Epidemiologist II: Public Health Analytics & Research Lead

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee in Nashville seeks a professional epidemiologist to perform advanced scientific assessments in communicable diseases, environmental epidemiology and toxicology. Responsibilities include research, risk assessment and expert support to health department physicians and regulatory staff.

Positions require doctoral or equivalent credentials with substantial epidemiology experience; opportunities for leadership and program coordination in a major public health initiative are

Qualifications

• Doctorate in epidemiology from an accredited college or university.
• MD/DO/DVM or related field with epidemiology experience (2 years) may substitute for the required experience.
• Additional graduate coursework in public health or an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.
• Master’s in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, statistics, or health informatics with experience equivalent to four years' epidemiology.
• Substitution of Education for Experience: EIS Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.
• Master’s in health science, biomedical science or environmental science with experience equivalent to six years' epidemiology.
• Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional studies with an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.

Responsibilities

• Participates in, designs and coordinates epidemiologic studies; collect population data from public health partners to reduce disease.
• Designs and evaluates study protocols and health status questionnaires; analyzes data to choose best solutions.
• Conducts or coordinates epidemiologic analyses and reports findings to management or stakeholders; coordinates data activities.
• Monitors and reports incidences of diseases to local, state and federal agencies; supervise staff as required.
• Provides guidance on standards and technical topics to stakeholders or groups.
• Develops or creates new applications, strategies, systems or products.
• Participates in program budget preparation, grant development and monitoring for compliance.
• Coordinates public contact with other departments and agencies.

Skills

Active Learning

Critical Thinking

Complex Problem Solving

Mathematics

Reading Comprehension

Education

Doctorate in Epidemiology

MD/DO/DVM with Epidemiology Experience

Master’s in Epidemiology/Public Health/Biostatistics/Statistics/Health Informatics

Master’s in Health Science/Biomedical Science/Environmental Science (Epidemiology)

Tools

Personal Computer

Telephone

Fax Machine

Printer

Scanner

Copy Machine

Calculator

Electronic Devices

Job description

State of Tennessee in Nashville seeks a professional epidemiologist to perform advanced scientific assessments in communicable diseases, environmental epidemiology and toxicology. Responsibilities include research, risk assessment and expert support to health department physicians and regulatory staff.

Positions require doctoral or equivalent credentials with substantial epidemiology experience; opportunities for leadership and program coordination in a major public health initiative are