Epidemiologist - Oemh Rural Health

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Title: Epidemiologist - OEMH Rural Health

$60,0000 - $75,000 / Posted thru: 4-24-23

Limited term for one year

Location: Remote/Virtual - Must Live In Michigan

Purpose: This position provides epidemiological expertise to the Office of Equity and Minority Health (OEMH) and the Michigan Center for Rural Health on matters concerning minority health, health disparity and health equity. This position will be responsible for assessing and analyzing rural health outcomes and disparity data by factors including but not limited to socioeconomic status, geography, race, and ethnicity. This position will work to identify, compile, and evaluate access to data sources to be used for surveillance and epidemiological analysis related to health disparities and health equity. The Rural Health Epidemiologist will provide technical assistance to OEMH, Michigan Center for Rural Health, MDHHS Policy and Planning and rural Local Health Department staff realted to the MDHHS Rural Health Equity Plan, epidemiology, data collection, dissemination, and management.

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

Experience: Preference given to candidates with two or more years of professional experience conducting a variety of surveys, investigations, tests, and analyses of human disease and health conditions, but is not required. Experience with a statistical software package, such as SAS and SPSS, is preferred but not required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: OEMH staff currently work remotely on a permanent basis. Hybrid options are available. Some in-person meetings. Routine physical activities: standing, sitting for extended periods of time at a computer, walking, reaching, and bending. Occasional physical activities: stooping, lifting, and carrying. Requires valid vehicle operator’s license where needed to perform duties of the position. Frequent deadlines. In-state travel for training and/or meetings and out-of-state travel for responsibilities related to funding and duties.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: No assigned responsibility.

IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: This position directly impacts the quality of products, and the performance of project teams. Competent performance in this position has a substantial impact on the integrity and professional reputation of OEMH including meeting the needs of stakeholder in a timely manner and maintaining professional relationships.

“For purposes of employment standards, this classification is “Exempt” from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.”

“MPHI is an EEO/AA Employer that participates with e-verify.”

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