Epidemiologist, Public Health Data & Reporting

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The State of West Virginia in Charleston is seeking an Epidemiologist I to support the Department of Health and Human Resources in mental health and addiction projects. You will strengthen data reporting, develop performance measures, and advise on data collection tools.

You will analyze data from multiple sources, prepare reports, and train staff, providers, and partners to collect, analyze, and report on program outcomes. This entry-level epidemiology role emphasizes hands-on data work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, biology, physical, behavioral, natural, or veterinary sciences from an accredited college or university.
• Or graduation from an accredited school of nursing with state licensure and three years of epidemiology experience.
• Substitution: Bachelor's in biology/physical/behavioral/natural sciences with two years of epidemiology experience may substitute.
• Other Information: Master’s in Mathematics or Bachelor's in Mathematics with two years in epidemiology may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Improve programmatic data reporting by assisting staff with developing performance measures and data collection tools.
• Analyze data and prepare reports on programs and trends using multiple data sources.
• Present data findings to program staff, providers and partners.
• Train staff, providers, and partners on collecting data and using data systems.

Skills

Epidemiology

Public health

Data analysis

Training staff

Report writing

Education

Master's degree in epidemiology or public health or biology

Nursing degree with state licensure and epidemiology experience

Job description

The State of West Virginia in Charleston is seeking an Epidemiologist I to support the Department of Health and Human Resources in mental health and addiction projects. You will strengthen data reporting, develop performance measures, and advise on data collection tools.

You will analyze data from multiple sources, prepare reports, and train staff, providers, and partners to collect, analyze, and report on program outcomes. This entry-level epidemiology role emphasizes hands-on data work.