Epidemiologist

Murphy & Associates, Inc.; California; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Epidemiologist to analyze health data on drug-related overdoses. This part-time role allows for flexibility, working remotely while collaborating with a dedicated team in California. You will assess community health inequities, develop strategies for prevention, and provide valuable insights to improve public health initiatives. If you are passionate about making a difference in health and human services, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to ethical practices and quality service delivery, enhancing the understanding of substance use in communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in analyzing health data related to drug overdoses.
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and present health data on drug-related overdoses.
• Collaborate with teams to develop substance use analysis strategies.

Skills

Data Analysis

Public Health Knowledge

Community Engagement

Education

Master's Degree in Public Health

Bachelor's Degree in Epidemiology

Tools

Statistical Software (e.g., R, SAS)

Data Visualization Tools

Job description

$64.48-$99.39/hr COMPENSATION RATE (depending on experience)

PLEASE NOTE: This role is not open to Corp to Corp.

OUR COMPANY – MURPHY & ASSOCIATES

Murphy & Associates has had the privilege of providing technology and business consulting services to over 150 diverse clients in the Greater Seattle Area since 1980. We take great pride in our full disclosure model and low margins which attracts top tier talent. We are transparent with our employees. Our business model fosters loyalty, satisfaction, and consistent delivery of quality services from the consultants on our team. Through it all, Murphy & Associates has stayed true to its roots, partnering with highly qualified technology and business consultants and working closely with our clients, fairly and ethically.

EPIDEMIOLOGIST

Description of Services to be Performed by the Contractor:

I. Introduction Contractor will analyze, interpret, and present health data on drug-related overdoses. This will include opioids and other drug use, in the client's area and social influences of drug-related overdoses, with a focus on health inequities. The Contractor will assess risk and hazardous conditions within the community and summarize recommendations for prevention, harm reduction, recovery responses and protective factors.

II. Description of Services In Consideration of the payments set forth in Exhibit B, under general supervision, Contractor shall provide, but not limited to, the following services: Contractor will collaborate with team to provide data analysis and program support services.

1. Coordinate and lead development of the client's substance use analysis strategy framework.

• Collaborate with the client's staff across units to understand and prioritize needs.
• Evaluate current and new data sets on drug-related overdoses.
• Document process and procedures.

2. Build on existing networks and relationships with stakeholders both inside and outside of the client's area to increase the capacity of all parties in understanding and communicating the current burden of substance use.

• Collaborate with Psychiatric Social Workers and Senior Community Planner on developing a framework for outreach, activities, and initiatives.
• Monitor and maintain relationships regarding drug-related activity and reporting.
• Collaborate with the client's local Health Behavioral Health and Recovery Services IMAT team to support the program needs.

3. Research and assess the changes in drug-related mortality and morbidity, both locally and regionally.

• Describe the demographics for all mortality and morbidity.
• Identify and describe populations impacted and at risk.
• Provide summary reports for all findings and conclusions.

4. Expected Outcome

• Contractor will develop data reports, presentations, and technical support for outreach, activities, and initiatives to identify and support public health program priorities.

5. Contract Monitoring

• Under general supervision of the Senior Community Health Planner, Contractor shall provide but not limited to, the following documentation/ information:

i. Monthly status updates on surveillance data to Clinical Service Manager and Senior Community Health Planner

ii. Additional deliverables will be defined, as needed, during consulting project.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Location: Remote. Team is located in California.

Daily Schedule: M-F, 5-10 hours a week. This is more of a moonlighting role.

Role Requirements: Client requires a background check before start.

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by applying here with your LinkedIn profile.

KEYWORDS

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research

• Industries

  Health and Human Services

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