Epidemiology Program Lead

Go VCE; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health seeks an Epidemiology Program Manager to lead health information and training within the Office of Epidemiology. The role collaborates with districts and external partners to standardize guidance and materials.

This senior position manages federal grants, guides policy, and oversees statewide epidemiology programs and staff, reporting to the division head. Extensive public health expertise is required.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of public health surveillance methods and investigations.
• Strong biostatistics and data management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with health professionals and the public.
• Experience training, supervising, and evaluating staff and teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop program goals and assess impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead health information and training activities within the Office of Epidemiology’s Division of Surveillance and Investigation.
• Collaborate with local health districts, VDH programs, and external partners to standardize public health guidance and materials.
• Manage federal grant budgets and workplans and guide policy decisions.
• Serve as technical lead for statewide epidemiology programs and supervise program units.

Skills

Public health surveillance

Biostatistics

Data management

Communication

Program leadership

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Virginia Department of Health seeks an Epidemiology Program Manager to lead health information and training within the Office of Epidemiology. The role collaborates with districts and external partners to standardize guidance and materials.

This senior position manages federal grants, guides policy, and oversees statewide epidemiology programs and staff, reporting to the division head. Extensive public health expertise is required.