Epidemiology Supervisor/Expert

AR Department of Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Health is seeking an Epidemiology Supervisor/Expert to lead a team of epidemiologists and public health professionals in advancing state health priorities.

The role includes supervising staff, guiding epidemiologic research, and managing health data analyses to identify and mitigate risks. Strong leadership and communication are essential for advising policymakers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field with 3 years of professional experience in epidemiology or public health research.
• Strong supervisory and leadership abilities with experience managing diverse teams.
• Expertise in epidemiological research methods, data analysis, and public health surveillance.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and epidemiological software (SAS, R, SPSS, Epi Info).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex epidemiological findings to diverse audiences.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced public health emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff of epidemiologists and public health professionals.
• Conduct epidemiological research and oversee data analyses.
• Oversee disease surveillance systems and investigate outbreaks.
• Provide policy-relevant recommendations to state leadership and policymakers.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Epidemiology

Data analysis

Public health surveillance

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or Epidemiology

Tools

SAS

R

SPSS

Epi Info

Job description

The Epidemiology Supervisor/Expert is a leadership position within the Arkansas Department of Health's Division of Health Protection that oversees a team of epidemiologists and public health professionals. The role involves supervising staff, conducting epidemiological research, overseeing disease surveillance systems, investigating disease outbreaks, and managing health data analysis to identify and mitigate public health risks. The position requires advanced knowledge of epidemiology, public health practices, and data management, with responsibilities including program design, staff training, and providing evidence-based policy recommendations to state leadership and policymakers.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field plus 3 years of professional experience in epidemiology or public health research
• Strong supervisory and leadership abilities with experience managing diverse teams
• Expertise in epidemiological research methods, data analysis, and public health surveillance
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and epidemiological software (SAS, R, SPSS, Epi Info)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex epidemiological findings to diverse audiences
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced public health emergency situations