Public Health Epidemiologist: Surveillance & Analysis

DeKalb Public Health (GA); Georgia; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

3 Weeks Annual Leave

3 Weeks Sick Leave

Hybrid teleworking after probation

Pension Plan

Employer 401K Match

Health benefits

Job summary

DeKalb Public Health in DeKalb County, GA, is seeking an Epidemiologist. The role focuses on planning and conducting epidemiologic investigations, disease surveillance, and public health interventions to protect community health.

Responsibilities include data analysis, reporting, and collaboration with internal teams and external partners. A master’s in public health or equivalent is required, with preferred experience in case interviews and contact tracing.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health or closely related field.
• Bachelor's degree in any field with two years of epidemiologic experience.
• Experience with case interviews, disease investigations, and contact tracing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and conduct epidemiologic investigations and disease surveillance.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret epidemiologic data; prepare reports.
• Provide technical assistance and consultation to partners on surveillance and control measures.

Skills

Epidemiology

Case interviews

Disease investigations

Contact tracing

Data interpretation

Education

Master's degree in public health

Bachelor's degree + 2 years epidemiologic experience

Job description

DeKalb Public Health in DeKalb County, GA, is seeking an Epidemiologist. The role focuses on planning and conducting epidemiologic investigations, disease surveillance, and public health interventions to protect community health.

Responsibilities include data analysis, reporting, and collaboration with internal teams and external partners. A master’s in public health or equivalent is required, with preferred experience in case interviews and contact tracing.