Job Information
Idaho Division of Human Resources Epidemiologist in Boise, Idaho
Epidemiologist
Posting Begin Date: 2024/09/18
Posting End Date: 2024/09/29
Category: Public Health
Sub Category: Health Services
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Boise, ID, United States
Minimum Salary: 26.70
Maximum Salary: 33.37
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Description
Vision: Healthy People in Healthy Communities
Mission: Partnering to promote and protect health in our communities
Values: Excellence / Positive Impact / Partnership / Innovation / Credibility / Humanity
Are you looking for an opportunity to serve the communities of Ada, Elmore, Valley and Boise counties? Do you crave a job where you can make a difference and serve the public? Central District Health (CDH) (https://cdh.idaho.gov/) is currently recruiting for a motivated individual to join our dedicated group of public health professionals as an Epidemiologist with our Communicable Disease Control (https://cdh.idaho.gov/health/communicable-diseases/) team. This position will work in our Boise office.
The successful candidate will embrace our agency values, have excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, a positive attitude, and will be organized and driven to provide exceptional service. If you have a passion for helping others and making a positive impact in your community, perhaps it’s time you considered a rewarding career with CDH.
CDH is dedicated to living our values, is focused on a healthy work/life balance, has a culture that is centered on teamwork and empowerment, and provides an amazing benefit package including: PERSI Retirement Benefits (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/) (consistently ranked as one of the nation's best lifetime defined benefit retirement plans), Medical/Dental Benefits (https://ogi.idaho.gov/benefits-plans/) (employee plans are available at no cost) and Life Insurance (https://ogi.idaho.gov/life-disability/) for both the employee and eligible dependents. Paid time-off includes vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately upon hire, 11 paid holidays per year, and paid parental leave. Educational benefits include up to $2500 per year tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) .
Typical Duties:
Disease Investigation:
Investigate reportable diseases and outbreaks in both office and field settings;
Assist with case management duties including contract tracing and connection to testing and treatment resources;
Perform or coordinate biological sample collection (e.g., phlebotomy, stool sample collection).
Analysis and Reporting:
Analyze epidemiological data;
Write outbreak reports;
Share lessons learned and best practices with colleagues;
Prepares detailed reports of investigations, surveys, and interviews;
Develops conclusions and recommendations regarding disease mitigation and control.
Education/Outreach:
Assist in the development of written or verbal communication to medical providers and the general community;
Present disease trend and/or prevention information to local healthcare workers, community organizations, and policy-makers;
Provide training and technical assistance relative to assigned program areas to internal staff, other health care providers, agencies, educational institutions, and the public;
Maintain relationships with broader health community;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Considerable knowledge of contemporary principles and practices of epidemiology;
Experience applying principles and practices of epidemiology.
The Most Desirable Candidates Will:
Be licensed, or have eligibility for licensure, to practice registered nursing in Idaho (e.g., RN, BSN) and have at least 1 year of experience applying epidemiological principles, OR
Possess a master's degree in public health, science (with an emphasis in epidemiology), health sciences or related degree and have at least 1 year of related experience;
Possess and maintain a valid Idaho driver's license.
Supplemental Information:
Please note: The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check.
Thank you for your interest in joining Central District Health’s team!
If you have questions about this position please contact us at:
Email:[email protected]
Phone: 208.327.8503
CDH is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. Employees of CDH are required to refrain from the use of any nicotine products. CDH will not hire tobacco or nicotine users.
CDH is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. CDH prohibits discrimination against any individual based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, disabilities, veterans’ status or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
CDH is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact 208.327.8503, or email[email protected].
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
Notice: Idaho’s Public Health Districts are agencies that are authorized by the State of Idaho as independent bodies. District employees are not State of Idaho employees, rather District employees who receive benefits through the Office of Group Insurance.
