Epidemiologist

Rhode Island Department of Health Foundational Epidemiologist Summary The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has retained Knowledge Services to provide a Foundational Epidemiologist to support The Cancer Registry Program. The purpose of this classification is to serve as an entry-level epidemiologist responsible for carrying out a range of investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities. Responsibilities · Support the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of surveillance and prevention efforts. · Perform analyses by using statistical techniques commonly employed in epidemiologic evaluations to investigate and analyze observed outbreaks. · Use databases for analysis of health problems. · Use surveillance systems to collect disease or health outcome data. · Generate descriptive analyses of surveillance data for a variety of audiences. · Identify surveillance data needs, implement new or revise existing surveillance systems, reports key findings from the surveillance system, and support evaluation of surveillance systems. · Provide scientific advice and technical assistance to various public, private, and nonprofit health and health-related state and local agencies and organizations. · Assist in developing recommended evidence-based interventions and control measures in response to epidemiologic findings with appropriate cultural/social/political framework · Assure data quality. · Prepare written and oral reports and presentations that communicate necessary information to agency staff and the public. · Collaborate with community partners and clinical staff to support epidemiologic investigations. · Apply principles of good ethical/legal practice as they relate to study design and data collection, dissemination, and use. · Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: · Strong attention to detail · Ability to multitask in a high energy, fast paced environment · Strong time management skills (organization, prioritization, multitasking) · Basic knowledge of the cause, transmission, treatment, and prevention of communicable and other conditions of public health importance. · Basic knowledge of methods of public health surveillance and disease outbreak investigations · Working knowledge of biostatistics, computer data analysis, data quality assurance, and data management techniques · Strong oral and written communication skills · Strong customer service skills · Some knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies regarding the reporting and control of disease · Working knowledge of statistical software packages. (MS Excel/Access, SAS, SPSS, R, etc.) · Working knowledge of ArcGIS preferred Education and Experience: · A Master’s degree in public health (MPH) or a Master of Science degree in public health (MSPH) with a focus on epidemiology or analysis and assessment or · Bachelor’s in epidemiology with ≥ 2 years of experience · Experience in the use of video/web conferencing tools (such as MS Teams) and Microsoft Office software (i.e., Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Outlook) · Experience working with statistical software packages. Preferred Qualifications · Experience working in Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, PowerBI. · Experience working with ArcGIS or other geospatial packages. · Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. · Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and present statistical data. · Experience with data collection, analysis, and production of reports · Some experience in epidemiology, public health, or a related area · Experience with database management systems, especially those used to manage population-based disease data. Job Type: Contract Pay: $38.69 - $39.91 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Cardiology Public Health Schedule: 8 hour shift Experience: Public health: 7 years (Required) Data management: 5 years (Required) SAS: 8 years (Required) Ability to Relocate: Providence, RI: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: On the road