Epidemiology Investigator 3 (PN 20014591)

Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
Columbus, OH
Category Healthcare
Job Description
The Bureau of Infectious Diseases is seeking an Epidemiology Investigator 3 to initiate, propose, design, & conducts epidemiologic surveillance, projects, research, & investigations pertaining to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), antimicrobial-resistant (AR) organisms, & other emerging pathogens. The position will coordinate data collection, ensure quality control, & oversee epidemiological database management for the Healthcare-Associated Infections/Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) Program. The investigator will work independently on surveillance & investigation projects as assigned, and will provide technical advice & guidance on surveillance methods, study design, data collection, & data management related to HAI/AR surveillance projects or outbreak investigations.

Requirements

  • Completion of graduate core program in public health or preventive medicine
  • 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in use of statistical computer software packages
  • 6 mos. exp. as epidemiology investigator with local or federal health agency
  • Must be able to provide own transportation
  • Or 6 mos. exp. as Epidemiology Investigator 2, 65762
  • Must be able to provide own transportation
  • Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Benefits

  • Medical Coverage
  • Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
  • Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
  • Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
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