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Surveillance Epidemiologist

Summary

The job is for a Surveillance Epidemiologist who will manage disease surveillance data, assist with investigations, conduct trainings, coordinate grant activities, and communicate disease information. The role is based in Tallahassee, Florida but remote candidates within the state are also considered.

Requirements

• MPH, MSPH, MS or equivalent degree in epidemiology or a health-related field
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong data analysis and data visualization skills and a firm understanding of public health surveillance, syndromic surveillance, and surveillance system evaluation methodologies
• Experience with analysis software such as SAS, SQL, Access, R, and/or other analytical tools

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, coronavirus disease 2019, and other diseases of public health significance
• Manage, analyze, and summarize disease surveillance data from a variety of sources and systems
• Respond to respiratory disease-related inquiries from the media and public
• Assist county health department epidemiologists with investigations of deaths and other disease case investigations
• Coordinate laboratory testing and report data to CDC as needed
• Provide written and verbal guidance to CHD epidemiologists reporting disease outbreaks in Merlin, Florida’s reportable disease surveillance system
• Review disease outbreak reports in Merlin
• Assist CHD epidemiologists with conducting respiratory disease surveillance in their counties, including reporting of activity levels to the state
• Conduct yearly trainings for CHD epidemiologists on disease surveillance
• Communicate disease surveillance information at regular meetings with colleagues at CHDs and at the state office
• Coordinate grant-related activities, including ensuring all deliverables are met, submitting quarterly reports, and writing a yearly application
• Serve as a liaison between the various sections within Florida's public health departments