Research Scientist I (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is currently hiring for a Research Scientist I (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) within our Center for Infectious Diseases’ Office of Refugee Health.

The Office of Refugee Health works with impacted local health jurisdictions, health, providers, and voluntary resettlement agencies to provide culturally and linguistically-appropriate comprehensive health assessments, and other health services, to newly arrived refugees, asylees, victims of severe forms of human trafficking (federal-certified), and other eligible entrants to assist them in achieving self-sufficiency by becoming and staying healthy.

The deadline to apply is April 10, 2024, at 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time. Please reach out to Apply@cdph.ca.gov with any questions.

Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct scientific research studies of limited scientific scope and complexity to maximize use of enhanced disease surveillance strategies and informatics, and for the identification of disease trends amongst refugees and asylees in California
• Assist in the coordination and linkage of data from Medi-Cal, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Electronic Disease Notification System (EDNS), the U.S. Department of State’s Worldwide Refugee Admissions Processing System, and the Refugee Health Electronic Information System (RHEIS)
• Act as the technical scientific consultant to the Refugee Health Assessment Program (RHAP) to ensure that local refugee health programs (LRHP) comply with established guidelines during the delivery of post-arrival comprehensive health assessments for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, entrants from Cuba and Haiti, and other eligible populations arriving in California
• Ensure and maintain the RHEIS as a reliable informational tool for program management by communicating with local health jurisdictions serving refugees; obtaining feedback about RHEIS data quality, reliability, validity, and data collection from LRHP; and making independent decisions in correcting data based on established protocols
• Serve as a team member in designing and conducting research studies of limited scientific scope and complexity using RHEIS and other data sources (e.g., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Global Migration and Quarantine; U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; U.S. Census Bureau; California Department of Social Services, etc.); write papers and present findings at national, state, and local meetings; author manuscripts for peer-review publications; ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements; and maintain RHEIS Policies and Procedures

Desirable Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year of research experience in a field relevant to Epidemiology/Biostatistics
• Proficient in SAS or R programming language
• Previous experience in program evaluation and monitoring, as well as working with state and local public health partners
• Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing)
• Ability to prepare scientific reports; provide persuasive and skilled leadership to other staff in scientific research, principles, and methods; apply professional scientific knowledge and administrative ability to resolve a variety of situations; analyze situations accurately; and take effective action

At CDPH equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

New to State Service? The following steps will navigate you through the application process:

1. Create a CalCareer account by going to https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Login.aspx.

2. Confirm that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position you are wanting to apply for. A link to view minimum qualifications is listed on each job posting.

3. After confirming that you meet the minimum qualifications, take, and pass the corresponding examination. Most exams are available online and can be found on CalCareers under the Exam/Assessment Search tab. Please note, while candidates are welcome to apply to positions without taking the examination, candidates must pass the examination prior to appointment. Please review the minimum qualifications thoroughly, prior to beginning the examination.

4. Apply! Follow all directions and be sure to submit all requested documentation.

Link to Apply: https://bit.ly/3TJAdy2

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $6,512.00 - $8,093.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• California: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $6,512 - $8,093