DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizonas children and adults. Our mission is to promote protect and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care science public policy and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program where eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

Address:

150 North 18th Avenue Phoenix Arizona 85007

Salary: 90000

Grade: 26

Closing Date:

This position serves as a management senior scientist/epidemiologist responsible for leading and advancing the field of applied epidemiology and program evaluation within a public health context. This position is responsible for the overall management and supervision of a team of epidemiologists and associated staff providing guidance and supervision on technical methodologies project priorities and professional development. The position requires managing the planning assignment and coordination of epidemiological investigations and datadriven evaluations ensuring that outputs meet the highest standards of quality accuracy and relevance. Reporting to the Bureau Chief of Assessment and Evaluation and actively participates as part of the bureaus management team and on bureau or divisionwide initiatives. The position oversees the design implementation and evaluation of advanced epidemiologic studies and surveillance systems with a focus on maternal and child health chronic diseases injuries and violence including drug overdoses and other emerging public health priorities. The role integrates evidencebased practices with strategic project management to ensure impactful and measurable improvements in population health outcomes. The role will develop and oversee innovative surveillance systems complex data analyses and program evaluation frameworks to guide public health interventions. They will collaborate extensively with internal offices and divisions state and local agencies and external partners (including federal agencies) to establish protocols share findings and provide actionable recommendations for decisionmaking and program development. Additionally the role includes leading crossfunctional highprofile projects that align with the agencys mission and goals including providing technical advice and assistance to local health departments healthcare partners and the public. The position will establish key milestones manage resources effectively and address challenges proactively to achieve project objectives. Representing the
agency in public and private forums the position will communicate epidemiologic findings and program impacts to diverse audiences
fostering trust transparency and accountability. This position requires considerable independent judgment advanced knowledge of
applied epidemiology and evaluation methods strong leadership abilities and a commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive
work environment. Lastly this position may participate in afterhours activities including partner meetings.

This position is available for remote work on a fulltime basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).
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This position may be available for remote work within Arizona # days per week in the office/hoteling).
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This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Lead supervise and mentor a team of epidemiologists and associated staff. Oversee the planning prioritization and implementation of epidemiological investigations and data analyses. Provide technical guidance performance evaluations and professional development opportunities to ensure the teams effectiveness and growth.

Design implement and evaluate surveillance systems and advanced epidemiological studies focused on maternal and child health chronic diseases injury prevention and emerging public health issues. Ensure that methodologies adhere to best practices and findings inform programmatic and agency decisions.

Direct the design and implementation of program evaluations to assess the effectiveness and impact of public health programs. Develop strategic project plans identify key milestones allocate resources and ensure timely completion of deliverables aligned with agency goals.

Facilitate partnerships with internal offices divisions state and local agencies healthcare organizations and community partners to advance public health priorities. Represent the agency in meetings forums and conferences communicating complex epidemiological data and program outcomes to diverse audiences.

Provide scientific advice to support evidencebased program development. Participate in writing grant proposals and securing funding for epidemiological studies surveillance systems and program evaluations. Ensure compliance with funding requirements and alignment with organizational goals. Other duties as assigned are related to the position.

Knowledge of:
Performance Management (PM) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.
Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of applied epidemiology and public
health.
Epidemiological methods including study design statistical analysis and surveillance
system development.
Public health issues particularly maternal and child health chronic diseases and injury
prevention.
Program evaluation theories methodologies and best practices.
Effective meeting facilitation techniques.
Managerial techniques and personnel policies and procedures.
Contemporary project management techniques and resource allocation strategies.
Data visualization tools (e.g. PowerBI and statistical software (e.g. SAS).

Skill in:
Leadership and team management including supervising and mentoring multidisciplinary staff.
Advanced data analysis interpretation and visualization.
Oral and written communication particularly for technical and nontechnical audiences.
Strategic problemsolving and critical thinking.
Project management including planning resource allocation and risk mitigation.
Interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders and partners.
Proficiency in advanced statistical analysis software packages and programming languages (e.g. SAS).
Proficiency in data visualization platforms (e.g. Power BI) for presenting findings.
Public health surveillance methods computerized data management techniques and conducting scientific studies and evaluations.

Ability to:
Support a diverse multicultural workforce that reflects the community and promotes equal
opportunity at all levels of public employment and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.
Conducted and oversaw complex epidemiological analyses and program evaluations.
Translate epidemiological findings into actionable recommendations.
Build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Engage the community in epidemiological studies and program evaluations to ensure inclusivity and relevance.
Implement and promote principles of data equity ensuring that analyses and evaluations address disparities and uphold fairness.
Balance multiple priorities and projects in a fastpaced environment.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to varied audiences.
Inspire and guide a team to achieve organizational goals.
Ensure a high attention to detail and maintain high standards of accuracy and quality.

Masters degree in Public Health with a focus on epidemiology biostatistics or a related field and at least 6 years of postgraduate experience in epidemiology or program evaluation including 2 years in a supervisory role. A PhD or DrPH in epidemiology biostatistics or a related field may substitute for up to 3 years of experience. Advanced proficiency in statistical software/data viz tools.

Masters degree in Public Health with a focus on epidemiology biostatistics or a related field and at least 6 years of postgraduate experience in epidemiology or program evaluation including 2 years in a supervisory role. A PhD or DrPH in epidemiology biostatistics or a related field may substitute for up to 3 years of experience. Advanced proficiency in statistical software/data viz tools.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
10 paid holidays per year
Wellness program and plans
Life insurance
Short/longterm disability insurance
Defined retirement plan
Award winning Infant at Work program
Credit union membership
Transit subsidy
ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

By providing the option of a fulltime or parttime remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

To help you build a financially secure future the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words you and the State will each pay 50 of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27week wait period for contributions to begin.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to EVerify Employment Eligibility Verification.