Epidemiology Investigator 2, STI Surveillance

Schedule: Full-time

About Us:

DID YOU KNOW... that, annually, Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are two of the highest reported diseases in the state? The epidemiologists who power our STI data collection/surveillance are fighting that trend - as well as the rising concern of syphilis - but we need our whole team to fight effectively. Are you ready to put your epidemiological training to work to help protect and improve the health of Ohioans?

What You'll Do:

Investigate STI occurrence (routine or outbreak):

Conduct or monitor others conducting data collection (interviews, medical record abstraction, etc.)

Interpret and analyze data (e.g., cause, spread, etc.)

Monitor process of specimen collection, delivery to laboratory and reporting of results for special study projects.

Conduct computerized statistical analysis (via SAS and/or other programs)

Produce and distribute/post reports, including infographics

Forward or fill data requests as directed

Conduct and coordinate electronic data transmissions including electronic lab reporting

Tabulate & analyze epidemiological data using standard statistical measures (e.g., measure variability, statistical significance of association, incidence & prevalence rates)

Assist in development of database projects, including database quality control

Ensure that data reported to the Ohio Department of Health is accurate and complete

Work collaboratively with public health professionals, laboratories, and health care providers to improve STI surveillance and reporting

Assist with training users on data systems used by STI Surveillance and with the development of training materials

Represent the team in meetings/conferences and make presentations to public health professionals and/or public

Unusual Working Conditions:

May require travel

May be away from home and normal work site up to 30 days during emergencies

May be exposed to contagious and communicable diseases and toxic or hazardous chemicals

Completion of graduate core program in public health or preventive medicine; AND

3 courses or 9 months' experience in the use of statistical computer software packages; AND

1 course or 3 mos. exp. in epidemiology; AND

1 course or 3 mos. exp. in physiology; AND

1 course or 3 mos. exp. in statistics; AND

1 course or 3 mos. exp. in human relations; AND

1 course or 3 mos. exp. in interviewing; AND

6 mos. exp. working in research or specific laboratory identifying or researching infectious or chronic diseases &/or related environmental health problems; AND

Must be able to provide own transportation

OR

6 months' experience as an Epidemiology Investigator 1 (65761) with the State of Ohio; AND

Must be able to provide own transportation

OR

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

Graduate or advanced degree in public health or preventive medicine

Experience in data management and monitoring

Experience in database computer software packages, e.g., Access, Excel

Experience in statistical software, (e.g., SAS, STATA, or SPSS)

One (1) or more courses in Biostatistics

Training in or experience working with programs related to STIs or other infectious diseases

Experience in creating tables, figures, graphs, charts displaying health-related data

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education and active disciplinary record.

EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within 5 working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.