Epidemiologist Senior

Virginia-Department-of-Healt; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health is seeking a Senior Epidemiologist to support the Stroke program within the Division of Population Health Data. The role entails performing epidemiologic investigations, surveillance, and data interpretation for a CDC-funded project, with emphasis on program evaluation and data-informed decision making.

The position reports to the Chronic Disease Senior Epidemiologist and requires strong communication skills, experience in public health, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cause, transmission, treatment, and prevention of non communicable diseases.
• Knowledge of federal and state public health laws, regulations and policies.
• Working knowledge of biostatistics, data analysis, and data management.
• Ability to develop program goals and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to collect, quality assure, analyze, interpret and present statistical data.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with health care professionals and the general public.
• Extensive experience in epidemiology, public health, or related area.
• Basic knowledge and proficiency utilizing statistical software.

Skills

Epidemiology knowledge

Biostatistics

Data analysis

Program evaluation

Communication skills

Public health

Statistical software

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Title: Epidemiologist Senior

State Role Title:Scientist II

Hiring Range: $78,614 - $88,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:VDH-Central Office

Agency Website:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Division of Population Health Data (DPHD) is responsible for analytic and outreach services within the Office of Family Health Services (OFHS), including epidemiological activities regarding the collection, monitoring, analysis and interpretation of data, and program evaluation regarding programmatic data- informed decision-making and needs assessment activities. The DPHD seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Stroke Epidemiologist. The position is responsible for carrying out a broad and moderately complex range of investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities in an assigned district or within a statewide program area. As a member of the Prevention & Health Promotion (PHP) Epidemiology Unit, this position supports the stroke prevention program, including surveillance and evaluation of a CDC funded project. This position will analyze additional data sources that may inform stroke programs, including, but not limited to, Vital Records, the All Payers Claim Database (APCD), Electronic Surveillance System for the Early Notification of Community-based Epidemics (ESSENCE), National Emergency Medical Services Information System (NEMSIS), and Inpatient Hospitalization data. In addition, this position will participate in workgroups, policy initiatives, and data modernization efforts. This position will work under the supervision of the Chronic Disease Senior Epidemiologist.
This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Coverdell grant for one year for the period ending 6/29/2027. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of the cause, transmission, treatment, and prevention of non communicable diseases and other conditions of public health importance.
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies regarding public health and the reporting and control of disease.
• Working knowledge of biostatistics, analysis and interpretation of data, and data management techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to develop program goals and objectives and to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, quality assure, analyze, interpret, and present statistical data.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with health care professionals and the general public.
• Considerable experience in epidemiology, public health, or a related area.
• Basic knowledge and proficiency utilizing statistical software packages.

Additional Considerations

• Training or experience in public health, epidemiology or biostatistics
• Experience with database management systems, especially those used to manage population-based disease data or other conditions of public health significance.
• Experience in Chronic disease epidemiology

Special Instructions

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify.
Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Contact Information

Name: Rose Sandra Bose

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.