EPIDEMIOLOGIST II

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MDH, PHPA, Infectious Disease Prevention and Health Services Bureau

The main purpose of this position is to conduct analysis and reporting of statewide HIV, STI and viral hepatitis surveillance data to inform prevention and care programs for the alleviation of adverse health effects. This position will be responsible for analyzing statewide data to describe HIV, STI and viral hepatitis syndemic trends across the state of Maryland, generating reports and statistics, evaluating changes in prevention and health services outcomes, and proposing practices or policies based on findings that promote public health. This position recommends programmatic changes to enhance the effectiveness of various HIV, STI and viral hepatitis programs across the state based on analyses of surveillance and client level data. This position will use HIV, STI and viral hepatitis data to identify people who require intervention/services and provide linkage and medical services in conjunction with local health departments under the direction of the state epidemiologist (physician). This position will support statewide infectious disease outbreak investigation and response activities, as well as work across units in the bureaus to achieve goals. This position will participate in the MDH Epidemiologist On-Call System and other outbreak response activities, under the direction of the State Epidemiologist which includes attendance at weekly outbreak meetings, biweekly infectious disease updates, monthly epidemiologist-on-call reviews and quarterly epidemiologist-on-call trainings, as well as periodic service as the 24 hour a day, 7 days a week MDH on-call epidemiologist. This position requires general supervision and will provide leadership and guidance to junior-level epidemiologists.

Education: A Master’s degree in the field of Public Health from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of three graduate courses in Epidemiology and one graduate course in Biostatistics.

Experience: Two years of experience in designing and conducting epidemiological studies and investigations for disease surveillance as an Epidemiologist after receipt of the Master’s degree.

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Science classifications or Clinical Lab, Medical Scientists, or Bio Medical Lab Officer specialty codes in the health research field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

The desired candidate should possess the following:

1. Experience analyzing and interpreting epidemiological data using SAS.

2. Experience in data management, data analysis, report writing and presenting data.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, No postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.