What are the responsibilities and job description for the Epidemiologist - Public Health Nurse II position at Reno County, Kansas?
Epidemiologist - Public Health Nurse II
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Job Purpose and Objectives:
Incumbent serves as an entry-level epidemiologist responsible for carrying out a range of investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities related to surveillance, detection, and prevention of diseases and injuries. Incumbent works as a team or project member, under the direction of the Supervisor, Assistant Director and/or Director, conducting routine epidemiologic functions comprising surveillance, data collection, data analysis using basic epidemiologic methods, and assistance with epidemiologic investigations.
Position Requirements and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Requirements:
A master’s degree in public health (MPH) or a master’s of science degree in public health (MSPH) with a focus on epidemiology or data analysis and assessment OR Bachelor’s or other non-epidemiology professional degree or certification (e.g., RN, MD/DO, DDS/DMD, DVM, PhD, RS) without formal academic epidemiology training and with
- 2 years’ experience performing epidemiology and/or disease investigation. Proficiency in R and R-Studio for statistical analysis OR Proficiency in Statistical Analysis Software.
- Mastery in advanced Microsoft Excel functions (statistical analysis).
- Ability to run statistical modeling (Univariate, Multivariate Regression) and conduct and articulate accurate analysis of findings.
- Advanced statistical modeling (Geospatial modeling and cluster analysis) preferred.
- Incumbent must be willing to receive vaccinations for communicable diseases, as necessary and appropriate.
- Incumbent may be required to travel.
- Must be able to meet, with or without reasonable accommodation, the physical requirements associated with the essential functions of this position.
Certifications / Licenses:
- Possess and maintain a valid Kansas Driver’s License.
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Compensation within the listed pay range is tailored to relatable and transferrable experience.