Epidemiologist & Emergency Response Coordinator

Mercer County Health District

Epidemiologist & Emergency Response Coordinator

Job Duties:

Monitors disease trends in the health jurisdiction through surveillance software / web-based systems. Develops and maintains Statistical Analysis Plans (SOPs) that ensure appropriate regulatory requirements are followed; performs all analyses defined in the SOPs.
Prepares statistical data and other electronic files for reporting.
Creates, designs, or maintains databases of biological data and biostatistical documentation.
Compiles disease outbreak reports and maintains epidemiological database as required by the State, manages cases and reports in the Ohio Disease Reporting System (ODRS) and CDC’s National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS).
Prepares and manages emergency preparedness grant applications and oversees grant deliverables for compliance insurance. Oversees public information for presentation to partners and external clients; serves as methodological and statistical consultant, as required.
Exercises discretion and independent judgement when assisting with protocol development including: Experimental design, randomization, sample size calculation, statistical methods, defining study objectives and parameters.
Ensures statistical quality by reviewing and monitoring statistical tasks and project deliverables.
Works closely with staff on managing disease outbreaks as well as individual reportable cases of infectious and communicable diseases.
Creates and maintains Mercer County Health District Emergency Preparedness Plan.
Attends regional and state Epidemiologist meetings in compliance with PHEP grant requirements.
Participates in workforce development to ensure capable response to bioterrorism, outbreaks of infectious disease and other public health threats, and maintain written records of such training.
Identifies gaps in public health infrastructure within the health department and makes recommendations to the Board of Health to solidify emergency response capabilities.
Works with other city/county/regional and state agencies in the coordination of drills, response plans, and communications and meetings regarding public health’s role in emergencies.
Regularly reports emergency response activities to the Administrator and/or Health Commissioner / Board of Health.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have a minimum of a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology, biostatistics/bioinformatics or equivalent field.
Well-versed in modern office procedures, practices, equipment, and software
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., with 30-minute unpaid lunch. Occasional after-hour activities, as necessary.

Salary & Benefits: $24.00 - $32.00 /hour commensurate with experience. Mercer County Health District offers vacation; holidays; personal leave; sick leave; medical, dental, and life insurance; Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS); and optional Deferred Compensation.

Please send resume and cover letter to: Michelle Kimmel, REHS, Administrator, 220 W. Livingston St., B152, Celina, OH 45822 or mkimmel@mchdohio.org

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