work in public health, focusing on infectious diseases and requires proficiency in data management and epidemiological methods. Strong communication skills and relevant educational background are essential for this role. The successful candidate will work in a flexible, remote setting while contributing to community health through collaboration and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or related field preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Access, Excel, and statistical software (SAS).
• Ability to conduct literature reviews and assist in grant writing.

Responsibilities

• Conducts epidemiologic functions of surveillance, data collection and analysis.
• Assists with outbreak investigations, including case investigations and contact tracing.
• Prepares reports and assists in grant applications and education sessions.

Skills

Data Management

Epidemiological Methods

Public Health Collaboration

Statistical Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Health Sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

SAS

Job description

DHHS Electronic Case Reporting (eCR) Epidemiologist

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: Staff_14030

Department

Department COPH Epidemiology 50005428

Business Unit

Business Unit College of Public Health

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, Flexible

Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting Full remote (100% remote/telecommuting opportunity

Position Summary

The Electronic Case Reporting (eCR) Epidemiologist plays a crucial role within the Division of Public Health at the Department of Health and Human Services ( DHHS ), providing high-level epidemiological support for surveillance activities related to case reporting. This role encompasses a range of responsibilities aimed at enhancing public health surveillance and data collection related to surveillance of all reportable infectious diseases and conditions. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in data management, epidemiological methods, and public health collaboration.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducts routine epidemiologic functions of surveillance, data collection, data analysis, and assistance in epidemiologic investigations.
• Assists with outbreak or disease outcomes response – includes case investigations, contact tracing, working with external individuals, reviewing datasets.
• Assists in the onsite reviews of facilities and procedures.
• Interviews patients, health care providers, and others involved.
• Assists in the collection of data from local agencies or other health entities.
• Uses main data set and generates basic surveillance data (demographic frequencies, other basis statistics).
• Performs data review and analysis – uses main data set in analysis, provides basic findings to senior epidemiologist roles, implements new or revises statistical analysis code, and supports evaluation efforts.
• Provides basic statistical analysis on up to 3 datasets and provides basic data management skills including data cleaning, standardization, and secure storage of the data. Has basic understanding and coding skill of statistical analysis software, such as R, SQL , SAS , STATA .
• Conducts literature reviews and assists in the preparation of reports from analysis of data, literature reviews, and other health and scientific information.
• Assists in grant writing or reporting to grants- includes participating in writing grant applications and other funding proposals.
• Participates in pulling data and resources together for grant applications. For regular reporting to grantors or funders, pulls basic data elements together, and drafts sections of reports.
• Provides basic education of grant or program topics area to community members.
• Takes direction of grant activities and deliverables from senior epidemiologist and implements activities. Activities may include educational sessions with community members/coalitions, reviewing and providing basic data management and analysis, assists in the preparation of reports.
• Attends training sessions to increase skill sets, participates on internal and external committees and workgroups related to program area, etc.

Working Title DHHS Electronic Case Reporting (eCR) Epidemiologist

Job Title

Salary Grade

Salary Grade HC24S

Appointment Type

Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY

Salary Range

Salary Range $60,800 - $91,200/annual

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 06/26/2025

Application Review Date

Application Review Date 07/03/2025

Review Date Information:

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics,Environmental Health, Health Sciences or related field.

Required Experience

Required Experience No Experience

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Required License

Required License Yes

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Driver’s License

Required Computer Applications:

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Additional training and experience in the application of epidemiological principles and practices is required, including surveillance, investigative techniques, implementation and control measures, and evaluation measures, and system design and implementation.

Candidates must be skilled in using Office software (Microsoft Excel, Access) and in use of SAS and/or other similar statistical software. This job requires excellent, demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Education:

Preferred Education: Doctoral degree or equivalent

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

PhD degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Public Administration or related field.

Preferred Experience:

Experience in the application of epidemiological principles and practices, including surveillance, investigative techniques, implementation and control measures, and evaluation measures, and system design and implementation.

Preferred License:

Preferred License: No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Computer Applications: SAS

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Health Sciences or related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you proficient in Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No
Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

For questions regarding application, please contact UNMC Staffing at [e-mail]

To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at
.

Any data not saved will be lost.

Click 'OK' to keep your session active.