JOB
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
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Designs, coordinates, conducts and evaluates epidemiological studies, including determining the methods, areas and extent of investigation and data collection required for the evaluation of disease patterns, environmental hazards, and general conditions of the community; monitors disease trends.
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Assesses risks of epidemics, communicable diseases, or environmental hazards and provides information and recommendations regarding potential epidemic trends or patters, including causation, and measures for prevention, control and mitigation.
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Keep apprised of professional, technical and scientific literature and reports relating to communicable disease and environmental epidemiology to keep abreast of developments in the field.
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Establish and maintain information and surveillance systems to monitor community health status /trends.
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Evaluates performance and cost effectiveness of public health programs.
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Participates in a variety of meetings, committees, study groups and task forces in the community.
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Prepares clear and concise epidemiological reports and publications.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Level I
Experience:
None.
Education:
A graduate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a closely related public health field or a bachelor’s degree in a public health related field and two (2) years of experience in designing and conducting epidemiological studies and interpreting epidemiological or demographic data.
Level II
Experience:
One (1) year of experience designing and conducting epidemiological studies and interpreting epidemiological or demographic data.
Education:
A graduate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a closely related public health field or a bachelor’s degree in a public health related field and two (2) years of experience in designing and conducting epidemiological studies and interpreting epidemiological or demographic data. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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