EPIDEMIOLOGIST

Position Summary

Engages in epidemiologic activities, produces analysis of health statistics, and prepares and disseminates health reports for the California Tribal Epidemiology Center (the “EpiCenter”).

Essential Functions

1. Develops project methodology and determines research design.
2. Collects epidemiological electronic data files from Indian health programs and state health agencies.
3. Stores and manages the collected data.
4. Generates analysis plans.
5. Performs analyses, including data linkages with statistical and spreadsheet programs; interprets analyses and writes analytical sections of study reports.
6. Develop data collection instruments and collect health surveillance.
7. Produces both lay and technical reports to present health data.
8. Serves as a coordinator for one or more projects.
9. Develops work scopes and schedules for special projects.
10. Assists in writing complex contracts or grants as needed.
11. Assists in designing and developing simple and complex grant budgets and justifications as needed.
12. Serves as a professional consultant to various organizations and committees.
13. Communicates with Indian health care providers and the Indian community about data and analytical issues.
14. Ensures the accuracy and clarity of analytical information in the EpiCenter.
15. Monitors specifically funded program activities and special projects, as assigned.
16. Regular and predictable attendance.
17. Other relevant duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Maintain a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and ability to be insurable under CRIHB’s automobile insurance for the purpose of potentially driving agency vehicles.
2. Requires the ability to drive up to seven (7) hours a day.
3. Position may require occasional overnight travel within CRIHB’s service area.