Public Health Epidemiology & Surveillance Scientist

Florida; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave

Nine paid holidays

Healthcare options

Job summary

Department of Health in Marion County seeks an Epidemiologist to lead countywide surveillance, applying epidemiology and biostatistics to control infectious diseases and to communicate findings to public health partners.

The role includes data collection, field investigations, training new staff, and collaborating with hospitals, schools, and providers. A bachelor’s degree in biological/health sciences is required, with a focus on communicable disease surveillance.

Qualifications

• Experience educating clients on diseases.
• Experience with reporting on statistical findings and producing data.
• Experience with public speaking.
• Experience investigating reportable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations of communicable diseases.
• Perform data collection and analysis to support surveillance.
• Coordinate with providers and laboratories for case follow-up.
• Provide training to new Epidemiology staff.

Skills

Interviewing

Health investigations

Data analysis

Record keeping

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological/health sciences

Job description

Department of Health in Marion County seeks an Epidemiologist to lead countywide surveillance, applying epidemiology and biostatistics to control infectious diseases and to communicate findings to public health partners.

The role includes data collection, field investigations, training new staff, and collaborating with hospitals, schools, and providers. A bachelor’s degree in biological/health sciences is required, with a focus on communicable disease surveillance.