Part-Time Epidemiologist (Diabetes Prevention and Education) - Bisbee/Remote (AZ resident only)

NATURE OF WORK: Under general supervision, perform professional epidemiological work in support of diabetes prevention, education, and self-management initiatives; may perform other related work as assigned.As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

TYPICAL DUTIES: (Illustrative Only) Under program and grant guidelines, collects, analyzes, and interprets epidemiologic and program data related to type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, associated risk factors, and health outcomes; assesses the burden and geographic distribution of diabetes and related health indicators throughout Cochise County and identifies trends, disparities, and priority populations; develops and maintains program data systems, measures, data collection standards, and quality assurance processes; designs and conducts program evaluation activities for diabetes prevention and self-management programs, including participant assessments and outcome measurement; analyzes participant and cohort data to evaluate health status, knowledge, behaviors, program participation, and outcomes; conducts quantitative, qualitative, and geographic analyses and integrates available data to evaluate population health and program performance; develops reports, dashboards, maps, data visualizations, and other analytic products to communicate epidemiologic findings and program outcomes; monitors data quality and works with program staff to improve data collection, documentation, and reporting practices; provides epidemiologic findings and recommendations to support program planning, outreach, quality improvement, resource allocation, and grant reporting; collaborates with program staff, healthcare providers, governmental agencies, and community partners on data, evaluation, and other epidemiologic activities.Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health with an epidemiology or biostatistics concentration, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher learning; and two (2) years of epidemiological, population health, public health research, or program evaluation experience.  An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.  Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License and the ability to be covered by County insurance. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to individuals who:

• Have experience in chronic disease, diabetes, population health, or community-based epidemiology;
• Have experience designing and evaluating public health interventions or evidence-based health programs;
• Have experience developing surveys, assessments, or other quantitative and qualitative data collection instruments;
• Have experience with GIS, spatial analysis, statistical analysis, and data visualization;
• Have experience developing dashboards, performance measures, or program evaluation reports;
• Have experience integrating clinical, behavioral, demographic, social, and population-level data;
• Have experience working with grant-funded public health programs or reporting requirements. 

Considerable knowledge of:

• epidemiologic surveillance, study design, program evaluation, and population health assessment;
• quantitative and qualitative research methods and biostatistical analysis;
• chronic disease epidemiology, health disparities, and social determinants of health;
• data management, validation, quality assurance, and development of measure specifications;
• geographic information systems (GIS), spatial analysis, and data visualization;
• survey and assessment design, administration, and analysis;
• computerized databases and statistical software used for epidemiologic analysis and reporting;
• principles of data privacy, confidentiality, and secure handling of health information.

Ability to:

• collect, manage, analyze, interpret, and communicate complex epidemiologic and program data;
• design and implement surveillance, assessment, and program evaluation methodologies;
• integrate multiple data sources to identify trends, disparities, risk factors, and program outcomes;
• conduct quantitative, qualitative, geographic, and longitudinal analyses;
• develop meaningful measures, dashboards, maps, reports, and data visualizations;
• identify data quality concerns and implement appropriate validation and quality assurance procedures;
• translate epidemiologic findings into practical recommendations for program planning and quality improvement;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, healthcare professionals, community organizations, governmental agencies, and the public;
• communicate technical information effectively to both professional and non-technical audiences verbally and in writing;
• manage multiple analytic projects, priorities, and reporting deadlines independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• read, write, and speak English.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed under (insert general, direct, or limited) supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity and the ability to communicate.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force; frequently lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds requires a good deal of walking, standing or involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details and verbal instructions, requires emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills.

Salary : $35,000 - $35,880