Senior Chronic Disease Epidemiologist - 61009488

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Under general supervision, this position will serve as a premiere epidemiologist in the Bureau of Chronic Disease & Injury Prevention, providing data leadership for internal and external stakeholders as it relates to chronic diseases, associated risk factors, and social determinants of health to ensure appropriate surveillance strategies are developed, implemented, and reported on, promoting a culture of data-driven decisions, and providing strategic planning for internal program funding opportunity as it relates to data analyses and interpretation.

Develop infographics, dashboards, and data products to promote healthy living and healthy lifestyles among South Carolinians.

Provide epidemiological leadership to internal and external stakeholders working to address chronic diseases and their associated risk factors across South Carolina to include: responding to queries and developing/compiling reports from various data sources; analyzing population health data through a health equity lens in order to identify disparities, including but not limited to age, gender, race, and disability status; and reporting findings to internal and external stakeholders through the most appropriate methods.

Provide guidance to junior epidemiologists in the section, including key outcomes and measures to promote success within the bureau and section.

Oversee the development and dissemination of chronic disease data products including dashboards, infographics, and posters.

Assess data collection feasibility, conduct or coordinate analyses of selected metrics, and work with agency outreach and communication teams to develop and share products with internal and external partners.

Support the bureau and section in pursuing and reporting on identified funding opportunities related to chronic diseases, associated risk factors, social determinants of health, and data processes.

Act as a subject matter expert in the development of the State Health Assessment and County Health Assessments, providing data expertise related to various chronic diseases and associated risk factors.

Assist in community-level data walks. Perform other duties as assigned by agency, branch, bureau, and section leadership.

Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in Public Health in epidemiology, biostatistics or a closely related field and relevant working experience.

A Doctoral degree in epidemiology, or advanced training in applied epidemiology, such as the Public Health Prevention Specialist Program at CDC may substitute for experience.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency Additional Requirements:

**Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.**

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Qualifications

Additional Information

EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.