Epidemiological Analyst - Jefferson County Department Of Health

TARGET CLOSE DATE

05/03/2024

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The Jefferson County Department of Health seeks a highly skilled and driven Epidemiological Analyst. This role involves gathering and organizing epidemiological data and analyzing findings to assess the impact of different strategies, programs, and initiatives for the department. Responsibilities include coordinating data collection for health-related programs and disease surveillance efforts, as well as proposing prevention and intervention measures based on analysis. Successful candidates will leverage expertise in statistics, epidemiology, and public health to deliver work that meets rigorous professional standards.

Jefferson County Department of Health

The Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH), located in Birmingham, Alabama, is a nationally accredited public health agency that is at the forefront of preventing disease, promoting healthy living, and ensuring quality healthcare access for all Jefferson County residents. With a rich history spanning decades, the JCDH plays a vital part of the public health infrastructure and consistently demonstrates its commitment to the health and well-being of County residents through preventive care, health education, and disease control. Through innovative programs, evidence-based interventions, outreach initiatives, and a diverse and highly-skilled team of professionals, the JCDH fosters a healthier environment and serves as a trusted resource for promoting wellness and preventing illness throughout the region.

A Career with the Jefferson County Department of Health

With the vision of "A healthier Jefferson County for all," the Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) is a place to find a rewarding career in public health. JCDH is committed to making a difference and believes that everyone deserves to have access to quality health care, and are committed to making that happen. Whether you are looking for a clinical position, a public health education position, or something in between, JCDH has a place for you. JCDH works to ensure there is a supportive and collaborative work environment, valuing teamwork and cooperation, and are committed to helping employees succeed. JCDH strives to provide and maintain a highly competitive compensation structure, excellent health and medical benefits, and a strong and secure retirement and pension plan, along with other employee wellness benefits and programs. Employment at JCDH will provide an opportunity to commit to their mission to prevent disease and assure access to quality health care, promote a healthy lifestyle and a healthy environment, and protect against public health threats. In addition to their values of Compassion for every life touched, Respect for each other and those served, Collaboration within the community, Integrity in every action, and Innovation to advance the JCHD mission. Working at the JCHD can offer a career that provides meaning and the opportunity to truly make a difference.

As an employer, the JCDH maintains a highly competitive compensation structure, excellent health and medical benefits, and a secure retirement and pension plan, along with other employee wellness benefits and programs. Joining the JCDH team provides not only the opportunity for a productive and secure career, but also a career that provides meaning and the opportunity to make a true difference within the local community.

To learn more, please visit www.jcdh.org.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in Public Health or Epidemiology.

• Experience using a statistical software package, such as SAS, SQL, SPSS or R, to analyze data.

Preferred Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications are examples of experience and education considered to be highly desirable by hiring agencies.

• Driver's license.

• Experience working with and/or facilitating a diverse group of individuals and authority.

• Post college experience in multi-modal method of data collection and analysis.

• Experience in community strategic planning initiatives.

• Experience conducting evidence-based research.

• Experience with disease surveillance/investigation.

• Experience with GIS Mapping programs.

Job Duties:

• Develops written material on various topics by creating presentations, reporting department activities, converting data into charts and graphs and writing research articles in order to distribute relevant and timely information to internal and external customers.

• Produces information about outbreaks, epidemiological studies, interventions programs and productivity studies by compiling, analyzing and interpreting data, using written, graphic and tabular summaries in order to communicate findings to internal and external customers.

• Participates in professional development activities by attending conferences, seminars and committee meetings to keep aware of developments in the field, and to stay current with the knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines in order to provide the best resources for the Health Department.

• Converts data into useable reports (e.g., employee/department productivity, health statistics) for internal (e.g., Nutrition Director, Disease Control) and external (e.g., state and local agencies, CDC) customers using various computer programs (e.g., SAS, Excel, Crystal Reports, Power BI) to educate others on key public health topics.

• Analyzes and interprets data on various topics (e.g., tuberculosis, obesity, salmonella) using statistical software packages, such as SAS and Microsoft BI, to identify potential public health risks and project outcomes for health department programs.

• Acts as the liaison between the Jefferson County Department of Health and other agencies (e.g., State Health Department, local/federal agencies) to give/receive epidemiological, productivity and program intervention information.

Compensation & Benefits

The Health Department of Jefferson County offers a competitive compensation package, including:

• Salary range: $52,832.00 - $81,972.80 (starting salary is commensurate with experience)

• A State-sponsored pension retirement under a "defined benefit" plan with the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA), where employee retirement payments are computed using a formula that considers several factors, such as length of employment and salary history

• Excellent medical insurance with low employee monthly contribution

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Term Life & AD&D, Whole Life Insurance, and Short-term Disability options

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• Generous holiday schedule

Competencies:

• Adaptability & Flexibility.

• Computer & Technology Operations.

• Customer Service.

• Learning & Memory.

• Leadership & Management.

• Mathematical & Statistical Skills.

• Oral Communication & Comprehension.

• Planning & Organizing.

• Problem Solving & Decision Making.

• Professionalism & Integrity.

• Researching & Referencing.

• Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.

• Self-Management & Initiative.

• Sensory Abilities.

• Teamwork & Interpersonal.

• Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.

• Technical Skills.

• Written Communication & Comprehension.

Critical Knowledges:

• Knowledge of census publications and related information sources.

• Knowledge of Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regulations as they relate to developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of people.

• Knowledge of lifestyle related diseases (e.g., heart disease, obesity, diabetes) that increase in frequency as civilizations become more industrialized, their treatments, and their prevention (a.k.a., diseases of longevity or diseases of civilization).

• Knowledge of mathematical science (statistics) pertaining to the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of mathematical data, including predicting and forecasting based on data.

• Knowledge of public health laws, rules and regulations (e.g., contacting other facilities when dealing with individuals with STDs or communicable diseases so that they may be treated).

• Knowledge of techniques involved in gathering, compiling, reporting information about programs, projects, policies and outcomes.

• Knowledge of the prognosis and manifestation of chronic and communicable diseases.

• Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices and current research of health event patterns in society.

• Knowledge of tools, equipment and technologies for the storage and management of data.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve regular lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500, Option 1, prior to the target close date.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best-qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.

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