State of Washington

The Governor’s Interagency Council on Health Disparities (Council) is seeking a visionary Social Epidemiologist (Epidemiologist 2 Non-Medical) to join our team in advancing health equity and justice across Washington state.. As the Council’s Social Epidemiologist (Epi 2 Non-Medical), you will play a pivotal role in designing and conducting research, epidemiological analyses, and evaluations to inform our decision-making process.. We're thrilled to announce an enticing full-time permanent position for an Epidemiologist 2 (Non-Medical) to join our dynamic team.. A Master’s degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, public policy, or a closely allied field.. As a frontline defender of our communities, DOH collaborates with partners around the clock to impact the lives of every Washingtonian and visitor.

epidemiologist

Are you passionate about creating a healthier and more equitable future for all? Do you thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments where your research skills can drive policy change?
The Governor’s Interagency Council on Health Disparities (Council) is seeking a visionary Social Epidemiologist (Epidemiologist 2 Non-Medical) to join our team in advancing health equity and justice across Washington state.
Make a difference
As the Council’s Social Epidemiologist (Epi 2 Non-Medical), you will play a pivotal role in designing and conducting research, epidemiological analyses, and evaluations to inform our decision-making process. Your work will be instrumental in helping us understand how social and policy determinants intersect to impact the health of communities who are marginalized, guiding the development of innovative policy strategies.
Responsibilities Include:
Supervise the Council’s Health Policy Analyst.
Design and conduct innovative research and epidemiological analyses on topics of statewide significance, including complex and controversial issues.
Analyze associations between social/policy factors and health outcomes, incorporating approaches that examine intersecting inequities.
Collaborate with diverse partners, including community-based organizations, government agencies, Tribal organizations, and academic institutions.
Facilitate interagency collaboration and policy innovation to eliminate inequities and advance health justice.
Prepare and disseminate clear, accurate, and accessible reports, presentations, and visual products to communicate research findings to various audiences.
Work Setting
We're thrilled to announce an enticing full-time permanent position for an Epidemiologist 2 (Non-Medical) to join our dynamic team. This home-based opportunity allows you to work from anywhere within the breathtaking boundaries of Washington State, with some travel required to the Tumwater campus or other locations in Washington for Council meetings, team meetings, and other functions.
Required Qualifications
A Master’s degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, public policy, or a closely allied field.
AND,
Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.
Experience with and an understanding of the social/structural determinants of health, including how racism and other systems of oppression impact health and well-being, which may be gained through experience working with diverse communities.
Experience working with or major coursework in biostatistics, including experience with statistical software and/or analyzing and interpreting quantitative datasets.
Experience applying qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Verbal and written communication skills, including experience translating complex and technical subject matter into information understandable for a broad range of audiences.
Experience in the following:
Building partnerships and working collaboratively with people, including facilitating meetings and presenting technical information. (This position will need to facilitate council/subcommittee meetings and present information in a variety of settings.)
Experience organizing and prioritizing multiple assignments, sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities, to produce work products that are accurate, thorough, and on time.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.
Experience with equity and social justice and the roles institutional racism and oppression play in creating or exacerbating inequitable outcomes across sectors, including lived experience.
Experience in health justice or health equity, including lived experience.
Experience designing quantitative or mixed-methods research approaches or protocols to analyze multidimensional data and information.
Experience with community-based and/or community-partnered participatory research.
Experience working with Tribal Nations and a firm understanding and respect for Tribal Sovereignty and Rights, or lived experience.
Experience developing and using decolonized research methods.
Dual language proficiency.
Ph.D. in epidemiology or similar social or public health field.
About the Council
The mission of the Governor’s Interagency Council on Health Disparities (Council) is to develop statewide policy recommendations to eliminate health inequities by race/ethnicity and gender. The Council was established through legislation in 2006 (RCW 43.20.270, 43.20.275. 43.20.280). The Council consists of 17 members: 14 state agencies, boards, and commissions; 2 Governor-appointed consumer representatives; and a Chair who is the Governor or the Governor’s designee. The Council is distinct from but is staffed by the State Board of Health. To learn more about the Council, visit https://healthequity.wa.gov / . To learn more the SBOH, visit https://sboh.wa.gov/ .
About DOH
Join the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding public health. As a frontline defender of our communities, DOH collaborates with partners around the clock to impact the lives of every Washingtonian and visitor. We’re not just an organization; we’re a catalyst for change, guided by our core values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement. Our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington’s health is in motion, and we invite you to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of the state by joining us in this exciting journey. Your work at DOH truly matters.
Why DOH
We are dedicated to your work-life harmony and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, designed to support your lifestyle. To learn more about “Why DOH”, visit Work@Health .
Application Process
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of communities across Washington state, we invite you to apply for the Social Epidemiologist position with the Governor’s Interagency Council on Health Disparities. Together, we can build a future where health equity is a reality for all .
Intrigued? Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:
A cover letter (without personal pictures) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
A current resume (without personal pictures) .
Three (3) or more professional references , to be listed in your profile under the references section, which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led.
Attachments : Do not attach any documents that include photos, letters of recommendation, or private information ( transcripts, social security number, year of birth, etc.).
Veterans : Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.
DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.
For questions regarding this recruitment or accommodations related to the application or selection process, contact Kristina.Cox@doh.wa.gov , (360) 485-5249.
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Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions
With or without accommodation, I am willing and able to:
Work a full-time 40-hour work week and occasionally adjust work-schedule or work more than 40 hours per week to meet business needs, which may include evenings and weekends. A flexible work schedule will be considered upon request and supervisor approval.
Occasionally travel alone or with another person throughout the state, which may include overnight stays.
Legally operate a state- or privately-owned vehicle or provide alternative transportation while on state business. SUBSCRIBE to DOH Job Alerts This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) advertised in this recruitment are filled, this recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration. Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile or attachments. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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