Epidemiologist

Dept of Health Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Department of Health Services is seeking an entry-level epidemiologist to join the Division of Prevention Services. The role focuses on disease surveillance, detection, and prevention with emphasis on maternal and child health populations, conducting epidemiological investigations, literature reviews, and providing technical assistance to public health agencies under supervision.

The ideal candidate holds a public health degree (or MPH in Epidemiology) with experience in applied

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health or science-related field with 3 years of applied public health epidemiology experience, or Master's of Public Health in Epidemiology
• Knowledge of contemporary epidemiology principles, research methods, HIPAA and privacy laws, and public health surveillance
• Skilled in statistical analysis software (SAS), data visualization tools (PowerBI), and database management
• Ability to investigate acute and chronic conditions, analyze surveillance data, and recommend evidence-based interventions
• Driver's license required

Responsibilities

• Conduct epidemiological investigations and surveillance analyses
• Review literature and provide technical assistance to public health agencies
• Support maternal and child health initiatives within prevention programs

Skills

Epidemiology

SAS

PowerBI

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Master's in Public Health in Epidemiology

Tools

SAS

PowerBI

Job description

Entry-level epidemiologist position within the Arizona Department of Health Services' Division of Prevention Services, focused on disease surveillance, detection, and prevention with emphasis on maternal and child health populations. The role involves conducting epidemiological investigations, data analysis, literature reviews, and providing technical assistance to public health agencies while working under the direction of higher-level staff.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public health or science-related field with 3 years of applied public health epidemiology experience, or Master's of Public Health in Epidemiology
• Knowledge of contemporary epidemiology principles, research methods, HIPAA and privacy laws, and public health surveillance
• Skilled in statistical analysis software (SAS), data visualization tools (PowerBI), and database management
• Ability to investigate acute and chronic conditions, analyze surveillance data, and recommend evidence-based interventions
• Driver's license required
• Valid driver's license