Public Health 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

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