Zoonotic & Emerging Disease Epidemiologist

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan forgiveness

Work from home policy

Benefits package

Job summary

The NYC Health Department seeks an experienced Zoonotic and Emerging Disease Epidemiologist to join the Bureau of Communicable Diseases. You will lead surveillance for zoonotic and vector-borne diseases in humans and animals and collaborate with city, state, and federal partners.

You will develop surveillance protocols, oversee data collection in Maven, manage case and contact investigations, and mentor interns. Strong SAS/analytic skills and clear communication are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with disease surveillance, infectious diseases, and database management.
• Ability to work independently and in teams to collect and analyze data, including leading outbreak and cluster investigations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interpret data and convey concepts clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance surveillance practices and disease case investigation protocols.
• Conduct case investigations and routine surveillance of emerging zoonotic diseases in humans and animals.
• Oversee case and contact investigations for emerging zoonotic diseases.
• Oversee and ensure collection, management and analysis of quality data for surveillance and research.
• Manage ZVDU data within Maven and coordinate with Maven staff.
• Work on analytic projects and respond to data requests as needed.
• Develop protocols related to avian and novel influenza for staff and trainees.
• Collaborate with Environmental Health on surveillance and research.
• Participate in outbreak investigations and large BCD outbreaks as needed.
• Supervise seasonal interns and engage in outreach to medical and veterinary communities.
• Contribute to community outreach and education; address health inequities in interactions with diverse populations.

Skills

Disease surveillance

Outbreak investigations

Data analysis

SAS

Verbal communication

MS Office

Independence

Tools

SAS

Maven

Job description

The NYC Health Department seeks an experienced Zoonotic and Emerging Disease Epidemiologist to join the Bureau of Communicable Diseases. You will lead surveillance for zoonotic and vector-borne diseases in humans and animals and collaborate with city, state, and federal partners.

You will develop surveillance protocols, oversee data collection in Maven, manage case and contact investigations, and mentor interns. Strong SAS/analytic skills and clear communication are required.