Job Description:

The purpose of the Epidemiology and Surveillance Team within the COVID-19 California Department of Public Health (CDPH) response is to maintain and provide case-based surveillance and epidemiologic data for COVID-19 cases reported in the state of California. This team works to meet the demands for timely and highly visible surveillance data used by groups at CDPH as well as the California Department of Technology and the Governor’s Office to track and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. This team is responsible for accurately reporting cases of COVID-19 and required data elements to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in accordance with the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists guidance.

The Epidemiologist / Data Analyst functions within an incident command structure (ICS) as part of the Epidemiology and Surveillance Team and interacts with numerous CDPH programs, local health departments (LHDs), and CDC to perform essential functions.

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered.  Please provide three professional references. 

Must be able to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Clean data and maintain data quality and completeness.


• Analyze data as requested (e.g. to determine number and rate of COVID-19 cases, stratify data by jurisdiction, demographics, and key factors, monitor and assess for trend)


• Assist with the generation of data sets, data visualizations and written and oral reports.


• Coordinate and interact with state and local public health departments, laboratories, Communicable Disease (CD) Controllers and other health agencies.


• Establish and maintain standardized methods of data collection in the California Reportable Disease Information Exchange (CalREDIE) or external electronic databases.


• Communicate effectively and efficiently with involved partners via telephone and email.


• Ensure that the needs of the Epidemiology and Surveillance Team are met, to the extent possible.


• Participate in conference calls with epidemiology and laboratory partners at CDPH, CDC, California LHDs, healthcare facilities, and other state and local health departments.


• Present at meetings, if applicable.


• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.


• Collaborate effectively in a team environment.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate and facilitate teleconferences and meetings, as required.


• Perform other duties as directed by the Science Branch Director.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with public health and healthcare professionals and internal partners.


• Ability to perform data entry, data cleaning, and data quality assessment with attention to detail.


• Knowledge and application of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements and protection of health information.


• Knowledge and skills related to analysis of public health surveillance data.


• High level analytical and problem-solving skills.  


• Ability to complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner.


• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and work independently.


• Demonstrate reliability and integrity.


• Prior knowledge and experience in use of CalREDIE, preferred.


• Fluency in spoken English is required.

Education/Experience

 Master’s degree in public health or related field, required.

• Experience in data entry and analysis, required.


• Experience with clinical terminology and interpreting laboratory testing results, preferred.


• Strong knowledge and use of Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), required.


• Strong knowledge and use of R, preferred.


• Basic knowledge and use of data visualization software such as Tableau, preferred.

 Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

 Knowledge of and skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and Power Point

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 
   Stand                                       Frequently
  


• Walk                                         Frequently


• Sit                                             Frequently


• Handling / Fingering              Frequently


• Reach Outward                       Occasionally


• Reach Above Shoulder          Occasionally


• Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend     Occasionally


• Lift / Carry                               Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs


• Push/Pull                                 Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs


• See (Vision)                             Constantly


• Taste/ Smell                            Not Applicable

KEY

Constantly                 (5+ hrs/day)

Frequently                 (2 - 5 hrs/day)

Occasionally             (0 - 2 hrs/day)

Not Applicable          Not required for essential functions

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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