Epidemiologist Mid-Level (Lead)

DGS Office of External Affairs; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Health seeks a lead epidemiologist responsible for overseeing and managing epidemiologists and staff in conducting epidemiologic activities, with focus on cancer prevention and control. The role involves surveillance, data analysis, training, and coordination of disease outbreak investigations under limited supervision on program management and policy development.

The position requires strong leadership, extensive knowledge of public health surveillance, biostatistics,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of communicable and public health conditions, surveillance methods, and disease outbreak investigations.
• Working knowledge of biostatistics, computer data analysis, and data management techniques.
• Ability to develop program goals, evaluate effectiveness, and lead/direct others.
• Experience in epidemiology, public health, or related area.
• Ability to communicate effectively with health care professionals and the general public.
• Experience in cancer research, data analysis, or evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee surveillance, data analysis, and outbreak investigations conducted by epidemiologists and staff.
• Coordinate training and program management activities for the team.
• Lead development of policy recommendations based on epidemiologic findings.
• Interface with health care professionals and the general public to communicate results.

Skills

Surveillance methods

Data analysis

Biostatistics

Program leadership

Communication skills

Epidemiology

Job description

Lead-level epidemiologist responsible for overseeing and managing epidemiologists and staff in conducting epidemiologic activities for the Virginia Department of Health, with focus on cancer prevention and control. The role involves surveillance, data analysis, training, and coordination of disease outbreak investigations while working under limited supervision on program management and policy development.

Key qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of communicable and public health conditions, surveillance methods, and disease outbreak investigations
• Working knowledge of biostatistics, computer data analysis, and data management techniques
• Demonstrated ability to develop program goals, evaluate effectiveness, and lead/direct others
• Experience in epidemiology, public health, or related area
• Ability to communicate effectively with health care professionals and the general public
• Experience in cancer research, data analysis, or evaluation