Surveillance Epidemiologist - Remote

Overview

This Surveillance Epidemiologist is a member of an interdisciplinary team of epidemiologists and public health consultants assisting Florida in reaching its strategic public health goals. Preferred candidates would be located in Tallahassee, Florida. WiredPeople is open to remote candidates residing within Florida state lines.

In Short

• Serve as a subject matter expert on influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, coronavirus disease 2019, and other diseases of public health significance.
• Manage, analyze, and summarize disease surveillance data from various sources and systems.
• Manage and report Florida’s data in the CDC’s disease surveillance systems.
• Respond to respiratory disease-related inquiries from the media and public.
• Assist county health department epidemiologists with investigations of deaths and disease case investigations.
• Provide guidance to CHD epidemiologists reporting disease outbreaks.
• Review disease outbreak reports in Merlin.
• Conduct yearly trainings for CHD epidemiologists on disease surveillance.
• Communicate disease surveillance information at regular meetings.
• Coordinate grant-related activities and ensure deliverables are met.

Requirements

• MPH, MSPH, MS, or equivalent degree in epidemiology or a health-related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong data analysis and data visualization skills.
• Experience with analysis software such as SAS, SQL, Access, R, and/or other analytical tools.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants.