Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
Public Health
Job Classification Title
Publ Hlth Epidemiologist (NS)
Position Number
65031176
Grade
MH15
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Description of Work
The primary role of the Maternal Health (MH) Epidemiologist is to support data collection, analysis, and evaluation activities to inform and strengthen maternal health initiatives. This role involves identifying, analyzing, and interpreting public health data to support ongoing program needs, guiding decision-making, and meeting reporting and deliverable requirements.
The MH Epidemiologist manages and analyzes data from multiple sources to monitor maternal health outcomes, identify disparities, and assess the impact of innovation-focused programs. They are responsible for compiling, maintaining, and reporting data to support efforts aimed at improving maternal health outcomes. In addition to supporting surveillance activities, the MH Epidemiologist contributes to program evaluation by assessing effectiveness, identifying areas for improvement, and supporting continuous quality improvement efforts.
The MH Epidemiologist will serve as the lead Epidemiologist for the Maternal Health Innovation (MHI) program. The MHI Program maintains and builds on state-level initiatives focused on expanding access to comprehensive care, enhancing state maternal health data capacity, and implementing innovative interventions to improve outcomes for populations disproportionately impacted by maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity (SMM).
Key Duties Include:
- Conduct epidemiologic analyses to monitor maternal health indicators and identify emerging trends.
- Manage and maintain datasets from multiple surveillance and reporting systems to ensure data quality and usability.
- Query, transform, and analyze data using statistical software such as SAS or R.
- Interpret statistical results to produce clear, actionable findings that guide program decision‑making.
- Develop epidemiologic reports, summaries, and presentations to meet internal, external, and grant‑related deliverable requirements.
- Assess maternal health program effectiveness by conducting evaluation activities and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Support continuous quality improvement processes by providing data-driven recommendations.
- Collaborate with program staff and partners to strengthen maternal health data capacity and support implementation of evidence‑based interventions.
- Perform literature reviews to inform program strategies and ensure alignment with current scientific evidence.
- Provide technical expertise in epidemiologic methods, data interpretation, and analytical tools to support maternal health initiatives.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
Expert proficiency in statistical software such as SAS and R, demonstrated through routine querying, transformation, and analysis of large epidemiologic datasets.
Advanced experience designing and executing epidemiologic and program‑evaluation studies using established scientific methodologies, including study design, sampling methods, and data interpretation.
Proficient use of data visualization platforms, including tools such as Tableau or Power BI, to develop clear, interpretable visual products that support maternal health reporting and decision‑making.
About the NC Division of Public Health (DPH):
The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.
About The Women, Infant and Community Wellness Section (WICWS):
The Women, Infant and Community Wellness Section develops and promotes programs and services that protect the health and well-being of infants and of women during their child-bearing years. The goal is to improve the overall health of women, reduce infant sickness and death, and strengthen families and communities.
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits .
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ .
DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303 , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members .
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected] . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Master's degree in Epidemiology or closely related health field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of related experience
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement
T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Tresha Walker
Email:
[email protected]
