What are the responsibilities and job description for the EPIDEMIOLOGIST I position at State of Hawaii?
Recruitment Information
This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Kauai District Health Office
Epidemiology and Information Services Section.
The position is located in Lihue on the Island of Kauai.
$6,399 - $9,109 per month, commensurate with training & experience
If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact Hazel Kashiwabara at Hazel.Kashiwabara@doh.hawaii.gov.
The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Health.
Duties Summary
Exempt, non-civil service, full-time, permanent appointment. This position is in the Epidemiology and Information Services (EIS) section at the Kauai District Health Office (KDHO), Department of Health (DOH). The function of this organizational unit is to provide cross-cutting services to Kauai District Health Office programs. This unit supports Division-wide program planning, development, coordination, implementation, evaluation, and communication regarding division-wide initiatives and program-specific activities. The primary purpose of this position is to monitor and improve the health status of the Kauai community by conducting epidemiologic surveillance, assessments, and analyses related to community health in areas such as communicable diseases, chronic diseases, exposure to environmental hazards, health impacts of climate change, health equity, health impacts of disasters, and others as directed.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Master’s degree in Epidemiology or Master’s Degree in Public Health or a health-related field for which the incumbent completed and passed at least three (3) epidemiological methods courses, one of which must be at an advanced level, and at least two (2) biostatistics courses requiring mastery of large dataset management and epidemiologic analyses using statistical software or tools. Each qualifying course should have fulfilled a minimum of two (2) credit hours. Additional coursework in data science, analytics, or informatics is preferred.
LICENSE: Possession of a valid State of Hawaii motor vehicle operator’s license is preferred.
Who May Apply
LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
Other Information
This position is exempt from civil service. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be “at will.”
How to Apply:
Submit cover letter, contact information, completed State of Hawai’i Application for Non-Civil Service Appointment, salary requirements, and detailed resume to:
Department of Health
P.O. Box 3378
Honolulu, Hawaii 96801-3378
Attn: Recruitment & Examination
Visit the Department of Health website at: https://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/
Recruitment deadline is 5 working days from posting for position 125513.
Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:
Hazel Kashiwabara at Hazel.Kashiwabara@doh.hawaii.gov.
NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Health regarding this exempt position.
Salary : $6,399 - $9,109
