Epidemiologist #1609 - Chest Clinic/Epidemiology - Health Services Division

The Hamilton County Health Department has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health Department employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health Department maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health Department employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community.

Under general supervision of the Epidemiology Manager; manages data and conducts epidemiological evaluations and studies in communicable and environmental diseases and general population health. Participates in making health and risk assessments and provides expertise to health department physicians, medical professionals, other departmental personnel and environmental regulatory personnel. Will plan and conduct disease investigations; develop and maintain disease surveillance systems; collect, analyze and interpret statistical data and prepare reports; help develop disease control policies and procedures; serve as a technical expert in assigned area(s), providing technical assistance and consultative services to colleagues.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)Master's Degree in Public Health at an accredited college or university with an emphasis in Epidemiology or a related field that includes a minimum of two (2) graduate level courses in Epidemiology and two (2) graduate-level courses in statistics or biostatistics. One year of direct work experience in the field of epidemiology performing study design, implementation, or analysis is also required.
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Master's Degree in Public Health at an accredited college or university with an emphasis in Epidemiology or related field that includes a minimum of two (2) graduate level classes in advanced methodology and two (2) graduate level courses in statistics or biostatistics. One (1) year of direct work experience within the field of Epidemiology performing study design, implementation or analysis is also required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work requires extensive utilization of computer keyboarding, data collections and analysis, and travel to agency meetings and program development.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspxEmployment Type: FULL TIME