Epidemiologist - Health Disparities

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Title:Epidemiologist - Health Disparities

$56,659.20 - $90,750.40 / Posted Thru: 4/11/25

Location: 100% Remote / Must work and Live in Michigan

Purpose: This position provides epidemiological expertise to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' (MDHHS) Office of Equity and Minority Health (OEMH), working within the Bureau of Epidemiology and Population Health within the Lifecourse Epidemiology & Genomics Division, on matters concerning minority health, health disparity, and health equity. This includes statewide surveillance, epidemiologic study design and planning, statistical analysis, policy and program development, program evaluation, and technical expertise and training. This position also provides consultation support to the Environmental Health Division.

• Work with OEMH and LEGD staff to administer and manage existing health equity related surveillance systems.
• Identify, compile and evaluate access to data sources to be used for surveillance and epidemiological analysis related to health disparities and health equity.
• Disseminate results of health disparities surveillance and special studies to MDHHS and other local, state and national audiences, through oral and written presentations, factsheets and briefs and other media as appropriate.
• Serve as the epidemiologic lead for the annual minority behavioral risk factor survey oversample project.
• Provide technical assistance to OEMH staff related to epidemiology, data collection and management.
• Contract management, evaluation and technical assistance for capacity building data projects.
• Meet regularly with other members of the MDHHS Lifecourse Epidemiology & Genomics Division for planning, exchange of technical methods, and participation in common epidemiologic tasks for the Bureau.
• Maintain a positive, strong, credible, professional and interpersonal relationship with all parties relevant to MDHHS and MPHI projects and represents the best interests of MDHHS and MPHI at all times.
• Always represents the best interests of MDHHS and MPHI.
• All other duties as assigned

Education: Master's Degree in epidemiology or public health-related field such as biostatistics with course preparation in epidemiology, biostatistics, and chronic disease.

Experience: Three years of professional experience carrying out a variety of surveys, investigations, tests, and analyses of human disease and health conditions is preferred.

Important Skills and Characteristics: Knowledge of principles of health equity and its application to epidemiology, control and prevention issues would be very advantageous. Ability to present data and research results as information useful to decision-makers.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Typical office environment. May require moderate physical effort for transporting display or educational material. Requires a valid vehicle operator's license to attend off-site meetings, conferences and trainings. This position will be located in the Lansing area. #LINKEDIN

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: No assigned responsibility.

IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: The MDHHS Bureau of Epidemiology and Population Health is responsible for the epidemiologic assessment of health status, disease patterns, and risk factors of the state's people. It also participates in the evaluation of the success of various programs. This position applies these assessments and evaluations to health equity issues in the development of policy and goals for programs and the Department. This position has a direct impact on the quality of services provided by MPHI to MDHHS.

"For purposes of employment standards, this classification is "Exempt" from overtime provisions of the fair Labor Standards Act."

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