Epidemiologist

Definition

Definition: Under general supervision, this position serves as a professional epidemiologist responsible for carrying out a broad and complex range of investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities related to the surveillance, detection, and prevention of diseases and injuries. Works independently or as an experienced team or project member, providing epidemiologic expertise for specific programs or more complex individual epidemiologic analyses. This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt.

Essential Functions: Essential functions may vary among position and may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

Examples of Tasks

Conducts epidemiologic investigations used in the prevention and control of chronic diseases, injuries, and other health conditions and in the planning of health programs.

Identifies, analyzes, and reports public health issues and problems.

Participates in the planning of epidemiologic investigations.

Designs, manipulates, and uses databases for analysis of health problems to assess the potential public health impact.

Uses known techniques for analyzing epidemiologic investigation data, adapts or combines a variety of existing statistical methods to fulfill specific project needs.

Creates and prepares reports detailing potential threats for supervisor, Administration, and Council review.

Provides scientific advice and technical assistance to communities, outside partners, and stakeholders.

Conducts oral presentations to diverse audiences to educate and inform the public of potential health issues.

Provides consultative services on large and difficult programs or projects.

Conducts literature reviews for program planning, preparation of publications, and for evaluation.

Designs and prepares reports from analyses of surveillance data, literature reviews.

Participates in writing grants and other funding proposals.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned to maintain and enhance departmental operation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of the culture, customs, traditions, history and government of the Salt River Pima- Maricopa Indian Community.
• Knowledge of general accounting, auditing, and budgeting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices for governments (fund accounting).
• Knowledge of the financial reporting requirements of the State and Federal programs with which the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is involved.
• Knowledge of contemporary principles and practices of epidemiology.
• Knowledge of research methods, procedures and techniques used in identifying and evaluation disease characteristics.
• Knowledge of medical methods and practices used in the control of a variety of diseases.
• Knowledge of implementing and maintaining disease surveillance programs.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with State and Federal representatives, regulatory agencies, Tribal Officials, Community members, SRPMIC department directors and co-workers, and the public.
• Skill in reviewing and evaluating a variety of financial and budgetary records.
• Skill in understanding and applying complex rules, regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Skill in preparing a variety of computerized financial and budgetary records and reports.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and timely records of financial transactions.
• Ability to investigate acute and chronic conditions or other adverse outcomes in the population.
• Ability to manage data from surveillance, investigations, or sources.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience: A Masters of public health in Epidemiology and three (3) years of professional experience in applied public health epidemiology; OR a Bachelor's degree in public health or a science-related field and five (5) years in applied public health epidemiology.

Ideal candidate will have experience working in a tribal community, working with the different levels of US health care system and public health system.

Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position, will be considered.

Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License
• May be required to work evenings and weekends with some occasional travel.
• Employees in, and applicants applying for, jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the "Community Code of Ordinances", Chapter 11, "Minors", Article X. "Investigation of Persons Working With Children".

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified : Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date.

The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted .

Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.

Benefits:

The SRPMIC offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. In addition employees enjoy vacation and sick leave and 13 paid holidays.