Antimicrobial Resistance Epidemiologist

New York City
New York, NY
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

The Antimicrobial Resistance Epidemiologist will serve as the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) lead for NYC, conducting routine and ad hoc analyses of NHSN data, and participating in CDC webinars and liaising with NYS DOH and other partners.

What You Will Do

Duties will include learning the features, functions, and data available of the NHSN, conducting analyses, preparing reports, and participating in various antimicrobial resistance/infection prevention and control projects.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will have experience in public health, NHSN, and/or antimicrobial resistance, and the ability to coordinate remotely with teams, and demonstrate a professional, positive attitude and work ethic.

Requirements

  • NYC resident or become one within 90 days of hire
  • Public health, NHSN, and/or antimicrobial resistance experience and training
  • Ability to coordinate remotely with teams
  • Proficiency in navigating computer systems; ability to learn new data systems quickly and to comply with data integrity and security
  • Proficiency in Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)
  • Ability to demonstrate a professional, positive attitude and work ethic
  • Excellent interpersonal skills required and ability to interact professionally with people from diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Critical thinking and sound judgment

Benefits

  • Premium-free health insurance plan
  • Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits
  • Public sector defined benefit pension plan
  • Tax-deferred savings program
  • Worksite Wellness Program
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