COVID-19 Health Equity Epidemiologist (EPI2) Limited Duration (24 months)
COVID-19 Health Equity Epidemiologist (EPI2) Limited Duration (24 months)
REQ-56221
Close date: 1/25/2021
Salary: $5,106.00 - $7,847.00
Location: Portland, Oregon
This is a full-time, limited duration employment opportunity for anyone to apply. Current State of Oregon employees may have an additional option as a job rotation. This position is represented by a union.
Limited duration positions are benefit eligible positions with a designated maximum length of service. This position is expected to last for 24 months; however, it could end at any time or be extended.
NOTE: A cover letter and resume are required to be attached to your application.
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The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) together have launched a new COVID-19 Response and Recovery Unit (CRRU). The CRRU located in Portland, Oregon is recruiting for one (1) Health Equity Epidemiologist.
What will you do?
As a Health Equity Epidemiologist, you will complete surveillance activities and epidemiologic studies for the COVID-19 pandemic focused on health equity. Responsibilities include planning, developing, conducting and preparing reports of epidemiological studies. In addition, you will collaborate with the CRRU Equity and Engagement Branch, local and tribal health departments, other state agencies, external agencies and partner with key community stakeholders to develop, provide and evaluate COVID-19 guidance and activities specific to disproportionately affected communities.
In addition, this position will develop and maintain data systems with an expanded understanding of structural and intermediary determinants of health and equity, and analyze data effectively in order to monitor trends and impacts of social determinants of health and health inequities as related to COVID-19. You will coordinate the work of staff involved in epidemiologic studies focused on disproportionately affected populations and provide consultation and assistance to others. This position will support the analysis and interpretation of data, assist local and tribal health authorities with outbreak investigation.
What's in it for you?
The COVID-19 Response and Recovery Unit is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
We offer full medical, vision and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you are a skilled epidemiologist with experience in infectious disease, apply today.
What are we looking for?
Requested Skills
- Minimum requirements: A Master’s degree in Community Public Health, Epidemiology, Research Analyst or a closely related field AND three years of epidemiological, community health, or research analysis experience of which one year must have been in a supervising, lead worker, or project leadership role; OR A Bachelor's degree in Community Public Health, Epidemiology, Research Analyst or a closely related field AND four years of epidemiological, community health, or research analysis experience of which one year must have been in a supervising, lead worker, or project leadership role.
- Experience applying epidemiologic principles and coordinating surveillance system in infectious diseases.
- Experience providing technical consultation and collaborating with different agencies and other partners.
- Understanding of anti-racism, the root causes of inequities and the social determinants of health.
- Knowledge of social epidemiology principles.
- Ability to effectively partner with multiple sectors and manage complex projects involving public health, race and health equity.
- Proficiency with MS Access, Epi-Info, SPSS or R, and FileMaker Pro.
- Experience evaluating epidemiologic data to develop valid interpretations of the data.
- Experience writing scientific reports and preparing graphic summaries of surveillance data.
- Experience presenting scientific data verbally in understandable terms.
- Preference may be given to applicants with personal, professional, or other experience working directly with diverse populations, specifically racially, ethnically, culturally, linguistically, gender- and ability- diverse community members.
- Ability to interview subjects by telephone is required.
- Current driver’s license and a good driving record is required as overnight travel throughout the state may be necessary.
- Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
How to Apply
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