Antimicrobial Stewardship (As) Epidemiologist / Scientist (Remote In Ca)

SUMMARY 

The Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) Program in the Center for Health Care Quality of the California Department of Public Health is responsible for the prevention, surveillance, and reporting of infections in California as mandated by Health and Safety Code. With support from federal funding, the HAI Program employs infection preventionists, public health educators, epidemiologists, and other staff to develop strategies and perform activities for the prevention of and response to infections associated with the receipt of healthcare.

The HAI Program developed a multiyear strategy to promote and improve Antimicrobial Stewardship (AS) in California healthcare facilities. This includes but is not limited to implementing projects in healthcare settings serving vulnerable populations and analyzing antimicrobial use and resistance (AUR) data to inform these activities.

This Antimicrobial Stewardship Epidemiologist Scientist will provide epidemiologic and statistical support and analyses of California healthcare facility data obtained from HAI Program AS projects, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) AUR module, the Department of Health Care Access and Information data sets, and other state and federal data sources as relevant to support AS-related activities, reports, presentations, and publications.

This is a temporary, grant-funded, full-time, benefited position. This position is expected to last through July 31, 2027 and is dependent on available funding.

 The salary range for this position is $85,824 to $95,078 annually depending on experience/qualifications.

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume with the application to be considered.

If hired for this position, applicant will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 prior to the start date or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying the applicant for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Participates in the design, planning, and implementation of epidemiologic, biostatistical and other data analysis methods of moderate complexity for AS-related activities and projects
• Provides expertise and support to enhance data collection and management for AS projects
• Contributes to the acquisition, extraction, merging, and analyses of HAI, AS, AR, and other healthcare facility data from relevant sources integral to the design, planning, and implementation of data analysis methods described above
• Develops and writes protocols for new projects, including Institutional Review Board review and approval
• Participates in the conceptualization, planning, implementation, and evaluation of AS initiatives to develop and conduct epidemiologically-sound evaluation plans, protocols, and data collection tools
• Conducts literature reviews pertaining to AS
• Conceptualizes, coordinates, and produces manuscripts, reports, data visualizations, presentations, and other materials that describe or interpret AS-related analyses for scientific and lay audiences
• Presents at meetings and scientific conferences, if applicable
• Participates in conference calls with partners at healthcare facilities, CDPH, CDC, academic institutions, local health departments, and other external organizations as relevant 

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Performs other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master’s degree in public health; master’s or doctorate (e.g., DrPH, Ph.D) degree in epidemiology, biostatistics or related field preferred.
• At least two years of post-graduate experience in public health, required
• Evidence of prior publications as a primary or co-author
• Knowledge and use of statistical software such as Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) or R, required
• Proficiency in epidemiologic and biostatistical methods required
• Experience designing and conducting epidemiologic studies
• Experience in HAI, AS, or AR preferred
• Basic knowledge and use of data visualization software, such as Microsoft Power BI or Tableau, preferred 

OTHER SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES 

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of epidemiology, biostatistics, and public health fundamentals and principles
• Experience analyzing and interpreting complex data
• Experience linking large datasets
• Knowledge of current developments in public health
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team comprised of individuals across different agencies, disciplines, and locations
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and abilities
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Knowledge of and skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and Power Point
• Fluency in spoken and written English, required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand: Frequently
• Walk: Frequently
• Sit: Frequently
• Handling / Fingering: Occasionally
• Reach Outward: Occasionally
• Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally
• Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: Occasionally
• Lift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs
• Push/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs
• See: Constantly
• Taste/ Smell: Not Applicable

Key

• Not Applicable: Not required for essential functions
• Occasionally: (0 - 2 hrs/day)
• Frequently: (2 - 5 hrs/day)
• Constantly: (5+ hrs/day) 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Remote with occasional travel for selected in-person meeting at the Richmond, CA campus.

Must have Internet access at a remote location. 

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)