Every day the contributions and achievements of State of Michigan employees have a direct impact on over 10 million Michiganders across the state. If you're looking for a fulfilling career in state government that can make a real difference in the lives of others, you can find your place working with us. We have opportunities in a number of career pathways, including, but not limited to, business and administrative support, education and human services, IT and computers, medical and healthcare, natural resources, law enforcement and public safety, skilled trades and more.

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With positions in over 18 state departments, your perfect career fit is waiting for you at the State of Michigan. 

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Industry: Government Administration
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

State of Michigan

Savvy Admin PROD

**Job Description**

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

This position functions as a Public Health Consultant responsible for providing professional consultation specific to the impacts of nutrition on chronic disease, with a strong focus on overall health equity. Specifically, this consultant must collaborate with partners (including schools, childcare institutions, agricultural organizations, and other community partners) to develop, plan, implement, and evaluate targeted interventions aimed at improving the overall nutrition related/food environment in communities.

Click here to view the Position Description & here to view the Job Specification

**To Be Considered For This Position You Must**

- Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.

- Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.

- Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.

- Attach a cover letter.

- If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

**Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: ** Instructions

**Required Education And Experience**

**Education**

Possession of a master's degree in public health, health communication, health services administration, community development, urban planning, population and health sciences, international studies, political science, health policy or a public health related field such as nursing, epidemiology, health education, health economics, dietetics/nutrition management, genetics, or speech and audiology; a master's degree in social work; master's degree in counseling; master’s degree in education or special education with specialization in blind/visual disabilities; or a master’s degree in public or business administration with a health care concentration.

**Experience**

Public Health Consultant 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Public Health Consultant 10

One year of professional, post-master's experience as a consultant in a field of public health equivalent to a Public Health Consultant 9.

Public Health Consultant P11

Two years of professional, post-master's experience as a consultant in a field of public health equivalent to a Public Health Consultant, including one year equivalent to a Public Health Consultant 10.

**Additional Requirements And Information**

The physical location of this position is 320 S Walnut St, Elliott-Larsen Building, 5-N, Lansing, MI 48933. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

**Responsibilities**

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

- A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.

- A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

- Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

**Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.**

**The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.**

**As a Condition of Employment: **this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

**The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.**

For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov . Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

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**Accommodations**

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Public Health Consultant 9-P11 - Chronic Disease and Nutrition

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Company Size: 51-200 employees

SoftEdge

**Job Title: Public Health Program Director 1 (Strategic Planning Consultant) **

**Location: Nashville, TN ** **37243 - Hybrid (TN; in-state travel required; TN residency preferred) **

**Contract Duration: Long-term Contract **

**Pay Rate - $34-$38/ Hour on W2 **

**Job Overview **

Client is seeking an experienced **Strategic Planning Consultant ** to lead the development of a **comprehensive Child Health Strategic Plan **.

This role will oversee the full strategic planning lifecycle—from assessment and stakeholder engagement to final delivery—creating a multi-year roadmap to improve child health outcomes across Tennessee. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in public health, particularly child health, along with exceptional strategic planning and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

**Key Responsibilities **

- Lead and manage the end-to-end strategic planning process for child health initiatives.

- Conduct a comprehensive review and crosswalk of child health priorities from local, state, and national sources (e.g., TN Title V Block Grant, American Academy of Pediatrics, Zero-to-Three).

- Collect and analyze Tennessee-specific child health data and metrics.

- Facilitate stakeholder engagement through surveys, focus groups, listening sessions, and presentations.

- Identify strategic priorities, measurable goals, and implementation pathways.

- Develop a multi-year Child Health Strategic Plan with actionable goals and strategies.

- Create an implementation roadmap including timelines, partnerships, resources, and evaluation metrics.

- Prepare detailed reports including narratives, data visualizations, and recommendations.

- Present findings, drafts, and final plans to leadership and stakeholders.

**Minimum Qualifications **

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

- Minimum 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in public health program work.

- At least 2 years of supervisory or statewide program oversight experience.

**Substitutions: **

- Graduate coursework in business or health-related fields may substitute for experience (year-for-year).

- Additional relevant professional experience may substitute for education (up to 4 years).

**Required Skills & Experience **

- 5+ years of experience in strategic planning, public health program development, or health systems planning.

- Background in child health, maternal & child health, or community health.

- Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.

- Ability to analyze and synthesize complex data into actionable insights.

- Excellent written communication and documentation skills.

- Strong project management and independent execution capabilities.

**Preferred Qualifications **

- Advanced degree (MPH, MHA, MSW, or related field).

- Experience working with state public health agencies.

- Familiarity with Tennessee child health systems or similar environments.

- Experience with data-driven planning and evaluation frameworks.

- Knowledge of child health policies at local, state, and federal levels.

Public Health Program Director 1 (Strategic Planning Consultant)

Imperial County is home to approximately 180,000 residents which live and work within its seven cities (Brawley, Calexico, Calipatria, El Centro, Holtville, Imperial and Westmorland) and eight unincorporated communities (Bombay Beach, Heber, Niland, Ocotillo, Palo Verde, Salton City, Seeley and Winterhaven).  The county was the last to be established in California in 1907; however it is the ninth largest California County encompassing 4,284 square miles.

Imperial County has much to offer.  We have a rich agricultural heritage, which includes the production of half of our nation’s winter vegetables, an extensive amount of renewable resources, including geothermal, wind, and solar, a wide-range of cultural and outdoor recreational activities with hundreds of points of interest such as the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area, a magnet for off-road enthusiasts, and the Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge, a renowned birding site, and a lively population with frequent family-oriented community events.

Industry: Government Administration
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

County of Imperial

Under the direction of the Health Program Manager, assist in the design, implementation, evaluation and promotion of community and public health nutritional programs; provide nutrition information, education and trainings to clients, Public Health department staff, local providers, community agencies and others; provide nutrition counseling to clients.

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics or related field from a school accredited by the American Dietetic Association.

Valid Certificate of Registration issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Valid California driver’s license.

A valid driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own vehicle and provide proof of liability insurance as per Vehicle Code VC

- 160020. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

This position may require pre-employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.

The County of Imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including prohibitions listed in title VII, the Age and Discrimination and Employment Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

**If you feel you have a need for special arrangements due to a disability in order to participate in the recruitment process, call (442) 265-1148 or call California Relay Service at 7-1-1.**

- NOTE: IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR CIVIL RIGHTS IN EMPLOYMENT MATTERS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED AT ANY TIME DURING THE COURSE OF YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, CONTACT THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICE, 940 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE 101, EL CENTRO, CA 92243, PHONE: (442) 265-1017 (DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR GENERAL EMPLOYMENT OR JOB APPLICATION INFORMATION).

About Imperial County: Imperial County is located in the Imperial Valley in the southeast of California, bordering Arizona and Mexico, with the Colorado River forming the County’s eastern boundary. Imperial County is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation's winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off-road enthusiasts are drawn to the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation area, and the Colorado River is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing. Fans of the popular movie, The Return of the Jedi, will recognize the Algodones Sand Dunes, where the movie was filmed.

Public Health Nutritionist

The Department of Health and Human Services team contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day.  Our mission, “Helping people live better lives,” provides the motivation to make a difference.     
 
Some DHHS programs impact all Nebraskans; for example, we educate and protect people through public health activities like ensuring clean and safe drinking water and we license and certify all health care professionals. We also touch our state’s most vulnerable citizens. Our services assist the elderly, low income and those with disabilities; we provide safety to abused and/or neglected children and vulnerable adults; and thousands of Nebraskans rely on the services of our ten 24-hour facilities.
 
At every level of our organization, our goal is to be honest, trustworthy, competent and loyal.  We strive to be transparent and accountable.  We’ve established a set of Values and Core Competencies to guide how we work to achieve our mission and effectively serve Nebraskans.

While this is a public forum, it's also a business-oriented one, so please keep your comments clean and on topic. In addition to keeping it clean, we ask that you follow our posting guidelines below. Comments not falling within the guidelines will be removed.

 -We do not allow graphic, obscene, explicit or racial comments or submissions nor do we allow comments that are abusive, hateful or intended to defame anyone or any organization. 

 -We do not allow solicitations or advertisements. This includes promotion or endorsement of any financial, commercial or non-governmental agency. Similarly, we do not allow attempts to defame or defraud any financial, commercial or non-governmental agency. 

 -We do not allow comments that suggest or encourage illegal activity. 

 -You participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username and any information provided.

Industry: Government Administration
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

**The work we do matters!**

**Hiring Agency**

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

**Location:**

Lincoln, NE

**Hiring Rate**

$33.928

**Job Posting**

JR2026-00025019 Epidemiologist II - Multiple - Public Health (Evergreen) (Open)

**Applications No Longer Accepted On **(If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

04-24-2026

**Job Description**

Join our dynamic public health team as an Epidemiologist II, where you will work with a talented team to lead public health surveillance activities for cancer/chronic disease and occupational health. In this role, you’ll use your expertise to monitor disease trends, identify health issues, and develop data-driven initiatives to improve the health of Nebraskans.

This position within the DHHS Division of Public Health is vital to the State’s efforts to provide both medical professionals and the public with the data needed to better understand health burdens and impacts and to help find better treatment and reduce risk for Nebraskans. This position is responsible for planning, designing, and conducting health surveillance, including activities such as data collection, data analysis, and performing epidemiologic investigations. This role will also provide the opportunity to collaborate with partners at the local, state, and national level to work on joint projects, share best practices, and inform actions aimed at disease prevention.

**Positions Available**

Cancer/Chronic Disease Epidemiologist II

Occupational Health Epidemiologist II

**Key Responsibilities**

- Plan, design, and implement public health surveillance systems. Lead surveillance activities including data collection, analysis, database management, and epidemiologic investigations.

- Use multiple datasets to analyze data, provide interpretation and findings, and determine incidence, prevalence, trends, causes, and burden of health outcomes and conditions.

- Collaborate with researchers, contribute to scientific publications or written reports, create data visualizations, and disseminate periodical newsletters or fact sheets. Assist with external research request routing and tracking.

- Perform data and statistical analysis using programming statistical software such as SAS, R, and/or other software as needed.

- Develop, recommend, and implement intervention measures to control or prevent diseases and conditions based off the analysis of the available data, literature review findings, and other health and scientific information.

- Assist in planning and development of grant activities, writing and application of grant proposals, reporting to grants and other funding proposals.

- Provide education and trainings to other public health professionals and community coalitions.

- Perform outbreak/cluster or disease outcomes response, including case investigations, contact tracing, working with external individuals, reviewing datasets.

- Participate in health informatics and electronic data initiatives.

**Requirements / Qualifications**

**Minimum Qualifications: **Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology, Informatics, or Health field plus 6 years of experience working in data analysis, statistics, & interpretation of data in a health subject area OR Master’s Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology, Informatics, or Health field plus 4 years of related experience.

**Preferred Qualifications: **Master’s Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology, Informatics, or Health field plus 4 years of related experience.

**Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities**

**Knowledge of **: Epidemiological principles and practices related to the surveillance, investigative techniques, proper prevention and control techniques for diseases, infections and non-communicable conditions; Data to be collected and analyzed, statistical tools, complex epidemiological study methodologies and protocols; Nebraska and federal regulations, policies, and statutes involving reportable diseases, infections and noncommunicable conditions; multiple statewide surveillance system structures and operations; merging data, matching records across datasets, and other intermediate data management methods.

**Skills in **: Proficient to expert skills in SAS, R, or similar statistical analysis software; Intermediate skills in SQL, Tableau, ArcGIS or similar data management and data visualization tools; identifying appropriate statistical or epidemiologic analysis depending on data collection, data elements, and outcomes to be measured; convey complex models, methods, results, and interpretations to a wide variety of people (technical and non-technical); using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches; troubleshooting; developing publications for scientific and non-scientific audiences; identifying gaps in data, data collection, and systems; reading comprehension; grant writing; active listening.

**Ability to **: Independently design, develop, implement, integrate, and conduct epidemiological systems, models, and studies; provide guidance and technical assistance to others; conduct increasing complex analytical reviews of data including collection methods and provide appropriate interpretations; facilitate discussions with health professionals and professional committees; influence participation of health professionals and other partners; analyze complex health data, prepare studies and reports including responding to data and research requests; explain and defend complex studies and recommendations.

If you're **currently ** employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the **Jobs Hub - Internal Apply ** app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/

**Benefits**

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

**Equal Opportunity Statement**

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Epidemiologist II - Multiple - Public Health

Alphanumeric is leading life science and healthcare organizations toward a more efficient future - where patients and providers are met with personalized communication at every stage of their journey. Our teams are driven to improve and enhance interpersonal and patient experiences across industries. We provide more than call centers - we go beyond them to provide top-tier customer service, patient experience support, and HCP engagement that exceed expectations.

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Company Size: 501-1,000 employees

Alphanumeric Systems

**Alphanumeric Systems | Long-term Pharmaceutical Client**

Alphanumeric is hiring an **Epidemiologist ** to support our global pharmaceutical client of 20+ years, dedicated to advancing innovative therapies and improving patient outcomes worldwide.

**Pay Rate: ** $55-$61/hour (W2)

~~No third-party candidates or agencies. Must be eligible to work on Alphanumeric W2.~~

**Key Responsibilities**

- Advance disease understanding to support drug development, including:

- Incidence, prevalence, risk factors, and natural history

- Treatment patterns, comorbidities, and co-medications

- Outcomes, phenotypes, biomarkers, and unmet medical needs

- Variations across demographics and geographic regions

- Support clinical development by:

- Defining target populations

- Contributing to protocol design

- Supporting patient recruitment strategies

- Ensuring accurate patient medical history data collection

- Contribute to safety and risk evaluation, including:

- Background event rate estimation

- Evidence synthesis (including meta-analyses)

- Identification of high-risk patient populations

- Support post-marketing surveillance, including:

- Risk evaluation and mitigation strategies (REMS)

- Signal detection and epidemiologic investigations

- Post-authorization safety and effectiveness studies

- Generate and interpret real-world evidence by:

- Designing and executing epidemiologic research plans and protocols

- Analyzing large healthcare databases

- Critically evaluating published literature and internal data

**Required Qualifications**

- 5+ years of epidemiology experience in:

- Pharmaceutical/biotech industry, or

- Academic or government research setting

- Proven experience applying epidemiologic methods to support:

- Drug safety and effectiveness

- Natural history of disease

- Clinical development programs

- Demonstrated success leading pharmacoepidemiology research initiatives

- Strong ability to communicate complex scientific findings clearly to:

- Cross-functional teams

- Senior stakeholders

- Scientific audiences (publications, conferences)

**Education**

- PhD in Epidemiology (preferred) or related field:

- Public Health

- Health Outcomes Research

- Health Services Research

- Biostatistics or Pharmaceutical Sciences

**About Alphanumeric Systems Inc.**

Alphanumeric is a dynamic company born of a diverse mindset and held to a distinctly high standard. You may know us as a tech and communications firm established in 1979, but we also lead life science and healthcare organizations toward a more efficient future across the globe, bringing patients and providers together to build personalized relationships that fit their needs.But at our core, we are a family with a shared and passionate dedication to our customers. We treat our candidates as amazing (because they are!)Apply today to join our family and Make Your Mark!

Epidemiologist

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 working with you to make tomorrow healthier than today. Our mission is to advance population health through public health innovation and collaboration. Our broad network of partners includes academia, government, community-based organizations, and healthcare providers. These connections empower all of us to develop solutions to a wide range of challenges.

Industry: Public Policy Offices
Company Size: 501-1,000 employees

MPHI

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: ** MiTracking Epidemiologist

$58,364.80 - $93,475.20 / Posted Thru: 4/17/2026

**Location: **Remote/Virtual - Must Live and Work in Michigan

Occasional in-person at Lansing, MI office required

**Purpose: ** The person in this position is responsible for providing epidemiological support for the Michigan Environmental Public Health Tracking program ("MiTracking").

**Duties and Responsibilities:**

-  Work with data partners to develop and update metadata for hazard, exposure, and health datasets.

-  Develop and work with data partners to develop and update data measures obtained from datasets, including display in GIS format.

-  Maintain data that are on the MiTracking data portal.

-  Lead twice yearly submission of data to CDC.

-  Ensure data quality and security through use of a Quality Assurance template.

-  Assist in development, enhancement, and testing of web portal display and query of Michigan's environmental hazard, exposure, and health data.

-  Assist in analyzing data, writing reports and publications, and developing visualizations such as dashboards and data stories using Michigan environmental data.

-  Monitor new developments in Environmental Public Health Tracking data analysis, display and use for public health actions.

-  Assist the MiTracking Health Educator in drafting language and interpreting data for reports, social media posts, and presentations.

-  Actively participate in State and/or CDC work groups.

-  Respond to internal and external data requests.

-  Assure compliance with confidentiality requirements.

-  Implement quality control on all projects.

-  Identify and utilize best practices for management of large data sets.

-  Document methods and processes.

-  Aid in grant reporting and application development.

-  Always represent the best interests of MDHHS and MPHI.

-  Conduct all other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications/Requirements:**

**Education: ** Possession of a master’s degree with a major in public health, epidemiology, or biostatistics with a minimum of 8 semester (12 term) graduate-level hours in epidemiology and/or biostatistics.

**Experience: ** No experience required.

**Important Skills and Characteristics:**

-  Excellent organizational, data management, and analytical skills. Knowledge of data quality.

-  Effective oral and written commutation skills.

-  Self-motivated and able to complete work in a timely manner.

-  Proficiency in SAS, Microsoft Access and Excel, and Tableau (or other data visualization software) preferred.

**Work Environment and Physical Requirements: ** Standard office environment. Requires a valid vehicle operator’s license to attend in-state meetings, conferences, and trainings. Out-of-state travel requiring overnight stays is possible. This position is located in Lansing, Michigan. There is an option for hybrid remote/in-office or entirely remote work although attendance would be expected at occasional in-person meetings in Lansing, MI.

**RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: ** No assigned responsibility.

**IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: ** This position provides epidemiologic support to a team of environmental public health specialists including epidemiologists and health educators and provides information to Information Technology/Web Developer professionals.

**Required Communication**

**Contact Person/Group**

**Frequency**

**Purpose**

Supervisor

Daily

Supervision

Internal Partners

As Needed

Collaboration

External Stakeholders

As Needed

Collaboration

“For purposes of employment standards, this classification is “Exempt” from the 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/AA employer that participates with e-verify.

MiTracking Epidemiologist

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LEARN with us!  The Commonwealth of Kentucky offers our employees on-the-job training and online professional development courses. With thousands of unique positions available throughout the Commonwealth, you can increase your knowledge on the job -- and set your career goals for the future.  

LEAD with us!   We are a community of doers, thinkers, learners, leaders, and achievers.  We can help you  find your perfect job match and then excel in that role.  We have programs and tools to help you grow in your position and become a leader as the best version of yourself! 

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Achieve your professional goals while working for Commonwealth’s largest employer. Whether this is your first job or you’re transitioning from the military or another career, we offer a diverse opportunity for all educational and experience levels in full-time, part-time, temporary, or seasonal capacities. Employees can work in a civil service, non-civil service, appointed, or elected position. Come grow, learn, lead and serve with us!

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Industry: Government Administration
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Commonwealth of Kentucky

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26-01720

Epidemiologist I (FFTL)

Pay Grade 15

Salary

$47,531.28 - $71,298.00 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Department for Public Health

Location

275 E Main St

Frankfort, KY 40621 USA

The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

**Description**

The Division of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) within the Kentucky Department of Public Health is committed to advancing the health and well-being of children, pregnant women, and families across the Commonwealth by supporting impactful, statewide initiatives that shape early-life health, strengthen families, and promote long-term wellness. This Epidemiologist role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate across innovative maternal and child health programs, including the Kentucky Perinatal Quality Collaborative, KyCompass, and other Maternal Health programs, contributing to meaningful, data-driven efforts that guide decision-making and enhance program effectiveness. In this role, you will play a vital part in transforming data into actionable insights, supporting key reporting efforts, and helping drive improvements that make a lasting difference for Kentucky’s families and communities.

This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as a result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non- merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E- Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

**Job Responsibilities Or Duties**

-  Collects, describes, and analyzes data using basic epidemiologic methods, including descriptive analyses related to maternal and child health or public health issues.

- Provides technical assistance on program monitoring, data collection, and evaluation, including the production of useful evaluation reports, needs assessment and recommendations.

- Utilizes findings of analyses to improve, expand and maintain the program.

- Assists in the preparation of reports such as annual reports, fact sheets, surveillance reports, white papers, grant reporting, and program output plans.

- Organizes and maintains different data and surveillance systems, including providing technical assistance to users as needed.

- Communicates and disseminates data to health professionals and agencies at the local, state and national levels.

**Required Knowledge And Skills**

-  Able to report to the office in Frankfort, KY 3 days per week.

- Self-motivated and able to take initiative to anticipate needs and follow tasks through to completion.

- Detail-oriented.

- Strong organizational skills.

- Strong written and verbal communication.

- Ability to work as part of a team.

- Efficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).

**Minimum Requirements**

**EDUCATION: ** A bachelor's degree in public health or environmental health or related field OR A bachelor's degree and successful completion of at least two courses in epidemiology, public health, research methods, epidemiological research methods, population health, or disease investigation, or other related courses AND one course in data analysis, statistics, biostatistics, public health programming, epidemiological programming, health analytics, demography, or other related courses.

**EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: ** NONE

**Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: ** NONE

**Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: ** NONE

**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): ** NONE

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office setting. Some travel may be required.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Tracey Jewell at Tracey.Jewell@ky.gov or 502-564-2456.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Epidemiologist I (FFTL)

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