RESP-NET Public Health Epidemiologist--Temporary Solutions
RESP-NET Public Health Epidemiologist--Temporary Solutions
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Description of Work
This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visitwww.shpnc.
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Note: Permanent and timelimited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or timelimited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporaries are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.
Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governors Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporarys skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agencys culture process procedures and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.
This temporary position is located in Raleigh NC Wake County.
Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $30.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).
This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Health and Human Services. This position is located at 225 N. McDowell Street Raleigh NC 27603.
The RESPNet Epidemiologist Position is in the Communicable Disease Branch (CDB) at the North Carolina Division of Public Health. The person in this position will work within the Respiratory Disease Surveillance program and with partners at CDC and CSTE to conduct a populationbased hospitalization surveillance project for influenza Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and COVID19. The epidemiologist will oversee data collection and reporting for this project including the following responsibilities:- Support epidemiologists from North Carolina Public Health Epidemiologist Network (PHEs) to complete project activities
- Act as the project point of contact between hospitals CDB and CDC and provide administrative oversight technical assistance and consultation to agenciesand individuals working within the context of the project
- Maintain project databases and assist in producing reports for internal and external audiences
- Use management tools systems and procedures to document and report progress
- Develop evaluation materials including processes for case ascertainment and data audit
Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
NOTE: Qualified applicants must meet and CLEARLY reflect on their application training and experience and all knowledge skills abilities and any experience or competencies specified in the posting and/or supplemental question(s) to be considered. NOTE: See Resume is not acceptable to show work history.
- Working knowledge of epidemiologic principles
- Basic knowledge of project management tasks knowledge of processes and standards to meet project deliverables
- Ability to coordinate complex projects with minimal oversight
- Planning organizational and problemsolving skills
- Basic knowledge of respiratory viruses surveillance methods
- Basic knowledge of biostatistics including the use of statistical software
- Effective oral and written communication skills
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc/experienceguide for details.
Masters degree in Epidemiology or closely related health field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Management preferences:; R or SAS experience Experience with REDCapSupplemental and Contact Information
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Temporary Solutions
Office of State Human Resources
1110 Navaho Drive Suite 200
Raleigh NC 27609
Employment Type
Full-Time
