Lead Epidemiologist - Data

Job Description:

Lead Epidemiologist - Data

Description

Job Location: This position will be located at the main campus in Jefferson City, or at one of the DHSS Regional Offices (Raytown, Columbia, St. Louis), pending approval and space availability.

Why you’ll love this position:

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS 100% FUNDED THROUGH FEDERAL GRANT OPPORTUNITIES AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGES IN THE FEDERAL GRANT STRUCTURE, INCLUDING FINANCIAL ALLOCATIONS.

This Lead Epidemiologist - Data position position provides direct support to the Missouri Healthcare-Associated Infection/Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) Program. As a Lead Epidemiologist, you will be responsible for data management for the HAI/AR Program, including developing and running case summary reports and providing any needed statistical analysis support. This positions also serves as the designated program lead for CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and would serve as NHSN subject matter expertise for healthcare facilities across the state.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay

• Serve as HAI/AR Program Lead for data management, including collection, cleaning, and summarization of data
• Serve as HAI/AR Program Lead for the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) with CDC, internal, and external partners for healthcare-associated infections, multidrug-resistant organism, and antimicrobial use and resistance module NHSN submission and data needs
• Provide statistical analysis support for HAI/AR Program for internal and federal grant related projects
• Assist with maintaining collaborative communications with healthcare facilities and local public health agencies regarding healthcare-associated infections and multidrug-resistant organisms within their facilities and jurisdictions
• Assist healthcare facilities with the on-boarding of NHSN reporting, as necessary

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with at least 2 years of relevant public health experience, concentration in either Epidemiology or Biostatistics is preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in common statistical software platforms (R, SAS, etc.) is desired
• Excellent written and oral communication skills across a variety of audience types
• Demonstrated proficiency in epidemiological techniques, methods, and surveillance, with the ability to interpret and analyze epidemiological findings

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Corey Lance, HAI/AR Program: Corey.Lance@health.mo.gov

Salary:

$65,649.79 per Year