Senior Epidemiologist: Public Health Surveillance

Florida; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Nine paid holidays and one Personal/H

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Florida Department of Health administers an Epidemiologist III position in Indian River County, located at the Vero Beach facility. The role focuses on communicable disease surveillance, bioterrorism preparedness, and data analysis to guide public health actions.

Independent judgment is exercised under supervision to monitor health conditions and support community health initiatives. The position requires a Master of Public Health with epidemiology focus and 3–5 years in local county

Qualifications

• Minimum – 3-5 years Local County Health Department Epidemiology experience preferred
• Masters Degree in Public Health with focus in Epidemiology
• Experience In Infection Control Preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct communicable disease and bioterrorism surveillance.
• Identify and evaluate a wide range of health conditions to recognize public health problems and determine epidemiologic investigation approaches.
• Track, monitor, and analyze data using Merlin and ESSENCE-FL for health problem assessment.
• Collaborate with Environmental Health on outbreak investigations and facilities review.
• Prepare written reports for posting to EPICOM and contribute to Community Health Assessment development.

Education

Masters Degree in Public Health with focus in Epidemiology

Job description

Florida Department of Health administers an Epidemiologist III position in Indian River County, located at the Vero Beach facility. The role focuses on communicable disease surveillance, bioterrorism preparedness, and data analysis to guide public health actions.

Independent judgment is exercised under supervision to monitor health conditions and support community health initiatives. The position requires a Master of Public Health with epidemiology focus and 3–5 years in local county