Senior Field Epidemiologist

State-of-Hawai; Hawaii; On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Kauai District Health Office, seeks an Epidemiological Specialist to support field investigations and disease prevention programs on Kauai. The role requires examining cases, conducting interviews, and applying public health regulations to control communicable diseases.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with biological sciences coursework and 1.5 years of specialized experience in epidemiology, with possible substitutions per policy.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college with at least three biology courses, one beyond introductory level.
• Experience substitution allowed per policy; specialized experience required as described.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prevent and control communicable diseases through field investigations.
• Educate patients and contacts on public health regulations and prevention.
• Conduct interviews and gather source data to support disease control efforts.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Investigational interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree with biology coursework

Job description

The State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Kauai District Health Office, seeks an Epidemiological Specialist to support field investigations and disease prevention programs on Kauai. The role requires examining cases, conducting interviews, and applying public health regulations to control communicable diseases.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with biological sciences coursework and 1.5 years of specialized experience in epidemiology, with possible substitutions per policy.