Epidemiologist

Job ID: TN-65874

Hybrid/Local Epidemiologist with SAS, surveillance systems, REDCap/data collection tools, data visualization, public health/Maternal/Child Health/Family Planning program/Title X reporting/compliance experience

Location: Nashville, TN (TN DOH)
Duration: 12 Months

Job Overview:
The Maternal Health Section within the Division of Family Health and Wellness (FHW)
of the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is seeking a contract Epidemiologist to
support the Family Planning program, including Title X reporting and compliance, as
well as the Presumptive Eligibility program.
Key Responsibilities:
The Family Planning Epidemiologists responsibilities include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Design and maintain databases and surveillance systems
Develop data collection tools
Analyze and evaluate program data to track performance metrics
Conduct descriptive epidemiologic analyses and interpret findings
Create reports and data visualizations to summarize findings
Convey information or findings to internal and external partners
Identify opportunities for technical assistance or data quality
improvement
Additional Duties:
Ensure that all generated reports follow Data Release Guidelines
Work with program directors and communications specialists to
develop infographics and disseminate findings among clinical and
community partners
Provide epidemiological support to the Maternal and Child Health
Block Grant
Qualifications:
Proficient in analytical methods and statistical software; SAS experience preferred
Expert in Microsoft suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience with data visualization
Experience managing databases; REDCap experience is strongly preferred
Strong oral and written communication skills; technical writing skills are required
Experience supporting and evaluating public health programs is strongly preferred
Education/Experience Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a masters degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics,
health information, or public health with a minimum of two years of experience.
In-Office Requirements:
1. New hires will be required to come in for the first day of employment for laptop deployment and onboarding
in Nashville, and at least quarterly, or as requested for quarterly meetings and professional development.
2. Travel to the Nashville office will not be reimbursed.

Typical working hours: Monday-Friday, 8AM to 4:30PM, 37.5 hours per week.