Supervisory Epidemiologist

Department Of Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Health, the District of Columbia Department of Health, seeks a senior leader to oversee epidemiology and disease surveillance within HA HSTA SID. The role directs professionals across epidemiology, disease investigators, and health analysts to implement surveillance programs, evaluate performance, and coordinate grant activities.

Ideal candidates have extensive public health leadership experience, a strong track record in supervising senior staff, and experience with federally funded programs

Qualifications

• At least seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in public health, healthcare administration, or a related field.
• Minimum five years supervising program managers or senior-level staff within a healthcare or public health setting.
• Experience overseeing federally funded programs, including compliance monitoring, performance management, and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement major programs and policies related to independent surveillance and investigation of infectious disease.
• Provide supervision and professional guidance to managers and coordinating staff by defining objectives.
• Evaluate division function to identify deficiencies and promote improvements to achieve desired results.
• Manage grant applications for epidemiology and disease surveillance programs and evaluate staff performance.

Skills

Public health leadership

Supervisory experience

Grant management / Federal funding

Clinical systems experience

Strategic planning

Job description

We are excited in your interest to join DC Health (The District of Columbia Department of Health), a nationally accredited public health department ( https://phaboard.org/ ) Where our Vision is for Washington, D.C. to be the healthiest city in America. We believe that all people - no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability, or geographic location - should have the opportunity to live healthy lives.

DC Health is focused on providing the essential public health services (10 Essential Public Health Services) necessary to protect and promote the health of all people in all communities and remove systemic and structural barriers that have resulted in health inequities through the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (PH Core Competencies.)

Bring your professional career to Washington, D.C., the most dynamic and diverse city in the country. Join us as you are appreciated, developed, and rewarded and play a vital role in DC Health achieving our Strategic Priorities and Values:

Strategic Priorities Values

Promote a culture of health and wellness Servant Leadership and Teamwork

Address the social determinants of health Transparency, Integrity and Accountability

Strengthen public-private partnerships Strategic Thinking, Creativity and Innovation

Close the chasm between clinical medicine and public health Health Equity applied to all that we do

Implement data driven and outcome-oriented approaches to program and policy development Know our brand and be informed ambassadors

Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health (DOH). DOH promotes health, wellness, and equity across the district, and protects the safety of residents, visitors, and those doing business in the nation’s capital. DOH believes that all people - no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability, or geographic location - should have the opportunity to live healthy lives.

This position is located at the Department of Health, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD and TB administration (HAHSTA), Strategic Information Division (SID). The incumbent supervises several epidemiologists, program assistants, disease investigators, doctors, nurses and health analysts. The incumbent is responsible for the planning, directing, coordinating, and administering of the comprehensive disease surveillance and investigation programs which include Federal, state, and local functions.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Incumbents will develop and implement major programs and policies related to independent surveillance and investigation of infectious disease. Providing supervision and professional guidance to managers and coordinating staff by defining objectives and advising on the broader aspects of methods to be employed to reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes. Other additional duties include evaluating the function and overall operation of the Division to detect deficiencies and promote improvements to achieve desired results. Conducting epidemiological investigations and implements actions to identify or prevent diseases in the community, investigating and assessing situational problems and risks associated with incidences of disease.

The incumbent is responsible for providing consultation and advice to other health programs, hospitals, and institutions where uncertainty exists as to the evaluation of disease from a public health standpoint. Managing the preparation and completion of grant applications for programs and projects related to epidemiology and disease surveillance. As well as evaluating and providing assessment of employee performance, develops employee training needs, and ensures training requirements are met.

Qualifications and Education

This position requires one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is the experience that is directly related to the position which has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Preferred skills, experience: At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public health, healthcare administration, or a related field, including a minimum of five (5) years supervising program managers or senior-level staff within a healthcare or public health setting. Demonstrated executive leadership experience overseeing multiple programs simultaneously, including setting strategic direction, ensuring performance accountability, and aligning initiatives under a unified framework. Strong experience overseeing federally funded programs, including compliance monitoring, performance management, and reporting requirements. Experience working with clinical systems, hospitals, or healthcare partners and translating public health goals into operational healthcare environments.

Licenses and Certifications

None required.

Working Conditions / Environment

The incumbent must be able to carry out official duties in a variety of settings and conditions. Routine work will occur primarily in an office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Employment Sponsorship

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently.

Agency Wide Consideration

Qualified individuals that submit applications for this vacancy may be considered for other current open vacancies for which they qualify within DC Health.

Tour of Duty

Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:45pm

Area of Consideration

Open to the Public

Promotion Potential

No Known Promotion Potential

Duration of Appointment

MSS At-Will - This is a Management Supervisory Service (MSS) appointment. Persons appointed to MSS positions do not acquire permanent status, but serve at the pleasure of the appointing personnel authority and may be terminated at any time.

Pay Plan, Series and Grade

MS-685-14

Collective Bargaining Unit

This position is not covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement

Position Designation

This position has been designated as Security Sensitive. Pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying security sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:

• (a) Criminal background check;
• (b) Traffic record check (as applicable);
• (c) Consumer credit check (as applicable);
• (d) Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; and
• (e) Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.

EEO Statement

The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.