STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Epidemiologist 3 (Infectious/Chronic Diseases) (35 Hour)

Office/On-site

Recruitment #240802-0289HC-001

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Introduction

Are you interested in joining our team as a Epidemiologist 3? We encourage you to apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking an experienced and qualified individual for the position of  Epidemiologist 3 (Infectious/Chronic Diseases). This Epidemiologist 3 will work in the DPH Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology (MCH Epi) Unit. This position will report to the Epidemiologist 4 in MCH Epi Unit, and will serve as a Data Coordinator for the Connecticut DPH-funded and contracted School Based Health Center sites.

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Unit: Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology (MCH Epi) Unit
  • Location: Hartford, CT
  • Work Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
  • Schedule: First shift, Monday through Friday

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
  • Design a data collection methodology and implement a data collection tool.
  • Collate the data, perform data analysis, and summarize relevant data into tables, charts and written reports.
  • Provide training, technical assistance and on-going support of the data collection process.
  • Review and monitor DPH-funded and contracted School Based Health Center sites and collaborate in the preparation and presentation of workshops.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
    MORE ABOUT US
    The Mission of DPH is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by assuring:

    • The conditions in which people can be healthy;
    • Preventing disease, injury, and disability; and
    • Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.

    DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.

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    TO APPLY
    • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. 
    • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.  If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
    • You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
    • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
    • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
    • This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
    AFTER YOU APPLY 
    • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process. 
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    • NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
    • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
    • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.
    • Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
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      • Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
      • Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Pamela Rochette at Pamela.Rochette@ct.gov. 

      PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

      In the Department of Public Health and the Office of Early Childhood, this class is accountable for performing the most complex tasks as a specialist investigating infectious, chronic and non-infectious diseases and implementing disease prevention methods.

      EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

      • Supervises and is responsible for routine epidemiologic investigations; 
      • Assumes lead responsibility for carrying out complex or non-routine investigations; 
      • Develops and implements strategies for containment and control measures among identified high risk groups; 
      • Writes outbreak investigation and other technical and analytical reports; 
      • Collaborates in writing standard protocols for disease investigation, intervention and control; 
      • Develops questionnaires and other research instruments; 
      • Analyzes surveillance and outbreak data for trends and risk factors; 
      • Designs and implements workshops and training sessions and conducts in-service training; 
      • Prepares news releases relative to disease problems; 
      • Uses other statewide data banks to complement disease surveillance data; 
      • Assists with preparation of budgets, grants and contracts; 
      • Participates in development of program goals and objectives; 
      • Represents department at functions for health promotion and disease prevention; 
      • Speaks before professional and lay groups; 
      • Participates in performance evaluations of assigned staff; 
      • Carries out related duties including those of Epidemiologist 1 and 2 levels as assigned; 
      • May establish and maintain a working network with federal and state agencies, local health departments, hospitals and professional and lay groups to promote and facilitate disease surveillance, intervention and control; 
      • Performs related duties as required.

      KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

      • Considerable knowledge of
        • infectious and/or chronic disease processes; 
        • relevant disease processes which affect humans and animals; 
        • epidemiological methods; 
      • Considerable
        • interpersonal skills; 
        • oral and written communication skills; 
        • statistical skills including familiarity with mainframe and/or personal computer applications and interpretation of data; 
      • Considerable ability to
        • perform complex epidemiological investigations; 
        • carry out all aspects of data collection, analysis and interpretation of epidemiological data independently; 
      • Supervisory ability.

      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

      Eight (8) years of experience conducting epidemiological investigations in a responsible technical or professional capacity.

      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

      Two (2) years of the General Experience must have involved conducting the full range of tasks in epidemiologic investigations including interviewing and performing trend analyses at the level of an Epidemiologist 2.

      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

      • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
      • A Master's degree in community medicine, public health or a related health science may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
      • A Doctorate in a related discipline such as medicine, public health or a behavioral or natural science may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

      PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

      • Experience using SAS, R, and/or SQL to manipulate large datasets, perform statistical analysis, and produce tabulations and figures (e.g. import and export data to and from different databases);
      • Experience using Qualtrics or SurveyMonkey to create survey instruments, administer surveys, store data, maintain the security and confidentiality of protected data, and conduct data analysis;
      • Experience in the development of epidemiologic studies involving maternal and child health outcomes with a focus on disparities between races and ethnicities;
      • Experience performing data analysis and summarizes relevant epidemiologic data into tables, charts, written reports, and fact sheets; and
      • Experience working with community partners (e.g. School Nurses, SBHC’s, etc.) to obtain medical information and updates on school and/or clinic policies and procedures.

      SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

      • Incumbents in this class must be willing to be immunized for communicable diseases as necessary and appropriate.
      • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

      Conclusion

      AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

      The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

      ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

      As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.


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