Recruitment #17-5782-01
Date Opened | 11/1/2017 12:00:00 AM |
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Filing Deadline | 12/12/2017 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $43.80 - $54.05/hour; $91,104.00 - $112,424.00/year |
Employment Type |
Permanent Full-Time Employment
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HR Analyst | Lindsay Christopher |
Department | Health Care Services Agency |
Work Location |
Oakland
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HEALTH CARE SERVICES AGENCY
Alameda County's Health Services Program is administered by the Health Care Services Agency and includes the following program areas: Behavioral Health Care, Public Health, Environmental Health, and Agency Administration/Indigent Health. The ultimate mission of the Health Care Services Agency is to provide fully integrated health care services through a comprehensive network of public and private partnerships that ensure optimal health and well-being and respect the diversity of all residents. Health Care Services Agency currently has multiple career opportunities for experienced licensed professionals to become part of a service delivery team dedicated to the optimal health and well-being of Alameda County residents.
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT (PHD)
Alameda County Public Health Department has worked for over 80 years to improve the health and safety of its residents and the neighborhoods they live in. Traditional public health concerns such as disease epidemics and outbreaks, environmental health, health education and access to care and support have been joined by contemporary concerns: poverty, crime, violence, bioterrorism and natural disasters. Each of these poses a threat to public health and wellness and calls for short and long-term solutions that lie well outside traditional public health boundaries. For more information about our Alameda County Public Health Department, please visit the Alameda County Public Health Department Website and latest Annual Budget document found on www.acgov.org
THE POSITION
Under the general direction of the Division of Communicable Disease Control and Prevention (DCDCP) Director, the Epidemiology Research Scientist conceives, plans, organizes, and directs complex scientific research and program evaluation on all communicable disease and division relevant programs and services; leads communicable disease epidemiology science and integration for the Public Health Department; oversees and provides direction and technical expertise for long range communicable disease epidemiology program goals, objectives, projects, and research priorities; and performs related work as required.
This is a single-position classification. The incumbent works independently, designs, analyzes and interprets scientific research related to communicable disease control and prevention for use in policy development, and designs evaluation studies to support the mission of the Public Health Department to ensure the optimal health and well-being of Alameda County residents. Additionally, the incumbent may supervise or oversee the work of professional, technical and support staff on a project or day-to-day basis.
The incumbent is expected to exercise independent judgment in devising study methodology and research instruments, in obtaining funding sources and in coordinating activities with those of other county departments, academic institutions, and other partner health care agencies.
DIVISION OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (DCDCP)
The mission of the Division of Communicable Disease Control and Prevention (DCDCP) is to work in partnership with the community to promote health and quality of life and to protect the public from the spread of communicable diseases and the health impact of emergencies.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications below, the ideal candidate will be an experienced communicable disease epidemiologist, well versed in the principles and practices of epidemiology, statistics and public health including disease surveillance, epidemiologic study design, and data analysis who is committed to achieving goals and obtaining results. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated a track record of success in:
The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:
Knowledge of:
• The latest trends and activities in the field of Epidemiology
• Advanced epidemiological analysis methods, research design and research implementation; innovative statistical analysis methods and interpretation
• The preparation of scientific research reports
• Modern statistical and database management software applications
• Principles of lead supervision and project management
• Infectious diseases
• Principles and methods of survey design
• Supervisory principles
• Public health laws governing communicable disease surveillance and control
• Environmental, social, economic, political, cultural and other issues impacting epidemiology
Ability to:
• Plan, design, conduct and evaluate varied epidemiological research studies and draw valid conclusions
• Prepare and write a variety of documents, such as research project & grant proposals, accurate statistical and narrative reports, and technical and scientific papers
• Collect and analyze complex statistical data
• Draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations
• Present and explain epidemiologic data to a variety of audiences
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Interpret and apply applicable policies, codes and regulations
• Oversee, direct and evaluate the work of staff
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, other agencies and community organizations
Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:
For your Health & Welfare Benefits
For your Financial Future
For your Work/Life Balance
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.
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Lindsay Christopher, Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services, County of Alameda
510-272-6393
Lindsay.christopher@acgov.org
Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer