epidemiologist i.3007800 - Dallas, United States - Dallas County

Description

Job Title: Epidemiologist at Public Health Department

• Performs epidemiological investigation activities related to analyzing and interpreting illness data collected as part of a bioterrorism surveillancepublic health emergency team.
• Assists with the development, maintenance and analysis of a standard data collection system.
• Performs statistical analyses of health data, to include descriptive analysis, univariate analysis, trend analysis, multiple logistic regression, and survival analysis, and reviews data results and reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Secures and analyzes data concerning specific causes of morbidity and mortality prepares literature, graphs, and demonstrations concerning epidemiology disease control and compiles and maintains related reports.
• Facilitates the collection of data with healthcare providers, municipal health departments, and hospitals in the county.
• Investigates the origin of infectious diseases, establishes control procedures, and provides epidemiological direction to a local program of case-finding and follow-up work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, or in a job related field of study.
• Two (2) years of work related experience.

Special Requirements:

• Skilled in the use of standard software applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public.
• Requires knowledge of principles, practices, current developments, and techniques related to epidemiology, public health, and disease outbreak investigations.
• Must have a valid Texas Drivers License and good driving record. Will be required to provide a copy of 10-year driving history.
• Must maintain a good driving record and remain in compliance with Article II, Subdivision II of Chapter 90 of the Dallas County Code.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• Standard office Environment.