About This Role
This is a supervisory epidemiology role within the Department of Health and Human Services, focusing on investigating the causes and control of diseases and the factors influencing their occurrence in Hartford's population. The work involves administering a city-wide epidemiology program.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the data collection and analysis of birth, death, reportable disease, and other relevant health information for Hartford citizens
- Prepare reports of birth using related selected health factors by census tract
- Correlate infant death with births
- Prepare reports on the causes of death by age, sex, place of origin, residence, and primary occupation
- Prepare other reports of health conditions and accidents by age, sex, residence, and other appropriate factors
- Work with appropriate community resources for obtaining data
- Prepare reports for the community
- Seek appropriate professional consultation for assistance in interpreting data as necessary
- Work with other Health Department staff to plan interventions for protecting public health and preventing disability
- Work with Health Department staff to plan data needs for assessing program effectiveness
- Plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate personnel
- Conduct investigations and do follow-up on reported diseases
- Assess chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, alcoholism, and the adequacy and accessibility of treatment
Requirements
- Knowledge of modern methods, principles, and practices of epidemiology
- Ability to analyze vital statistics and reportable diseases data
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, representatives of other agencies, and the general public
Important Details
- Schedule: 40 hours per week
- Union: HMEA
Application Process
- The examination will consist of rating your training and experience as contained on your application; it may also include a written test, an oral test, or a combination thereof
- Application must be completed in its entirety, including required documentation
Employment Preferences
- Hartford Residency Preferred: Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application. A completed City of Hartford Residency Affidavit including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.
- Veteran's Preference Form: Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form, along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.
