Epidemiologist

The City of Nashua is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Public Health Division as the Epidemiologist. Take your career to the next level with us as opportunities for growth and development await!

JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Director of Public Health and Community Services, this position is responsible for providing epidemiologic expertise in investigations of morbidity and mortality, social determinants of health, and compiling, maintaining and analyzing health data. This position is also responsible for identifying disease agents and threats that may cause harm leading to adverse health conditions and environmental hazards. Additionally, this position will assist in disease outbreaks, surveillance and emergency preparedness activities, and serve as a subject matter expert on public and environmental health issues to advance prevention efforts, health equity and health promotion to ensure the health and well-being of the public. Performs other duties as assigned by the Division Director. This is a full-time Unaffiliated position, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, but may also include some weekend and night hours. The position is Grade 15, salary dependent upon experience.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a Master’s Degree in Public Health with specialization in epidemiology or a Master’s Degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Biology or Nursing, and have a minimum of two years of professional experience with chronic disease, infectious disease, injury control, communicable disease investigation and control methods, environmental epidemiology, and risk assessment. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Must have knowledge of microbiology and pathophysiology disease causation and control measures as well as familiarity with the core functions of public health practice and the relevance of the essential services of public health to disease investigation, surveillance, and control, public health emergency response
• Health policy analysis experience is a plus.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Publisher, web based tools and social media and be able to use at least one statistical analysis tool (i.e. Epi-Info, SAS, StatsPlus, SPSS).
• Community engagement and effective communication skills necessary.
• Ability to navigate effectively through diverse cross-cultural interactions.
• Must have availability to work weekends and after hours for outbreaks and emergency preparedness events.

BENEFITS
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Mandatory Participation in NH Retirement System (Pension)
• 457 Retirement
• Vacation/Sick/Personal Time
• Weekly Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement

HOW TO APPLY
If you are looking to start or further your career with the City of Nashua, submit a cover letter, application, resume, and three professional references at: http://applitrack.com/nashua/onlineapp/.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - Recruiting practices shall be consistent with State and Federal Law (12/10/202