Epidemiologist

Galveston County Health District is seeking an Epidemiologist! 
This position is responsible for performing investigations related to notifiable diseases/conditions, disease outbreaks and/or public health preparedness activities in Galveston County and other counties when requested by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

We can offer you:
• Excellent benefits; including an Amazing retirement package, Affordable Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off plans, Free Life Insurance, FREE Long-Term Disability, FREE parking and much more!  
• Team-oriented environment 
• Salary Rate: Commensurate with Experience  
 
We want you to join our team of professionals and begin a long-term career with us! If you meet the criteria listed below, please apply. 

Required: 
•    Master’s degree in Public Health, Natural Sciences, or a related field
•    Minimum of 2 years’ experience in epidemiology tracking and investigating reportable health conditions
•    Previous work experience as a public health epidemiologist in a government setting preferred
•    Bilingual Spanish helpful but not required
•    Must maintain 24/7 accessibility for potential emergencies unless prior arrangement made with supervisor
•    Must have satisfactory DMV/MVR background check
•    Ability for spur of the moment transportation without relying on organization vehicles
•    Must pass criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening
•    Customer Service Oriented
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Excellent Computer Skills MS Office
•    Must be willing and able to work evening and weekend hours if necessary
•    Must be in compliance with GCHD Immunizations policy
•    Must be in compliance with ICS training requirements

An equivalent combination of education and work experience which appropriately demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above-described essential functions will be considered when hiring for this role.  

Traditional Duties:
•    Investigate assigned reportable diseases/conditions, according to protocol, for analysis by the program director and

      diagnosis by the Local Health Authority (LHA).
•    Research information and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Department of

      State Health Services (DSHS) on disease prevention.
•    Assist with public health preparedness response readiness planning.
•    Assist in the development of policies and procedures that support public health preparedness and response.
•    Intake and collect data, verify and establish case definition, submit early notification to the program director and LHA of        findings or potential public health threats.
•    Identify contacts (treated and untreated).
•    Research and present state and national guidelines for disease prevention and control, brief the Epidemiology Manager        and LHA on all findings.
•    Obtain and implement prevention and control strategies as directed by the Epidemiology Manager and LHA 
•    Track and investigate elevated childhood blood levels.
•    Participate as a member of the 24/7 on-call team.
•    Monitor the health of Galveston County residents by active and passive surveillance of data.
•    Assist the program director in collecting and analyzing data on investigative activities and findings.
•    Assist in preparing monthly reports for the United Board of Health.
•    Assist in preparing immunization report, outbreak tracking report and public health emergency preparedness (PHEP)       

      surveillance/epidemiology report for DSHS.
•    Enter all completed cases into the NEDDS database and perform quality assurance reviews of data files.
•    Review and abstract medical records, laboratory results, and other documents from health care providers.
•    Refer reports for residents of other counties to DSHS or other local health departments.
•    Manage blood lead databases, disease registry and hepatitis database.
•    Inform and educate target population, local epidemiology contacts, and public health professionals via Regroup

      notification system preparing memorandums and public health information for dissemination after approval.
•    Attend meetings and training as assigned.
•    Support and maintain Regroup database.
•    Enter and update contacts in Regroup.
•    Act as liaison and establish rapport with medical facilities and other stakeholders involved in disease reporting and

      surveillance activities, as needed.
•    Serve as backup to the Epidemiology Manager when needed.
•    Coordinate elevated blood lead activities.
•    May require periodic overnight travel and long hours/overtime during disease outbreaks, emergency situations or public

      health disasters.
•    Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

No Phone Calls Please

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Our Mission: Protecting and Promoting the One Health of Galveston County