NEOGOV · 10 hours ago
Surveillance Epidemiologist
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expHarris County Public Health is seeking a Surveillance Epidemiologist to enhance public health outcomes through disease control activities. The role involves conducting epidemiology surveillance investigations, participating in research and data analysis, and establishing outreach relationships with community partners.
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Responsibilities
Conduct epidemiology surveillance investigations for emerging and re-emerging disease conditions and conditions of public health significance, including outbreaks, targeted active surveillance, and public health emergencies. Provide consultation and make recommendations for control measures and prevention based on public health guidelines
Provide 24/7 disease surveillance coverage on a rotating basis with other epidemiologists
Participate in research activities which may include the design, preparation, and review of reports from analyses of surveillance data, literature reviews, and other information. Produce or contribute to special reports and statistical analysis of epidemiological investigations to ensure readiness for responding to emerging and communicable diseases, Bioterrorism, outbreaks of infectious diseases, and other public health threats and emergencies. These may include activities such as monthly morbidity reports, annual reports, and outbreak investigation summary reports
Establish and maintain relationships with hospital infection control preventionists, school health care coordinators, and nurses to promote reporting of Texas notifiable conditions. Initiate active surveillance in daycares, schools, and long-term care facilities etc. when an outbreak occurs
Provide educational presentations based on surveillance data and other information tailored to diverse audiences and community partners, such as schools
Other duties as assigned including special tasks involved with responding to emergency event
Qualification
Required
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health disciplines such as Epidemiology, biomedical sciences, statistics, or related science degree
At least one (1) year of experience working in a public health-related area, such as local health department disease investigation, college or university public health project, clinical or public health laboratory, disease surveillance, or statistical project
Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire) along with a good driving record for regular local travel when needed to attend other local health departments or State, Regional Health department meetings and trainings
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Proficient with statistical analysis software (SPSS, STATA, SAS, R, or Epi Info)
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
Ability to write reports and technical papers
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
Ability to work well with public and staff members
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Benefits
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
One (1) floating holiday per year
Paid Parental Leave*
Sick Leave
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Professional learning & development opportunities
Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
Flexible work schedule*
METRO RideSponsor Program*
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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