EPIDEMIOLOGIST III

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MDH/Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, IDPHSB Center for HIV Prevention and Health Services, Baltimore, Maryland

The mission of the Maryland Department of Health's Prevention and Health Promotion Administration's Infectious Disease Prevention and Health Services Bureau (IDPHSB) is to improve the health of Marylanders by reducing the transmission of HIV, STIs and viral hepatitis, in order to help impacted persons live longer and healthier lives. We work in partnership with local health departments, providers, community-based organizations, and public and private sector agencies, in order to provide public health leadership in the prevention, control, monitoring, and treatment of these infectious diseases.

In partnership with other IDPHSB offices and centers, as well as impacted communities and public and private sector partners, the Center for HIV Prevention and Health Services (CHPHS) develops, funds and evaluates HIV prevention and health services. The Center also provides training, support and technical assistance, in order to develop the ability of agencies and individuals to successfully deliver those services.

This position will be a part of the Evaluation Division in the Center for HIV Prevention and Health Services' Program Improvement Unit. The Evaluation Division analyzes statewide service delivery data along the HIV continuum of care, in order to describe trends and evaluate changes in HIV prevention and health services outcomes. Such data also identifies best practices, performance gaps, unmet needs, and disparities. Based on the analyses of evaluation data, the Evaluation Division recommends programmatic changes which will enhance the effectiveness of HIV prevention and health services programs, reduce disparities and address service delivery gaps. Analysis results and recommendations are shared with Program Managers, implementing partners, leadership, and other stakeholders, through ongoing and periodic evaluation reports. The Evaluation Division also collects and analyzes qualitative and mixed methods data, in order to understand the individual, systemic and social factors which mediate access to HIV prevention, care and support services among persons living with HIV (PLWH), as well as persons at high risk for HIV infection.

This position's main purpose will be to design, develop and implement new and ongoing qualitative and mixed methods data collection, in addition to analyzing activities to understand the individual, systemic and social factors which mediate access to HIV services. This position will also apply and support a range of qualitative methods, including surveys, in-depth interviews, participatory approaches, and citizen-led learning and analysis. These activities will support the CHPHS in understanding the HIV policy and service environment, as well as identifying service gaps, unmet needs and health disparities. Finally, this position will assist and lead in the development of project activities by developing proposals, writing funding bids and designing data collection tools for capturing unmet client needs and expectations, with an emphasis on health disparities affecting minorities.

This position will report to the Deputy Center Chief for Evaluation.

Education: A Master’s degree in the field of Public Health from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of three graduate courses in Epidemiology and one graduate course in Biostatistics.

Experience: Three years of experience as an Epidemiologist, after receipt of the Master’s degree.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute a Doctoral degree in the field of Public Health from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of six graduate courses in Epidemiology and three graduate courses in Biostatistics, for the required education and experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a Commissioned Officer in Health Care Science classifications or Clinical Lab, Medical Scientists, or Bio Medical Lab Officer specialty codes in the health research field of work, on a year-for-year basis, for the required experience and education.

The desired candidate should have experience collecting and analyzing qualitative and mixed methods data. He/she should also have experience working with health services and needs assessment data, as well as an understanding of the individual, systemic and social factors which mediate access to health services and health outcomes.    

Finally, the desired candidate should have an expertise level of knowledge and experience working with HIV and/or health disparities.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application, based on your education, training and experience, as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. 

Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this, or other, State agencies.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to, 410-333-5689. Only additional materials which are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division, at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service, at 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.