Maternal and Child Health Epidemiologist

Make a difference in maternal and child health! Use your expertise to analyze critical health data, support initiatives that reduce maternal and infant mortality, and turn insights into real-world impact. Collaborate with partners, influence programs, and help improve outcomes for families across the state so apply now to be part of this vital work!

The Team You Will Be Joining

This team is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of mothers, infants, and families. They use data-driven insights to guide programs, reduce maternal and infant mortality, and support healthier communities across the state.

Major Duties

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative maternal and perinatal health data to inform MCH programs.
• Extract and report family-planning and perinatal data from the Public Health Oklahoma Client Information System (PHOCIS) on a quarterly, semi-annual, and annual basis.
• Provide analytic support and serve as the primary data contact for the Maternal Health Innovation (MHI) and Enhancing Reviews and Surveillance to Eliminate Maternal Mortality (ERASE) grants.
• Design analysis plans, statistical specifications, and data visualizations.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, scientific articles, and grant materials for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with program staff, healthcare partners, and policymakers to translate findings into actionable insights.
• Provide epidemiological support for Maternal Mortality Review (MMR), Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR), sudden infant death studies (SIDS), and other Perinatal and Reproductive Health (PRH) initiatives.
• Support the “Preparing for a Lifetime, It’s Everyone’s Responsibility” infant mortality reduction initiative by providing analytic expertise.
• Contribute to the Title V MCH Block Grant and five-year needs assessment.
  
  

W hat are we looking for?

• Master’s in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or Statistics.
• At least 1 year of applied epidemiology experience (required).
• Epidemiology experience in Oklahoma City.
• Demonstrated experience working with large and complex datasets (required).
• Proficiency in SAS.
• Strong grasp of epidemiologic methods, survey design, and statistical techniques.
• Clear written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Must reside in Oklahoma.
• Preferred: Experience in maternal & child health programs or working with state registry/health services data.
  
  

Exciting Opportunity Details

• Rate: $39.00
• Length of Engagement: 1 year with potential for extension
• Days/Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm
• Location: Oklahoma City , OK
  
  

The Peak Performers Difference

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage available from the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Participation in a 403(b)-retirement plan.
• Priority placement for qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities.
• Weekly payments through direct deposit.
• In business since 1994 and thousands of job placements.
  
  

All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.

Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

Custom Job ID: 26-OK-JH001