Epidemiologist II – Infectious Disease Surveillance

DeKalb Public Health (GA); Georgia; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays 13

Annual Leave 3 weeks

Sick Leave 3 weeks

Flexible Schedule

Pension Plan

401K Match

Health Benefits

Flex Spending Accounts

Worksite Wellness

Growth Opportunities

Hybrid Telework

Job summary

DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) in Georgia is seeking an Epidemiologist 2 to conduct epidemiologic investigations, data analysis, and surveillance for notifiable diseases. The role focuses on infectious diseases with environmental health components and involves collaboration with public health partners.

The position requires a Master’s in public health (or equivalent) with several years of epidemiologic experience, and offers hybrid telework after probation, a full-time salary, and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's in public health or closely related field.
• Two years of experience performing epidemiologic work or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, and conducts epidemiologic investigations and public health surveillance.
• Analyzes and interprets statistical data and prepares epidemiologic reports.
• Guides Tier 1 Epidemiologists in surveillance, project management, and analytic pursuits.
• Performs notifiable disease follow-up and outbreak investigations.

Skills

Epidemiologic investigations

Public health surveillance

Data analysis

Epidemiologic interventions

Education

Master's in public health

Bachelor's degree

Two years epidemiologic experience

Job description

DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) in Georgia is seeking an Epidemiologist 2 to conduct epidemiologic investigations, data analysis, and surveillance for notifiable diseases. The role focuses on infectious diseases with environmental health components and involves collaboration with public health partners.

The position requires a Master’s in public health (or equivalent) with several years of epidemiologic experience, and offers hybrid telework after probation, a full-time salary, and strong benefits.