CDC Foundation is hiring a
Senior Public Health Epidemiologist, Remote - United States

Summary

The Senior Public Health Epidemiologist will support the Communicable Disease Senior Management Team at the CDC Foundation, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting statistical data, and providing technical expertise in the assigned area. The role involves assisting with grant deliverables, operational requirements, trend analysis, independent statistical analysis, and developing policies and procedures for new disease control programs.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of epidemiologic principles, investigations, surveillance, study design, descriptive statistics, statistical analysis and interpretation of statistical data and scientific literature
• Considerable knowledge of biostatistics including the use of statistical software and statistical programming languages
• Considerable knowledge of computers, database design, management and manipulation
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Master's degree in Epidemiology or closely related health field from an appropriately accredited institution
• Two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Work with Epi Section/CD Branch leadership and unit managers to identify priorities and strategies to meet grant deliverables
• Identify priorities and implement strategies to meet operational requirements
• Collect, analyze and interpret statistical data and prepare epidemiologic and program/performance reports
• Provide epidemiological and program data for consultation and assist in the development and coordination of plans to reduce the risk of negative health outcomes including death
• Serve as a technical expert in the assigned area
• Perform trend analysis and independent statistical, epidemiological and program/performance analysis
• Assist with coordination, tracking, and reporting on progress in achieving the milestones within the Communicable Disease Branch Data Modernization plan
• Assist with developing and implementing the Communicable Disease Branch Workforce Development Plan