What are the responsibilities and job description for the Epidemiologist position at Software Technology Inc.?
• Provide epidemiological support to the Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Program and the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant.
• Analyze and evaluate program data to track performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities for technical assistance to improve data quality and improve program performance.
• Conduct basic descriptive epidemiologic analyses and interpret findings.
• Create reports and data visualizations to summarize findings.
• Prepare and deliver presentations that summarize surveillance data, and program evaluation results, tailoring content for both technical and non-technical audiences such as program staff, leadership, community partners.
• Assist with needed updates to existing REDCap systems and develop new REDCap projects as required.
• Clean, manipulate, analyze, and generate reports from large datasets in SAS.
• Build and maintain data collection systems using REDCap.
Additional duties include:
• Ensure that all generated reports follow Data Release Guidelines.
• Work with program directors and communications specialists to develop infographics and disseminate findings among clinical and community partners.
• Use innovative means to improve the implementation and evaluation of programs.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements.
Qualifications:
• Proficient in analytical methods and statistical software; SAS experience preferred
• Expert in Microsoft suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with data visualization; Tableau proficiency strongly preferred
• Experience managing databases; REDCap experience is strongly preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills; technical writing skills are required
• Experience evaluating and supporting public health programs is strongly preferred
Education and Experience:
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in
epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, statistics or health informatics preferred.
• Substitution of Experience for Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in a health science, biomedical science or environmental science field with two years’ work experience in epidemiology.
This hybrid position has in-person attendance expected for the first day of employment for laptop deployment and onboarding in Nashville, TN. Required in-person attendance for quarterly meetings, and in-person attendance may be required for other meetings and professional development opportunities. Travel to Nashville will not be reimbursed; however, travel for site visits may be reimbursed by the state. Work week is 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30PM CST. Position is potentially renewable through 2029, pending funding availability.
