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Texas Department of State Health Services · 3 days ago

Epidemiologist I

El Paso, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$4,020.33/mo - $4,633.50/mo

Texas Department of State Health Services is committed to public health and is seeking an Epidemiologist I to join their team. The role involves conducting epidemiologic investigations, analyzing data to detect trends and outbreaks, and providing training in disease reporting and public health preparedness.

Health Care

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collects and analyzes epidemiologic data to detect trends, outbreaks, unusual occurrences, and other possible adverse public health events related to infectious diseases

Conducts epidemiologic case investigations and responds to disease outbreaks

Position will use databases, spreadsheets, and epidemiology statistical software to track cases, generate maps and prepare reports to disseminate findings as part of data management and analysis

Abstracts and reviews medical charts

Works with the Epidemiology Supervisor to develop procedures for handling and investigating notifiable conditions

Develops and implements plans and strategies to improve timeliness and completeness of reporting, reduces reporting barriers, raise awareness of reporting laws and regulations, and improve the standardization of collected data elements necessary to assess, measure, and improve reporting and surveillance

Assists in Quality Assurance of regional data, prepares reports and presents findings

Participates in regional syndromic surveillance activities

Participates in disaster epidemiology focused activities

Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with a wide variety of epidemiology and surveillance partners such as: local health departments, infection control staff, physicians, laboratories, school nurses, regional communicable disease staff, and others involved in public or private healthcare

Provides accurate, timely and relevant technical information to partners and the public when requested

Maintains appropriate levels of confidentiality during all investigations

Works to identify and promote awareness and understanding of current issues of concern and trends related to communicable disease

Assembles appropriate epidemiological and laboratory resources to address disease outbreak investigations or surveillance projects

Participates as a member of the Epidemiology Response Team (ERT) and under the direction of the Epidemiology Supervisor, may respond to an all-hazards event, large disease outbreak, or public health emergency in PHR 9/10 or elsewhere in Texas

Participates in regional all-hazards response planning and implementation of disaster epidemiology, preparedness and response activities and exercises

Assists the Epidemiology Supervisor in the development of epidemiology workplans, progress reports, and assessments

Participates in the on-call rotation to assure 24/7 availability on holidays, weekends, and after normal business hours

Participates in inventory and storage of response equipment and supplies required to support public health response and field deployments

Develops, designs, and assists Epidemiology Supervisor with the implementation of training programs and presentations targeting the improvement of reporting and surveillance of notifiable conditions and public health preparedness initiatives

Supports programmatic efforts to improve reporting and awareness through the preparation of epidemiological articles, fact sheets, reports, and brochures

Develops oral/written presentations regarding epidemiology, disease reporting, surveillance, and public health preparedness

Promotes preventative measures through community education of residents, city and county officials, and other partners

Uses databases, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and other electronic technology to present information

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation

Qualification

EpidemiologyData analysisStatistical methodsPublic health preparednessPublic speakingTechnical report writingIndependent judgmentTraining developmentTravel readinessMedical terminologyQuestionnaire creationCollaborationConfidentialityCommunication

Required

Master's or Doctorate advanced degree from an accredited college or university in Infectious Disease, Epidemiology, Statistics, Nursing, Public Health, or related field

Texas Class C driver's license or equivalent from another state to safely operate a motor vehicle

Must be able to meet travel requirements (20% day and 10% night)

Must be willing to work beyond working hours other than Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, during public health emergencies

Benefits

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

In addition to rewarding, meaningful work, DSHS offers a variety of benefits, which can be found by visiting: https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance.