Lead Field Epidemiologist — Hybrid Outbreak & Surveillance

State of South Carolina; Cayce (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Holidays

Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Deferred Compensation

Retirement Plans

Job summary

The State of South Carolina, Department of Public Health, seeks a Lead Epidemiologist to direct the Field Epidemiology unit and supervise program managers. You will coordinate outbreak investigations, oversee surveillance data collection, and guide response activities for reportable diseases.

Responsibilities include supporting emergency preparedness, assigning technical guidance, and contributing to grant workplans for ELC Project A. A strong public health leadership background is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or closely related field.
• An M.D. or doctoral degree in epidemiology, or advanced training may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Field Epidemiology unit and supervise program staff.
• Coordinate outbreak response and epi investigations.
• Review surveillance data and improve Epi capabilities per CDC guidelines.
• Prepare grant workplans and reports for ELC projects.

Skills

Leadership

Epi investigations

Outbreak response

Surveillance data

Grant reporting

Education

Master's degree in public health or epidemiology

MD/PhD or advanced epi training (substitution)

Job description

The State of South Carolina, Department of Public Health, seeks a Lead Epidemiologist to direct the Field Epidemiology unit and supervise program managers. You will coordinate outbreak investigations, oversee surveillance data collection, and guide response activities for reportable diseases.

Responsibilities include supporting emergency preparedness, assigning technical guidance, and contributing to grant workplans for ELC Project A. A strong public health leadership background is essential.