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Kansas: Epidemiologist for Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Job Title: Epidemiologist
Job Number: #155675
Organization: Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Posted: 3/30/2007
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Epidemiology
Industry: State Government
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Topeka, KS USA
Compensation: Education and experience would determine placement at appropriate epidemiologist level and pay would be commensurate
Position Description: : Serves as coordinator of Hepatitis A and B prevention immunization activities, including IG inventory management and distribution and the Hepatitis B perinatal program. Designs, develops, analyzes, and reports survey data related to the Vaccine for Adults at Risk of Hepatitis program, and the perinatal Hepatitis B program.
Employee provides technical assistance and conducts and/or participates in field epidemiologic investigations of disease outbreaks by conferring with local health departments and health care providers, reviewing reports of positive laboratory tests, and discussing diagnostic criteria and treatment regimens. Employee develops epidemiologic study data collection instruments and participates in interviewing subjects associated with disease outbreaks as needed. Employee provides education and recommendations regarding control of disease outbreaks based on results of field epidemiologic investigations and State and Federal guidelines. Participates in the Epidemiologist on-call rotation.
Develops and implements studies to assess immunization rates among children in Kansas. Evaluates the potential need for changing or updating the design of studies. Produces a report of the study results in both written and oral formats. Presents report to local health department administrators and other internal and external partners and/or consultants. As an epidemiologist for the immunization program, incumbent will develop and implement, in conjunction with the Senior Epidemiologist, special projects and studies designed to assist in strategic planning and evaluation of immunization programs and other activities related to prevention and control of vaccine-preventable diseases. Presents results of special projects and studies in both oral and written formats to local, state, and national audiences.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications: Required: Advanced Epidemiologist: MPH/MS and independent work experience as an epidemiologist.
Preferred: Ability to coordinate outbreak investigations. Knowledge of vaccine- preventable diseases. Knowledge of and ability to apply the use of computers for the manipulation, analysis, and management of epidemiological data. Ability to conduct comprehensive analyses on surveillance data and other information for the purposes of determining the need for epidemiological investigations. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain favorable relationships with colleagues and outside partners. Knowledge of incubation periods, periods of communicability, common modes of transmission, and public health significance of all communicable diseases.
This position will require travel. Any employee operating a vehicle on official state business must possess a valid State of Kansas drivers license.
Organization Description: Department of Health and Environment
Closing Date: 6/29/2007
Contact Name: Linda Smith, Recruiter
Contact Location: 1000 SW Jackson
Suite 580
Topeka KS 66612
USA
Contact Phone: 785-296-1290
Contact Fax: 785-296-6320
Contact Email: recruiter@kdhe.state.ks.us
Web Address: http://www.jobs.ks.gov
How to Apply: To Apply go to jobs.ks.gov, for Employment Application and Personal Data. Hard copy and copies of College Transcripts can be sent to Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Human Resources Management, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 580, Topeka, KS 66612 or faxed to 785- 296-6320.
Applicants claiming Veterans' Preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 with their application materials.
Additional Information: The Department of Health and Environment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KDHE encourages applications from all persons. Federal and state legislation prohibits discrimination of the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, and veteran status. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact Human Resources if accommodations are needed in completing an application, interviewing and any other aspect of the employment process. The mission of KDHE is to protect the health and environment of all Kansans by promoting responsible choices. Fax 785-296-6320. Recruiter 785-296-1290
Job Number: #155675
Organization: Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Posted: 3/30/2007
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Epidemiology
Industry: State Government
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Topeka, KS USA
Compensation: Education and experience would determine placement at appropriate epidemiologist level and pay would be commensurate
Position Description: : Serves as coordinator of Hepatitis A and B prevention immunization activities, including IG inventory management and distribution and the Hepatitis B perinatal program. Designs, develops, analyzes, and reports survey data related to the Vaccine for Adults at Risk of Hepatitis program, and the perinatal Hepatitis B program.
Employee provides technical assistance and conducts and/or participates in field epidemiologic investigations of disease outbreaks by conferring with local health departments and health care providers, reviewing reports of positive laboratory tests, and discussing diagnostic criteria and treatment regimens. Employee develops epidemiologic study data collection instruments and participates in interviewing subjects associated with disease outbreaks as needed. Employee provides education and recommendations regarding control of disease outbreaks based on results of field epidemiologic investigations and State and Federal guidelines. Participates in the Epidemiologist on-call rotation.
Develops and implements studies to assess immunization rates among children in Kansas. Evaluates the potential need for changing or updating the design of studies. Produces a report of the study results in both written and oral formats. Presents report to local health department administrators and other internal and external partners and/or consultants. As an epidemiologist for the immunization program, incumbent will develop and implement, in conjunction with the Senior Epidemiologist, special projects and studies designed to assist in strategic planning and evaluation of immunization programs and other activities related to prevention and control of vaccine-preventable diseases. Presents results of special projects and studies in both oral and written formats to local, state, and national audiences.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications: Required: Advanced Epidemiologist: MPH/MS and independent work experience as an epidemiologist.
Preferred: Ability to coordinate outbreak investigations. Knowledge of vaccine- preventable diseases. Knowledge of and ability to apply the use of computers for the manipulation, analysis, and management of epidemiological data. Ability to conduct comprehensive analyses on surveillance data and other information for the purposes of determining the need for epidemiological investigations. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain favorable relationships with colleagues and outside partners. Knowledge of incubation periods, periods of communicability, common modes of transmission, and public health significance of all communicable diseases.
This position will require travel. Any employee operating a vehicle on official state business must possess a valid State of Kansas drivers license.
Organization Description: Department of Health and Environment
Closing Date: 6/29/2007
Contact Name: Linda Smith, Recruiter
Contact Location: 1000 SW Jackson
Suite 580
Topeka KS 66612
USA
Contact Phone: 785-296-1290
Contact Fax: 785-296-6320
Contact Email: recruiter@kdhe.state.ks.us
Web Address: http://www.jobs.ks.gov
How to Apply: To Apply go to jobs.ks.gov, for Employment Application and Personal Data. Hard copy and copies of College Transcripts can be sent to Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Human Resources Management, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 580, Topeka, KS 66612 or faxed to 785- 296-6320.
Applicants claiming Veterans' Preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 with their application materials.
Additional Information: The Department of Health and Environment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KDHE encourages applications from all persons. Federal and state legislation prohibits discrimination of the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, and veteran status. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact Human Resources if accommodations are needed in completing an application, interviewing and any other aspect of the employment process. The mission of KDHE is to protect the health and environment of all Kansans by promoting responsible choices. Fax 785-296-6320. Recruiter 785-296-1290
posted by Editor @ 3/30/2007
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