EPIDEMIOLOGIST I

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Prevention & Health Promotion Administration, Infectious Disease Prevention and Health Services Bureau, Baltimore MD

The mission of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Prevention and Health Promotion Administration's Infectious Disease Prevention and Health Services Bureau (IDPHSB) is to improve the health of Marylander's by reducing the transmission of HIV, STIs and viral hepatitis and helping impacted persons live longer and healthier lives. We work in partnership with local health departments, providers, community based organizations, and public and private sector agencies to provide public health leadership in the prevention, control, monitoring and treatment of these infectious diseases. In partnership with other IDPHSB offices and centers, public and private sector partners, and impacted communities, the Center for HIV Prevention and Health Services (CHPHS) develops, funds, and evaluates HIV prevention and health services, and provides training, support and technical assistance to develop the capacity of agencies and individuals to successfully deliver those services. The main purpose of this position is to manage all stages in the monitoring and evaluation of HIV prevention and health services programs in collaboration with other Evaluation Division members. This position analyzes statewide data to describe trends and evaluate changes in HIV prevention and health services outcomes. Based on analyses of evaluation data, this position recommends programmatic changes to enhance the effectiveness of HIV prevention and health services programs across the state. This position reports to the Deputy Center Chief for HIV Evaluation.

Education: A Master’s degree in the field of Public Health from an accredited college or university with a minimum of three graduate courses in Epidemiology and one graduate course in Biostatistics.

Experience: None.

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Science  classifications or Clinical Lab, Medical Scientists, or Bio Medical Lab Officer specialty codes in the health research field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required. 

The desired candidate will have experience with epidemiologic and health services data (e.g., surveillance data, electronic health records); experience working with Microsoft Access and/or other relational database systems; and, experience/knowledge of the statistical software package SAS.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.  Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. 

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.