Epidemiology Program Manager - Northern Nevada Public Health (Job)
Description:
Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) has two epidemiologist openings: General Epidemiologist and Specialized Epidemiologist. A single application will allow you to be considered for both positions. Applications are submitted through the NNPH website via GovernmentJobs.com.
The successful candidate will be expected to establish residency and relocate to the Reno, Nevada area. Following successful completion of the probationary period, a hybrid work arrangement may be available.
Reno is located near the Nevada-California border and offers access to a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities. The region is known for its proximity to Lake Tahoe, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, world-class ski resorts, hiking trails, and alpine lakes. Reno is also home to a growing and diverse community, including alumni from the University of Michigan, and is within driving distance of major metropolitan areas such as Sacramento and San Francisco.
Epidemiologist (General):
Have a background in laboratory and/or basic sciences (e.g., biology, microbiology, virology, immunology, or equivalent) with experience in healthcare or the medical field, such as reviewing or handling medical records, interpreting laboratory results, and/or managing complex health data. The candidate will have demonstrated coursework in statistics and epidemiology, including examples or experience in applied epidemiology. Previous exposure to SQL, SAS, and/or R programming is desired, as well as designing public health surveys or data collection tools (e.g., REDCap, Alchemer). This comprehensive knowledge should include data integration tactics and analytical strategies to produce meaningful population health metrics for a wide variety of audiences. The ability to create reports, contribute to grant applications via scientific writing skills, manage projects from conception to completion, and design reports or dashboards is preferred. The candidate should be adaptable to teamwork while also maintaining independent judgement. Attention to detail is critical. Previous experience conducting health-related interviews or employment in customer service is valued.
Epidemiologist (Specific):
Have a background in epidemiology and/or statistics with specialization in infectious diseases, particularly population studies or managing complex data systems. Specialty topics such as antimicrobial resistance, hospital acquired infections, and/or managing the transmission of communicable diseases (e.g., infection prevention) in congregate settings is desired. The candidate should have experience working in healthcare (or equivalent) and population analytics, including the design of data collection instruments (REDCap, Alchemer), implementation of data pipelines, and demonstrated history of programming in R, SAS, and/or SQL. A portfolio of scripts overseeing the data lifecycle, or a willingness to learn, is needed. Knowledge of informatics is a complementary asset. This position is seeking a team player coupled with autonomous deliverables. The candidate should have the ability to maintain individual and programmatic deadlines, pay attention to detail, and design quality assurance reports using data science methodologies. Data visualization (dashboards, reporting graphics, etc.) is expected. Previous experience conducting health-related interviews or employment in customer service is valued. Scientific writing skills and grant management is expected for the candidate to promote and expand health services to Washoe County and Nevada residents. Exposure to working with or in vulnerable or underserved communities is strongly favored, such as rural or frontier counties.
More information on the job specifications, including general duties and activities, can be located on NNPH.org.
Skills/Eligibility:
Minimum Qualifications: Three years of full-time experience in an organized communicable disease epidemiology or infection control program AND a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral science, biology, microbiology, medicine, public health, or a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge Skills: Basic biological principles for the prevention and control of various communicable diseases; Disease Surveillance practices and procedures; Biostatistics and bioinformatics; Data analytics (e.g., R, SQL) and applied epidemiology; Design and execution of data collection instruments, including consulting or oversight of data pipelines (e.g., REDCap, Alchemer); Scientific writing
Full Specifications: Job Specifications and Salaries - Washoe County
How to Apply:
Applications are submitted through the NNPH website via GovernmentJobs.com.