EPIDEMIOLOGIST III - PREVENTIVE SERVICES

Cook County Health and Hospitals
$33.7 - $40.623
life insurance, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Illinois, Chicago
1969 Ogden Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 14, 2025
Job Posting : Mar 14, 2025, 2:25:20 PM Closing Date : Mar 29, 2025, 4:59:00 AM Full-time Shift Start Time : 8:30 A.M. Shift End Time : 4:30 P.M. Collective Bargaining Unit : AFSCME 1276 Posting Salary : $33.7 - $40.623 Organization : Health and Hospital Systems LOCATION: Department of Public Health DEPARTMENT: Preventive Services SHIFT: 8:30AM - 4:30PM Job Summary AFSCME 1276 MEMBERS Under the supervision of the Epidemiology Unit Director or designee, assists in the development, maintenance, and analysis of community and population survey data for suburban Cook County. Prepares data related to chronic diseases, injury, violence, sentential events, and mortality surveillance, the vaccine initiative, health indicator, vulnerability indices, exposures, risk factors, and service utilization using analytical products such as R, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), Excel and data visualization software. Typical Duties Prepares detailed summaries of survey data by health status, medical care utilization program and other health data suitable for publication or presentation using R, SAS, Excel and other statistical software Follows standards and protocols for data management and analytic processes Assists in the development and conducts analysis of measures of public health program effectiveness, efficiency, utilization and impact on health status Assists in the development of dashboards in R-Shiny, Tableau, and excel Assists with coordination and report generation of mobile vaccine data with healthcare providers and community-based organizations Performs basic interpretation of data analysis results Performs epidemiologic analysis of vaccine data, health indicator, surveillance, risk factor and related data using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology Responds to requests from program personnel, community agencies and the public for health population, health and service utilization data and reports Provides technical assistance in the development of data collection tools including surveys, questionnaires and databases Assists in preparation of community health indicator data, analysis and presentations for use in the state-mandated, agency recertification process Assists in providing training related to entry, collection and analysis of health status and service utilization Monitors data quality and consistency May be required to develop and/or deliver presentations on a variety of public health topics and concepts Other duties as required Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in public health or master's in science with a concentration in epidemiology or biostatistics from an accredited institution, required (provide at time of interview). One (1) year of experience in epidemiologic analysis of data, public health report preparation and management of population-based databases using R, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) or other statistical software, required. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and statistical software, required. Position requires moderate travel for which the employee must possess a valid driver's license and insured vehicle or otherwise provide an acceptable and reliable means of transportation, required. Completion of the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) courses to include IS-100, 200, 700, and 800 within six (6) months of employment, required. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience using ARC Geographic Information System (GIS) software, preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics Knowledge of epidemiologic and statistical theory and methods Knowledge of basic statistical analysis and report preparation Ability using statistical methods in epidemiologic analysis Good written and verbal communication skills VETERAN PREFERENCE PLEASE READ When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must: Meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?" Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable. OR A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing. If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. BENEFITS PACKAGE Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Basic Term Life Insurance Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time 100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/ MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview. Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen. CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor. COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.