Role OverviewThe Bureau of Health Improvement and Wellness is seeking an experienced Epidemiologist to design, initiate, and conduct epidemiological projects and investigations focused on injury prevention. The successful candidate will provide direction, training, and technical guidance to lower-level epidemiology staff and public health personnel.
What You Will Do
Conduct analytic research and data analysis using multiple data sources, develop and implement research tools and methodologies, and perform computer-based statistical analyses using SAS and other software.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This position requires a strong background in epidemiology, biostatistics, and data analysis, as well as experience in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting statistical analysis of health data, particularly injury-related data.
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
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
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
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