What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tuberculosis Epidemiology Investigator 3 - 20013658 position at Ohio Department of Health?
What You'll Do
The Bureau of Infectious Diseases (BID) is seeking an experienced Epidemiologist to join the Tuberculosis (TB) Program. This position will investigate endemic or epidemic situations of TB through in-house or onsite visits, data collection, epidemiologic studies, & appropriate statistical analysis using computer software packages (e.g., SAS, REDCap, SPSS, STATA). Additional duties may include:
Position Qualifications
Completion of graduate core program in public health or preventive medicine; 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in use of statistical computer software packages; 6 mos. exp. as epidemiology investigator with local or federal health agency; must be able to provide own transportation.
OR
6 mos. exp. as Epidemiology Investigator 2, 65762; must be able to provide own transportation.
OR
Equivalent Of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment Noted Above.
Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
Job Skills: Public Health
Technical Skills: Data Analytics, Data Modeling, Public Health
Professional Skills: Analyzation, Interpreting Data, Written Communication
Educational Transcript Requirements
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.
Organization
Health
Agency Contact Name and Information
Ryan Fischer
Unposting Date
Feb 26, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Health Department Building
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
32.08
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM (flexible)
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Public Health
Technical Skills
Data Analytics, Data Modeling, Public Health
Professional Skills
Analyzation, Interpreting Data, Written Communication
Agency Overview
About Us:
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.
The goal of the Bureau of Infectious Diseases (BID) is to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases (e.g., foodborne outbreaks, general infectious diseases, healthcare-associated infections, influenza, meningitis, tuberculosis, vaccine-preventable diseases, waterborne outbreaks, zoonotic diseases and vector-borne diseases).
The Bureau of Infectious Diseases (BID) is seeking an experienced Epidemiologist to join the Tuberculosis (TB) Program. This position will investigate endemic or epidemic situations of TB through in-house or onsite visits, data collection, epidemiologic studies, & appropriate statistical analysis using computer software packages (e.g., SAS, REDCap, SPSS, STATA). Additional duties may include:
- Serve as the epidemiology lead worker for internal and external colleagues.
- Initiate, design, and investigate outbreaks to improve the understanding of TB in Ohio.
- Monitor the impact of TB surveillance and control measures and provide mitigation recommendations.
- Monitor patterns in TB distribution and spread through epidemiologic analysis from TB case data and other sources to predict increases or decreases in morbidity and mortality.
- Act as the primary contact for TB surveillance.
- Participate in transmission of data between clinics, the Ohio Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC).
- Assist supervisor in preparation of investigations and research for publication.
- Give presentations at professional meetings and respond to information requests from healthcare providers, public health officials and general public.
Position Qualifications
Completion of graduate core program in public health or preventive medicine; 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in use of statistical computer software packages; 6 mos. exp. as epidemiology investigator with local or federal health agency; must be able to provide own transportation.
OR
6 mos. exp. as Epidemiology Investigator 2, 65762; must be able to provide own transportation.
OR
Equivalent Of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment Noted Above.
Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
- Graduate or advanced degree in public health or preventive medicine
- Two or more courses in epidemiology or biostatistics
- Experience with surveillance of tuberculosis or other infectious diseases
- Experience using statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, R)
- Experience working with local health jurisdictions, health care providers, or laboratories
- Experience in planning and organizing studies/projects to investigate health issues
- Experience in infectious disease outbreak or cluster identification and response
- Experience in database computer software packages (e.g., Access, Epinfo, REDCap)
- Experience as a lead worker
Job Skills: Public Health
Technical Skills: Data Analytics, Data Modeling, Public Health
Professional Skills: Analyzation, Interpreting Data, Written Communication
Educational Transcript Requirements
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.
Organization
Health
Agency Contact Name and Information
Ryan Fischer
Unposting Date
Feb 26, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Health Department Building
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
32.08
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM (flexible)
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Public Health
Technical Skills
Data Analytics, Data Modeling, Public Health
Professional Skills
Analyzation, Interpreting Data, Written Communication
Agency Overview
About Us:
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.
The goal of the Bureau of Infectious Diseases (BID) is to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases (e.g., foodborne outbreaks, general infectious diseases, healthcare-associated infections, influenza, meningitis, tuberculosis, vaccine-preventable diseases, waterborne outbreaks, zoonotic diseases and vector-borne diseases).
Salary : $32 - $34
