Epidemiologist - Health Department

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THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION ENDING MAY 2031.

The STI/HIV Epidemiologist will work to analyze and describe the determinants and distribution of disease patterns, prevalence, incidence, local circumstances, health equity and other health outcomes contributing to unusual increases of disease and its impacts; and denotes solutions for prevention, control, and health policy. This position will provide regular surveillance on outbreaks affecting the community and/or individual cases related to HIV, syphilis (congenital) and other sexually transmitted infections.

The STI/HIV Epidemiologist collaborates across the Pima County Health department, with healthcare professionals, government agencies, and community organizations to promote public health and improve health outcomes.

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Collects, analyzes, and interprets epidemiologic data to assess disease incidence, prevalence, trends, risk factors, and health disparities;
• Designs, implements, and evaluates disease surveillance systems, outbreak investigations, and epidemiologic studies (e.g., case-control, cohort);
• Monitors disease patterns to detect outbreaks, clusters, emerging threats, and potential epidemics, and identify sources and transmission pathways;
• Applies statistical methods and epidemiologic principles to analyze morbidity, mortality, natality, and environmental health data;
• Develops, organizes, and implements disease prevention and control interventions, including vaccination campaigns, advisories, and containment measures;
• Provides epidemiologic expertise to public health emergency preparedness and response activities, including disasters and unusual events;
• Analyzes geographic, environmental, social, occupational, and economic factors influencing disease and disability patterns, using GIS and data visualization tools;
• Communicates findings through reports, presentations, training, and consultations with clinicians, public health officials, policymakers, and the public;
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to support disease prevention, health promotion, and healthcare improvement strategies;
• Develops and maintains epidemiologic databases and supports laboratory specimen handling and data management in accordance with protocols and safety standards.

• Minimum two (2) years experience in STI/HIV epidemiological investigative activities and data analysis as an epidemiologist or communicable disease investigator.

• Minimum two (2) years experience with at least one of the following statistical programs: SAS, R, or Stata software.

• Degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, biology, microbiology, medical anthropology, or a related scientific or social science field.

• Experience with/knowledge of dashboarding software (i.e. Qlik, PowerBI, Tableau, RShiny etc).

Physical/Sensory Work Requirements: Physical and sensory requirements will be determined by position.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.