Epidemiologist

TALENT Software Services; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services seeks a Contract Epidemiologist I for the DoH CHANT initiative in Nashville, TN. The role focuses on professional epidemiological assessments and data system integration, with SAS and REDCap responsibilities across weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Epidemiology or related field, with preferred health data experience and strong data management skills. Hybrid work with some travel to Nashville applies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in epidemiology, public health biostatistics, statistics, or health information.
• Alternative Master’s degree with 2 years relevant experience accepted.
• Experience managing electronic data and complex databases.
• Proficiency with SAS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enhancements to the CHANT data collection project.
• Build and maintain REDCap data collection modules for program needs.
• Assist with CHANT integration of a new data system.
• Prepare routine reports on participation and outcomes.
• Implement SAS code and REDCap project changes as needed.
• Provide technical assistance on REDCap, SOPs, and guidance.
• Pull, clean, and submit recurring CHANT reports weekly, monthly, and quarterly.
• Create data outputs and visualizations for CHANT surveillance.
• Respond quickly to data inquiries from regional teams and partners.
• Work remotely and visit Nashville monthly or as needed.
• Fulfill ad-hoc data and analysis requests.
• Translate programmatic requirements into data collection solutions.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's in Epidemiology

Master's in Health Science / Biomedical Science / Environmental Science with 2 years experience

Tools

SAS

REDCap

Job description

Job Overview

• Client Department of Health, Division of Family Health and Wellness, is hiring a Contract Epidemiologist 1 for the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs section in Nashville, TN.
• Responsible for professional scientific and epidemiological assessments for the Community Health Access and Navigation in Tennessee (CHANT) Initiative.
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM CST, 37.5 hours/week.
• Location: Hybrid; requires travel to Nashville. Applicants must be current Tennessee residents. Travel to Nashville is not reimbursable.
• Education: Master's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health Biostatistics, Statistics, or Health Information.
• Alternative: Master's degree in Health Science, Biomedical Science, or Environmental Science with 2 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enhancements to the CHANT data collection project.
• Build and maintain REDCap data collection modules to support program requirements, evaluation, and oversight.
• Assist with CHANT integration of a new data system.
• Prepare routine reports on program participation and outcomes for internal and external partners.
• Implement SAS code and REDCap project changes as monitoring guidance and processes evolve.
• Provide technical assistance to non-technical staff on REDCap systems, SOPs, and task guidance.
• Write independent code and evaluate outputs for accuracy.
• Pull, clean, and submit recurring CHANT reports weekly, monthly, and quarterly.
• Work with the MCH Programs Team to support MCH surveillance projects and create data outputs and visualizations for CHANT data.
• Respond quickly to data inquiries from regional teams, leadership, stakeholders, and public health partners.
• Work remotely and come into the Nashville office monthly or as needed.
• Fulfill ad-hoc data and analysis requests.
• Translate programmatic requirements into appropriate data collection solutions.

Other Requirements

• Proficient in managing electronic data and navigating complex databases.
• Demonstrated customer service and teamwork experience.
• Proficient in statistical programming software, particularly SAS.
• Public health and health data experience, such as vital records or health survey data, preferred.
• Experience with application system deployment or implementation preferred.
• Strong foundation in system design, analysis, and evaluation.