About This Role
The Measles Epidemiologist will conduct disease surveillance, epidemiological investigations, and data analysis to prevent measles outbreaks and reduce public health risks. This role involves coordinating diagnostic testing, analyzing data to identify trends, and providing technical assistance to public health partners.
Responsibilities
- Conduct disease surveillance using NBS, ESSENCE, and other systems
- Assist with measles case investigations and outbreak response
- Coordinate diagnostic testing with laboratories, healthcare providers, and local health departments
- Analyze surveillance data, identify trends, and assess public health risks
- Provide technical assistance and develop educational materials and reports
- Maintain accurate records and ensure patient confidentiality
- Support public health partners and participate in on-call duties when required
Requirements
- Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, biological sciences, or social sciences); OR
- Master's degree in a non-relevant field and 2+ years of public health experience; OR
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, biological sciences, or social sciences) and 2+ years of public health experience; OR
- Bachelor's degree in a non-relevant field and 4+ years of public health experience; OR
- High school diploma or GED and 8+ years of public health experience
- 10 years of public health experience in a similar role, or a relevant degree that substitutes for part of it (MPH, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health)
- 5 years of software proficiency: at least one of EpiInfo, SAS, ArcGIS, SQL, SPSS, R, Python, or Stata
- 5 years of hands-on disease surveillance work, including use of surveillance systems
- 5 years of outbreak/case investigation: led or coordinated investigations, ideally for vaccine-preventable or communicable diseases
- 5 years of data analysis: experience with large datasets, complex analyses, descriptive and analytical studies
- Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret public health guidelines, work independently, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Nice to have:
- Experience with patient or case telephone interviewing
- Experience creating reports and presentations delivered to health departments, providers, or the public
- Training or education experience delivered to external audiences
- Collaboration experience with CDC, state or local health departments, labs, or providers
- Knowledge of public health law, privacy rules, and confidentiality (e.g., HIPAA)
