Epidemiologist Specialist - One Health
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MPHI is a Michigan-based and nationally engaged, non-profit public health institute. We are a team of teams, process and content experts, dedicated to building A world where tomorrow is healthier than today! Title: Epidemiologist Specialist - One Health Location: Hybrid - Lansing MI / Must Work and Live in the State of Michigan Purpose: This position functions as a professional specialist epidemiologist and subject matter expert on the intersection of animal and human health. Utilizing a One Health approach, this position will coordinate, collaborate on, and execute data projects related to zoonotic diseases, arboviruses, waterborne and foodborne illnesses, emerging pathogens, and multi-drug-resistant organisms, among others. Ultimately, the One Health Epidemiologist will lead and direct data analysis work that identifies factors that lead to the transmission, morbidity, and mortality of emerging health threats and proposes interventions to address those factors. This position will be housed in the MDHHS Emerging Infectious Diseases Division. Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications/Requirements: Education: Possession of a masters degree with a major in epidemiology or public health with a minimum of 8 semester (12 term) graduate-level hours in epidemiology and biostatistics courses. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine preferred. Experience: Five years of professional experience as an Epidemiologist, including three years of experience equivalent to an Epidemiologist P11, two years equivalent to an Epidemiologist 12, or one year equivalent to an Epidemiologist Specialist 13. Experience in a One Health approach to public health preparedness, surveillance and response and/or veterinary medicine preferred. Important Skills and Characteristics:
Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Job may require moderate physical effort including lifting materials and equipment of <25# and involves viewing a CRT or VDT screen 50% to 75% o f the time. Standard office environment. Requires valid vehicle operator's license where needed to perform duties of the position. Frequent deadlines. In-state and out-of-state travel for related meetings. RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: No assigned responsibility. IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: This position has a direct impact on the quality of services provided by MPHI to MDHHS.As part of a team, will help ensure data quality and assist stakeholders with technical assistance. This position will also support data requests, data matching, special projects and annual reports for other conditions of public health interest. REQUIRED COMMUNICATION
"For purposes of employment standards, this classification is "Exempt" from overtime provisions of the fair Labor Standards Act." MPHI works with you to promote health for everyone. Together, we will build a world where tomorrow is healthier than today! MPHI is an EEO employer that participates with e-verify. |