- Analyzes surveillance data to track the cause, effect, and course of epidemics (e.g., prevalence, incidence, time trends, risk factors on various populations)
- Assists senior staff in the analysis of epidemiological data and the preparation of narrative reports describing the causes of morbidity and mortality
- Writes programs or uses various software (e.g., SAS) to generate complex data summaries, tables, charts, and graphic displays or to perform difficult manipulation of data
- Locates, organizes, and summarizes epidemiological literature for inclusion in reports or for use as background material on new areas of investigation
- Assists senior staff in designing surveys for data collection and reporting
- Works with senior staff in designing disease intervention programs and in recommending program changes based on the analysis of epidemiological data
- Validates the integrity of databases by generating tabular summaries to check for inconsistencies and devises statistical procedures to resolve discrepancies
- Assists in identifying new causes and risk factors associated with morbidity and mortality, conducting special studies, and researching information from local health agencies
- Monitors the timely collection of data from department clinics
epidemiologist ii - Chicago, United States - City of Chicago
Description
EPIDEMIOLOGIST IIJob Number:
Description
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Epidemiologist II
Department of Public Health
Number of Positions: 2
This position is open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City's Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: AND
1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"
2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')
3. Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION
Mission
CDPH works with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient and Healthy Chicago.
Under supervision, the person in this position will be assessing and guiding infectious disease surveillance, analyzing surveillance and public health intervention data.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES