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State of Missouri · 1 week ago

Lead Epidemiologist - Data (4808004)

Jefferson City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

The State of Missouri is seeking a Lead Epidemiologist - Data to provide direct support to the Missouri Healthcare-Associated Infection/Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) Program. This role involves data management, statistical analysis support, and serving as a subject matter expert for healthcare facilities regarding the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).

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Responsibilities

Serve as HAI/AR Program Lead for data management, including collection, cleaning, and summarization of data

Serve as HAI/AR Program Lead for the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) with CDC, internal, and external partners for healthcare-associated infections, multidrug-resistant organism, and antimicrobial use and resistance module NHSN submission and data needs

Provide statistical analysis support for HAI/AR Program for internal and federal grant related projects

Assist with maintaining collaborative communications with healthcare facilities and local public health agencies regarding healthcare-associated infections and multidrug-resistant organisms within their facilities and jurisdictions

Assist healthcare facilities with the on-boarding of NHSN reporting, as necessary

Qualification

Epidemiological techniquesStatistical analysisStatistical software RStatistical software SASMaster of Public HealthCommunication skills

Required

Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with at least 2 years of relevant public health experience

Demonstrated proficiency in common statistical software platforms (R, SAS, etc.)

Excellent written and oral communication skills across a variety of audience types

Demonstrated proficiency in epidemiological techniques, methods, and surveillance, with the ability to interpret and analyze epidemiological findings

Preferred

Concentration in either Epidemiology or Biostatistics

Benefits

Defined pension plan

Generous amounts of leave and holiday time

Eligibility for health insurance coverage

Company

State of Missouri

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The State of Missouri is a group of outstanding people that accomplish extraordinary things for our folks every day.

Founded in 1820

Jefferson City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://mo.gov

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