{"id":2340,"date":"2016-12-23T10:22:44","date_gmt":"2016-12-23T16:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mchtulane.wordpress.com\/?p=2340"},"modified":"2016-12-23T10:22:44","modified_gmt":"2016-12-23T16:22:44","slug":"mch-epidemiologist-position-with-virginia-department-of-health-apply-by-january-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thatscourtney.space\/blueprint\/mch-epidemiologist-position-with-virginia-department-of-health-apply-by-january-10\/","title":{"rendered":"MCH Epidemiologist position with Virginia Department of Health &#8211; apply by January 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Working Title\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Maternal and Child Health Epidemiologist SR (FH082)<br \/>\nRole Title\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Scientist II &#8211; 59132<br \/>\nJob Open Date\u00a0 12\/20\/2016<br \/>\nJob Close Date\u00a0 01\/10\/2017<br \/>\nHiring Range\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Negotiable to $68,182<br \/>\nAgency \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dept of Health (601)<br \/>\nWebsite\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\">www.vdh.virginia.gov<\/a><br \/>\nLocation\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Richmond (City) &#8211; 760<br \/>\nPosition Number\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 FH082<br \/>\nJob Posting Number\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1019614<br \/>\nType of Recruitment\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 General Public &#8211; G<br \/>\nDoes this position have telework options?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Yes<br \/>\nJob Type\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Full-Time (Salaried)<br \/>\nJob Type Detail Full-Time Salaried &#8211; Non-Faculty- FTS-1<br \/>\nPay Band\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 05<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This position performs maternal and child health epidemiology functions for the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). This position will be responsible for surveillance, communication, investigation, reporting, and data driven education and mobilization for the Maternal and Child Health program with a specific focus on supporting the Title V block grant. Successful employees show initiative, work well with others, and can function in a dynamic environment. Surveillance activities include collecting, analyzing, and interpreting science-based data from multiple sources such as vital statistics. Communication functions include accurately disseminating results to support science-based decisions to decision makers and the target audience often using data visualization tools and the VDH website. Education tasks include technical assistance for state and local public health staff in the use of local health data. Current grants emphasize preconception, interconception, and women\u2019s health; the role of this position will be to assist in the engagement of community partnerships to reach health goals. We provide employees with a welcoming peer group for cross-training and problem solving, as well as opportunities for career advancement and emphasis on learning.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minimum Qualifications\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Candidates must show initiative and willingness to excel. Requires coursework and experience performing epidemiology. Ability to research scientific medical literature and apply findings to the solution of problems. Experienced use of SAS software. Experience required with the collection, manipulation, analysis, and quality control of large population-based datasets. Strong verbal communication and written presentation of findings; making presentations and conducting training; excellent writing abilities for professional and lay audiences; effective problem-solving and decision-making, ability to work independently. Knowledge in maternal and child health.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preferred Qualifications\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Prefer Master of Public Health in Epidemiology degree or Public Health with advanced coursework in epidemiology and evaluation. Prefer experience in the field of public health epidemiology and evaluation. Experience with using data visualization tools to accurately disseminate results. Ability to develop goals and objectives to evaluate program effectiveness and utilize data as a tool to develop and prioritize community- based interventions and policies.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Special Requirements\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service\u2019s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check, and E-Verify. The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment, if applicable (Va. Code \u00a7 2.2-3114). Other financial, credit, driving, or other background checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Special Instructions to Applicants\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A completed application including previous employment, salary history and education must be submitted online at Virginia Jobs for consideration: <a href=\"https:\/\/virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com\/\">https:\/\/virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com\/<\/a> Only online applications will be accepted. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will NOT be considered. Incomplete applications with vacant answer fields will be screened out. Electronic applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. 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