Multco

Communicable Disease Epidemiologist

Portland, OR · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$40k-$50kDetected 14 days ago

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About the role

We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment.
This mid-level professional epidemiologist conducts investigative and analytical work for communicable disease surveillance, detection, and prevention.
include independent and team-based case and outbreak investigation, chart review, case interviews, and collecting, analyzing, and disseminating data.

During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities.
Identify, investigate, and manage the epidemiology of acute and prolonged disease outbreaks.
Develop surveillance methods for emerging outbreaks and provide guidance to facilities experiencing them.
Manage daily triage responsibilities, which include handling outbreak reports, processing electronic lab reports, and coordinating case follow-ups.
Analyze surveillance data and conduct literature reviews to prepare reports that support program planning, evaluation, and the development of publications.
We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities.
Perform case interviews and contact tracing.
Perform statistical analyses on communicable diseases to inform recommendations for disease transmission prevention.
Offer scientific advice and technical assistance to community partners regarding epidemiologic data and disease surveillance.

A cover letter that expands on your resume, addressing how you qualify for the position, and why you are interested in the role.
As with all routine telework positions, employees may be required to come into the office on occasion.

Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of minimum qualifications
An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
Consideration of top candidates/interviews
Background, reference, and education checks
Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.
A completed online application.

Health Department
Investigate and control the spread of communicable diseases and public health outbreaks in accordance with Oregon State and Multnomah County policies.
Provide health education, and ensure the administration of necessary pre or post-exposure prophylaxis.

All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response.

We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process.
Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance.
Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

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