Full-Time Medical Epidemiologist (Remote w/Occasional On-Site)
Job Description
Close Date: 05/07/2023 @ 11:59 PM
Salary Range: $9,541 – $14,069 monthly
Work Location: Portland, OR (Remote w/Occasional On-Site)
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Acute and Communicable Disease Prevention (ACDP) section in Portland, Oregon has a career opportunity for a Medical Epidemiologist (Public Health Physician 2) to provide medical expertise and epidemiologic support in communicable disease public health surveillance, response, and prevention efforts.
This is a full-time, permanent, management services position and is not represented by a union. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current or future vacancies.
What will you do?
As the Medical Epidemiologist, you will provide medical expertise and epidemiologic support in public health efforts, and support education for health professionals, other partners, and the public regarding communicable disease surveillance, response, and prevention. In this role, you will develop public health guidance and communications in coordination with collaborators throughout the Public Health Division; and take a lead role in partner workgroups. You will collaborate with academic, public and community healthcare institutions and conduct special studies to develop and improve understanding of communicable disease medical epidemiology. In addition, you will enhance the public health workforce through development and delivery of educational programs in academic institutions, local health departments, and among other community partners, and serve as a medical epidemiology liaison for communicable disease issues.
The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:
- Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
- Becoming an anti-racist organization
- Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, and
- Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements
Must obtain an Oregon medical license within six months of hire and maintain an active Oregon medical license for the duration of employment AND must have advanced training in epidemiology.
Requested Skills
- Advanced knowledge of public health science principles and experience in research and/or epidemiology.
- Advanced knowledge of public health epidemiology and equity-centered approaches for communicable disease surveillance, response, and prevention.
- Experience developing and implementing strategic public health data collection systems, epidemiologic analyses, evidence-based programs, and policies through partnerships with partners, local, state, and federal officials, and national partners.
- Demonstrated lived and/or working experience building and stewarding trusted relationships with diverse community groups, including communities of color, immigrant groups, Tribal governments, the disability community, and other traditionally marginalized communities.
- Demonstrated experience effectively delivering culturally responsive and inclusive health care services, including evidence of ongoing personal development on unconscious bias, health equity, anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion.
- Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
How to Apply
Please apply at the following link: https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Portland--OHA--Oregon-Street/Medical-Epidemiologist--Public-Health-Physician-2--Portland--OR--Remote-w-Occasional-On-Site-_REQ-125680-1383 total views, 0 today