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In the United States, more than 4,000 people on average die from unintentional drowning each year. Drowning prevention strategies can prevent these tragedies from occurring, but knowledge gaps exist in fatal and nonfatal drowning data and understanding how to effectively implement interventions. The CDC Foundation is working in partnership with the New York State Department of Health to provide a term-limited, one year position within the New York State Department of Health to identify opportunities to strengthen drowning data collection and surveillance and describe burden and circumstances of drowning in New York State.

The Epidemiologist will support the independent design, development, and implementation of epidemiological surveillance, research, evaluation, and dissemination to support drowning prevention activities. Under this project, the Epidemiologist will serve as a focal point to identify additional sources of drowning data, collect detailed information on the circumstances of drowning from these sources, and collate this along with existing data to report on the burden and circumstances of fatal and nonfatal drowning.

The Epidemiologist will work under the general direction of the Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention within the New York State Department of Health and work closely with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews on drowning-related topics and develop questions around fatal and nonfatal drownings.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify new data sources that could help provide a better understanding of the burden of drowning in New York State.
• Provide authoritative scientific guidance or consultation to other scientists and staff contributing to research, surveillance, and control of injuries.
• Develop dissemination materials based on fatal and nonfatal drowning data, including summary and state-specific fact sheets, data visualizations, manuscripts, and/or surveillance reports.
• Develops policies and procedures for new and existing injury prevention control programs.
• Serves as a point of contact for various personnel on moderately complex epidemiologic issues.

• A Master’s degree is required (preferably in public health or a health-related field).
• At least two years of experience leading the analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Proven ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at conferences.
• Proficiency statistical analysis software program SAS is required, as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Organizational skills demonstrating high attention to detail and the ability to organize multiple priorities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and engaging in strategic partnerships and strong interpersonal skills required for teamwork and interaction with people across CDC and with external partners.
• Strong understanding of drowning or other injury prevention epidemiology.
• Demonstrated experience interacting effectively and achieving results with internal team members and external partners.
• Ability to work well both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

• Position Type: Grant Funded, Limited-term opportunity
• Full Suite of Benefits Available, Exempt, Salary
• Starting Salary Range: $75,000 to $90,000, based on education and experience
• Duration of Assignment: 12 Months
• Location: Remote, United States-based required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.