Epidemiologist II: Substance Use & Surveillance Data

Munro Footwear Group; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) in Helena is seeking an Epidemiologist 2 to study disease occurrence and health conditions across the state. You will analyze surveillance data, support prevention and control measures, and coordinate overdose surveillance systems.

The role involves preparing data-driven reports for programs and grants, with opportunities for partial telework within Montana and grant-funded timelines through Aug 31, 2028.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in epidemiology, statistics, or a closely related degree.
• Three years of job-related experience in epidemiology.
• Experience in substance use disorder, overdose, injury prevention, EMS, and trauma-related epidemiology preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and present programmatic, service-related and disease surveillance data.
• Coordinate and evaluate early warning drug overdose surveillance systems.
• Provide data and write reports for programs and grants and respond to data requests from stakeholders.

Skills

Epidemiology

Statistics

Public health practice

SAS

R

SPSS

Public speaking

Technical writing

Education

Master’s degree in Epidemiology/Statistics

Tools

SAS

R

SPSS

Job description

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) in Helena is seeking an Epidemiologist 2 to study disease occurrence and health conditions across the state. You will analyze surveillance data, support prevention and control measures, and coordinate overdose surveillance systems.

The role involves preparing data-driven reports for programs and grants, with opportunities for partial telework within Montana and grant-funded timelines through Aug 31, 2028.