Molecular Epidemiology Director

Description

Pay Grade: Q

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Job Responsibilities

• Establish goals and a work plan for the new advanced molecular detection (AMD) Epidemiology Section. Contribute to AMD capacity building activities in multiple infectious disease concentrations.
• Hire and manage the Molecular Epidemiologist II
• Work closely with AMD laboratorians, bioinformaticians, data scientists, and academic consultants in Georgia to analyze genomic datasets, build reusable bioinformatics pipelines, and run routine analysis pipelines and workflows.
• Work closely with database developers to build a data management system for AMD data
• Participate in national AMD Epidemiology meetings and working groups
• Provide technical, programmatic, and logistical support for funded projects and coordinate activities with grant project.
• Act as a liaison between developers, bioinformaticians, laboratory, and subject matter experts to provide support and technical guidance.
• Assist with implementing AMD trainings for public health epidemiologists. Staff should be able to contribute and present content in these trainings.
• Stay informed on modern, state-of-the-art bioinformatics methodologies and recommendations from federal partners.
• Receive, interpret, and respond to requests for data from DPH.
• Maintain existing datasets and corresponding documentation.
• Assist in developing recommendations for data-driven, evidence-based interventions, policies, and control measures in response to epidemiologic findings.
• Prepare written reports and presentations that communicate necessary information to staff, the public, and partners.
• Identify surveillance needs; assist with design, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of public health surveillance systems.
• Provide epidemiologic input into epidemiologic studies, public health programs, and community public health planning processes.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics or a closely related field AND Two years of experience supervising/leading epidemiologic programs
OR
Master's degree in Public Health or a closely related field AND Three years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field in a supervisory or team lead role
OR
Two years at the lower level or position equivalent with management/supervisory responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising epidemiologists and epidemiologic programs
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• DrPh, MPH or MSPH, awarded by an Association of Schools of Public Health accredited program, with a concentration in Epidemiology or at least 24 credit hours in epidemiology and biostatistics
• At least three years of experience performing epidemiologic activities
• Relevant knowledge of job area indicated by at least 3 graduate-level credit hours or one year of work experience in that area

Additional Information

The Georgia Department of Public Health commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
Relocation assistance is not provided.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email you request to DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov by the closing date of this announcement.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.