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Epidemiologist III - 64002602
This position works as a county epidemiologist responsible for communicable disease investigations for the Florida Department of Health in Nassau - Epidemiology Program. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Executive Community Health Nursing Dir-SES. Responsibilities include epidemiologic investigations, contact tracing and implementation of control measures; surveillance, data analysis and generation of reports; and other duties including participating in outreaches and providing education to the community and providers. This position may also assist in investigating diseases of environmental origin and perform joint investigations with Environmental Health team. The incumbent will conduct outbreak investigations and perform field visits to homes, schools, hospitals, daycare and other entities. The incumbent will assure timely and accurate investigation and follow up of reportable communicable diseases and conditions. This role includes on-call duties for disease reporting and guidance. Public Health Competency Domain 1: Analytical/Assessment skills Public Health Competency Domain 2: Policy development/Program planning skills Public Health Competency Domain 3: Communication skills Public Health Competency Domain 6: Public Health Sciences skills Public Health Competency Domain 7: Management skills Public Health Competency Domain 8: Leadership and Systems Thinking skills Provides a broad range of services in the Epidemiology Program as a county epidemiologist. Assists with the required reporting of communicable diseases and conditions in Nassau County. Coordinates, investigates and controls outbreaks of suspected diseases in the community. Conducts epidemiological investigations and provides appropriate entities information relative to disease transmission. Provides information to facilities such as schools, daycares, and nursing homes. Participates in the investigation of environmental health threats by collecting and analyzing health and environmental data, preparing interpretation of findings and disseminating recommended prevention and control measures. Conducts investigations on diseases of environmental origin such as but not limited to infections caused by waterborne, foodborne, heavy metals and other environmental agents. Performs field assessments and investigations along with the Environmental Health and Regional teams. Provides either consultative or tactical expertise to assist in the identification, investigation and control of incidents, situations or occurrences which may endanger public health. This may include conducting an epidemiologic assessment and providing infection control training. Creates reports using local, state and federal data. Assists in the health assessment of the county and its sub-populations using epidemiological and biostatistical reporting tools. Analyzes data for outbreaks and communicable disease surveillance reports using advanced programming techniques such as Excel, SAS or SPSS. Monitors and follows up on several state and local data reporting sources, including hospital, clinical and laboratory data. Responds to biological events within an incident command structure under an emergency support function and in state and local law enforcement/emergency services events. Uses existing and implements new queries in the syndromic disease surveillance system (ESSENCE-FL) to assist in identifying non-reported reportable diseases and potential outbreaks. Monitors and follows up on syndromic disease reporting activities for evidence of biologic events that may be linked to terrorism or potential disease outbreaks. Analyzes and provides comparative data and syndromic disease reports from peer counties and from available national syndromic reporting systems. Assists the health officer and program director in formulating responses to the community regarding communicable disease outbreaks and attends meetings with state and local officials regarding public health issues. Summarizes and reports assessment information in compliance with reportable disease requirements and to in-house stakeholders. Assists in preparation of grant proposals and other documentation required for securing funds for program needs. Prepares, proofreads, edits, and/or routes correspondence to internal and external partners, as well as other entities with accuracy and promptness. This will include journal articles, publications and spreadsheets. Develops assessment and assurance monitoring systems in collaboration with health department management and with community stakeholders. Attends and/or facilities meetings and attends conferences representing the department. Appears at public meetings, lectures to groups as requested and assists with preparation of public service announcements and statements to the media. Communicates in writing, in person, and through electronic means concisely and positively. Takes initiative to multi-task with accuracy. Communicates and solves problems appropriately. Exhibits and maintains a positive attitude while working independently and in a team setting. Provides quality educational opportunities and training for students. Works with the management team, physicians, nurses, disease intervention specialists and other staff to develop and provide an interdisciplinary team approach to case management. Participates in quality improvement activities. Attends staff meetings, in-services, seminars and trainings for self-improvement, increased competency, and retention of skills. Participates in orientation and staff development programs for persons working in the Epidemiology Program. Knowledge of epidemiology and disease control. Knowledge of statistical methods and applications Ability to evaluate and interpret epidemiological and statistical data pertaining to the control of communicable diseases. Knowledge of Merlin, ESSENCE, CDC Epi Info and other epidemiologic applications. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Statistical Software including Excel and SAS or SPSS. Ability to perform public speaking. Tactful interpersonal, interviewing, and organizational skills Ability to explain the principles of exposure, infection, infectious period, high-risk interactions, symptoms of diseases, and prevention and control interventions. Ability to present information clearly and concisely orally and in writing. Minimum: Master's degree from an accredited college of university with a major in one of the physical or natural sciences, environmental health or public health. At least two years of related professional experience. Knowledge of surveillance protocols and data collection techniques for disease monitoring and investigation. Ability to utilize appropriate terminology, principles, and techniques used in epidemiological research, analysis, data collection, and data management. A valid Driver's license. Preferred: 2 or more years of professional experience conducting epidemiologic investigations, health surveillance, or public health data analysis. Demonstrated experience working with surveillance systems (e.g., MERLIN, ESSENCE, STARS, public health databases, and clinical or community health datasets. Yulee Clinic
This position works as a county epidemiologist responsible for communicable disease investigations for the Florida Department of Health in Nassau - Epidemiology Program. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Executive Community Health Nursing Dir-SES. Responsibilities include epidemiologic investigations, contact tracing and implementation of control measures; surveillance, data analysis and generation of reports; and other duties including participating in outreaches and providing education to the community and providers. This position may also assist in investigating diseases of environmental origin and perform joint investigations with Environmental Health team. The incumbent will conduct outbreak investigations and perform field visits to homes, schools, hospitals, daycare and other entities. The incumbent will assure timely and accurate investigation and follow up of reportable communicable diseases and conditions. This role includes on-call duties for disease reporting and guidance. Public Health Competency Domain 1: Analytical/Assessment skills Public Health Competency Domain 2: Policy development/Program planning skills Public Health Competency Domain 3: Communication skills Public Health Competency Domain 6: Public Health Sciences skills Public Health Competency Domain 7: Management skills Public Health Competency Domain 8: Leadership and Systems Thinking skills Provides a broad range of services in the Epidemiology Program as a county epidemiologist. Assists with the required reporting of communicable diseases and conditions in Nassau County. Coordinates, investigates and controls outbreaks of suspected diseases in the community. Conducts epidemiological investigations and provides appropriate entities information relative to disease transmission. Provides information to facilities such as schools, daycares, and nursing homes. Participates in the investigation of environmental health threats by collecting and analyzing health and environmental data, preparing interpretation of findings and disseminating recommended prevention and control measures. Conducts investigations on diseases of environmental origin such as but not limited to infections caused by waterborne, foodborne, heavy metals and other environmental agents. Performs field assessments and investigations along with the Environmental Health and Regional teams. Provides either consultative or tactical expertise to assist in the identification, investigation and control of incidents, situations or occurrences which may endanger public health. This may include conducting an epidemiologic assessment and providing infection control training. Creates reports using local, state and federal data. Assists in the health assessment of the county and its sub-populations using epidemiological and biostatistical reporting tools. Analyzes data for outbreaks and communicable disease surveillance reports using advanced programming techniques such as Excel, SAS or SPSS. Monitors and follows up on several state and local data reporting sources, including hospital, clinical and laboratory data. Responds to biological events within an incident command structure under an emergency support function and in state and local law enforcement/emergency services events. Uses existing and implements new queries in the syndromic disease surveillance system (ESSENCE-FL) to assist in identifying non-reported reportable diseases and potential outbreaks. Monitors and follows up on syndromic disease reporting activities for evidence of biologic events that may be linked to terrorism or potential disease outbreaks. Analyzes and provides comparative data and syndromic disease reports from peer counties and from available national syndromic reporting systems. Assists the health officer and program director in formulating responses to the community regarding communicable disease outbreaks and attends meetings with state and local officials regarding public health issues. Summarizes and reports assessment information in compliance with reportable disease requirements and to in-house stakeholders. Assists in preparation of grant proposals and other documentation required for securing funds for program needs. Prepares, proofreads, edits, and/or routes correspondence to internal and external partners, as well as other entities with accuracy and promptness. This will include journal articles, publications and spreadsheets. Develops assessment and assurance monitoring systems in collaboration with health department management and with community stakeholders. Attends and/or facilities meetings and attends conferences representing the department. Appears at public meetings, lectures to groups as requested and assists with preparation of public service announcements and statements to the media. Communicates in writing, in person, and through electronic means concisely and positively. Takes initiative to multi-task with accuracy. Communicates and solves problems appropriately. Exhibits and maintains a positive attitude while working independently and in a team setting. Provides quality educational opportunities and training for students. Works with the management team, physicians, nurses, disease intervention specialists and other staff to develop and provide an interdisciplinary team approach to case management. Participates in quality improvement activities. Attends staff meetings, in-services, seminars and trainings for self-improvement, increased competency, and retention of skills. Participates in orientation and staff development programs for persons working in the Epidemiology Program. Knowledge of epidemiology and disease control. Knowledge of statistical methods and applications Ability to evaluate and interpret epidemiological and statistical data pertaining to the control of communicable diseases. Knowledge of Merlin, ESSENCE, CDC Epi Info and other epidemiologic applications. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Statistical Software including Excel and SAS or SPSS. Ability to perform public speaking. Tactful interpersonal, interviewing, and organizational skills Ability to explain the principles of exposure, infection, infectious period, high-risk interactions, symptoms of diseases, and prevention and control interventions. Ability to present information clearly and concisely orally and in writing. Minimum: Master's degree from an accredited college of university with a major in one of the physical or natural sciences, environmental health or public health. At least two years of related professional experience. Knowledge of surveillance protocols and data collection techniques for disease monitoring and investigation. Ability to utilize appropriate terminology, principles, and techniques used in epidemiological research, analysis, data collection, and data management. A valid Driver's license. Preferred: 2 or more years of professional experience conducting epidemiologic investigations, health surveillance, or public health data analysis. Demonstrated experience working with surveillance systems (e.g., MERLIN, ESSENCE, STARS, public health databases, and clinical or community health datasets. Yulee Clinic