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CDC Foundation · 2 months ago

Epidemiologist

Hawaii, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$70K/yr - $85K/yr

1+ years exp

The CDC Foundation is partnering with the State of Hawai’i Department of Public Health to enhance drowning data collection and surveillance efforts. The Epidemiologist will design and implement epidemiological research and support the comprehensive drowning surveillance system, focusing on fatal and nonfatal drowning injuries among Hawaiians.

Health Care

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborate with participating counties to collect detailed data on drowning and develop recommendations for an ongoing statewide system for collecting relevant drowning data

Provide authoritative scientific guidance or consultation to other scientists and staff contributing to research, surveillance, and prevention of injuries

Conduct and may lead analyses on the burden and circumstance of drowning

Disseminate results through presentations and reports, including reports to the state legislature

Work effectively with partners from other agencies, multi-disciplinary professionals, lay organizations, individuals, and other water safety stakeholders

Minimal travel (5%) may be required within the state to contribute to pilot project goals, as necessary, and may include overnight stays

Qualification

EpidemiologyBiostatisticsPublic health surveillanceData managementData analysisSASRSTATAMS Power BISound judgmentCollaborationCommunicationInitiativeFlexibility

Required

Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a background in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health or closely related disciplines is required

A minimum of one year of experience leading the analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data

Experience in data management and analysis with programs such as SAS, R, STATA or MS Power BI

Experience conducting public health surveillance, including design and implementation of surveillance data systems

Understanding of drowning or other injury prevention epidemiology

Experience working collaboratively with diverse partners and stakeholders, including government agencies at various levels, advocacy groups, and public health practitioners

Experience disseminating and translating data/research findings for diverse audiences utilizing various tools and methods (e.g., creation of reports/presentations/fact sheets)

Demonstrates a high degree of initiative and flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, able to communicate effectively in a positive and professional manner and able to prioritize activities when under tight deadlines

Sound judgment and maturity exemplified by consistent professionalism in dealing with individuals at all levels both internally and externally

Preferred

Preference will be given to applicants currently residing in Hawaii

Benefits

Plus benefits

Company

CDC Foundation

Glassdoor4.4

The CDC Foundation builds innovative partnerships to advance the Centers for Disease Control.

Founded in 1994

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.cdcfoundation.org

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