epidemiologist ii

Introduction

Internal Only: Open to current Maryland Department of Health employees only.\r

GRADE

0019\r

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Prevention and Health Promotion Administration\r
Baltimore, MD 21201\r

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide epidemiologic and programmatic support for surveillance and special studies of various communicable diseases of interest to the Maryland Emerging Infections Program (EIP), primarily those related to viral respiratory diseases including COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This position will be responsible for conducting active population-based surveillance for laboratory confirmed COVID-19, influenza and RSV hospitalizations. This position will be developing and implementing COVID-19, influenza and/or RSV related special studies (e.g. evaluating vaccine effectiveness to prevent hospitalizations). This position will also be analyzing surveillance data, assisting with MDH COVID-19, influenza and/or RSV response activities. This position will also be writing scientific and programmatic reports. This position will be communicating program information to federal, state and local stakeholders.\r

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�� A Master's degree in the field of Public Health from an accredited college or university with a minimum of three graduate courses in Epidemiology and one graduate course in Biostatistics.\r
Experience: Two years of experience in designing and conducting epidemiological studies and investigations for disease surveillance as an Epidemiologist after receipt of the Master's degree. \r
Note:�Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service�experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Science classifications or Clinical Lab, Medical Scientists, or�Bio Medical Lab Officer specialty codes in the health research field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.\r

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:\r
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1. Experience working with hospital infection preventionists.\r
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2. Experience reviewing and abstracting data from medical records and/or laboratory reports.\r
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3. Experience completing standardized case report forms.\r
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4. Experience in infectious disease surveillance programs.\r

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Internal Only: Open to current Maryland Department of Health employees only.\r

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.�Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.�Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).�\r
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r
Candidates may remain on the�certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\r

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\r
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to �Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at \r
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at or��\r
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service \r
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r