Physician (Epidemiologist)

The Indian Health Service; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 123,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service in the United States seeks a Physician Epidemiologist to plan, design, and interpret epidemiologic studies and to support surveillance systems monitoring AI/AN health. The role leads investigations of disease outbreaks and environmental emergencies, coordinating with IHS, CDC and state agencies to design interventions and improve preventive services.

It also collaborates with Tribes and communities to identify public health priorities, build local epidemiologic capacity

Qualifications

• Education verification required; submit transcripts or a list of courses with titles, hours, and grades.
• Official transcripts required from all selectees prior to offer.

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, and interprets epidemiologic studies; develops/surveillance systems and health indicators for AI/AN health.
• Leads/investigates disease outbreaks and environmental emergencies; designs interventions and provides technical guidance to leadership.
• Coordinates and represents PAIHS in interagency public health projects with IHS, CDC, and other agencies to improve care and preventive services.
• Collaborates with Tribes and communities to identify public health priorities; builds local epidemiologic capacity through training; communicates complex information to diverse audiences.

Job description

• Department: Department of Health and Human Services

The incumbent in this position serves as the Physician Epidemiologist. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Key Responsibilities

Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Physician Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Plans, designs, and/or interprets epidemiologic studies; develops and/or supports surveillance systems and health indicators to monitor American Indian/Alaska Native population health.

Leads and/or supports epidemiologic investigations involving disease outbreaks, environmental emergencies, and other urgent community health threats; in collaboration with appropriate partners, designs and implements interventions; provides technical guidance to leadership. Coordinates and represents PAIHS in interagency public health projects involving IHS, CDC, and Federal, State, and/or local agencies to improve care and preventive services.

Collaborates with Tribes and/or community stakeholders to identify public health priorities; builds local epidemiologic capacity through training; and communicates complex public health information to diverse audiences.

Interviews and examines patients, reviews medical history, and performs diagnostic tests to make preliminary diagnoses; provides routine, urgent and emergency care in accordance with clinical training and approved clinical privileges; and coordinates patient referrals and follow-up care.

Requirements & Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $123077 – $315000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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