Epidemiologist II — Respiratory & Vaccine-Preventable

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health is seeking two mid-level epidemiologists for Respiratory Diseases and Vaccine Preventable Diseases. The roles involve conducting epidemiologic investigations, surveillance, and data-driven studies across districts or statewide programs.

Positions report to a lead epidemiologist and may coordinate a program, train staff, and ensure data quality. Telework is allowed two days per week with in-office requirement in Richmond.

Qualifications

• Experience with public health surveillance and outbreak investigations.
• Strong ability to collect, QA, analyze, visualize, and present statistical data.
• Ability to communicate effectively with health professionals and the public.

Responsibilities

• Carry out investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities in a district, region, or statewide program.
• Conduct surveillance activities and epidemiologic studies with data analysis and dissemination.
• Coordinate a specific epidemiology program, train staff, and monitor data collection.
• Work under supervision, with independent determinations on scope and direction.

Skills

Public health surveillance

Biostatistics

Data analysis

Data management

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Statistical software

Survey design software

Geospatial analysis tools

Job description

Virginia Department of Health is seeking two mid-level epidemiologists for Respiratory Diseases and Vaccine Preventable Diseases. The roles involve conducting epidemiologic investigations, surveillance, and data-driven studies across districts or statewide programs.

Positions report to a lead epidemiologist and may coordinate a program, train staff, and ensure data quality. Telework is allowed two days per week with in-office requirement in Richmond.