Vaccine-Preventable Disease Epidemiology Lead

Ohio Department of Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,208,000 - 121,228,800; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Health seeks an experienced epidemiology investigation supervisor to plan, implement, and manage the statewide epidemiology program for vaccine‑preventable diseases. The role includes developing section policies, procedures, and supervising investigators.

Responsibilities include leading outbreak investigations, evaluating surveillance data quality, and drafting publications. Official transcripts are required for all post‑high school achievements.

Qualifications

• Graduate core program in public health or preventive medicine completed.
• 12 months of epidemiology investigation experience in a local or federal health agency, including 6 months at Epidemiology Investigator 3 level (65763).
• OR 6 months experience as Epidemiology Investigator 3, 65763.
• OR equivalent evidence of minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and manage statewide epidemiology program for vaccine‑preventable diseases.
• Lead outbreak investigation and control efforts for identified infectious diseases.
• Supervise lower‑level epidemiology investigators and staff.

Skills

Public Health

Budgeting

Interviewing

Management

Program Management

Coaching

Collaboration

Teamwork

Leading Others

Developing Others

Education

Graduate degree in public health or preventive medicine

Job description

The Ohio Department of Health seeks an experienced epidemiology investigation supervisor to plan, implement, and manage the statewide epidemiology program for vaccine‑preventable diseases. The role includes developing section policies, procedures, and supervising investigators.

Responsibilities include leading outbreak investigations, evaluating surveillance data quality, and drafting publications. Official transcripts are required for all post‑high school achievements.