SENIOR EPIDEMIOLOGIST - Seattle Indian Health Board
Seattle, WA 98144
About the Job
Core Competencies are foundational commitments and skills that all SIHB staff are expected to develop. These competencies d...Education & Experience
Master of Public Health (MPH) with experience in epidemiology, statistics, data analysis.
MPH in Epidemiology or Biostatistics preferred.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an applied epidemiology/statistics or research setting preferred.
Experience working with AI/AN populations strongly preferred.
Have knowledge and understanding of health and social issues facing the AI/AN population and a desire to promote the delivery of appropriate health services and public health interventions to this population.
Have knowledge of epidemiology, research and evaluation theory and practice.
Training in epidemiological and biostatistical principles and methods.
Applicant must demonstrate experience performing both analytical and project management work.
Experience using standard statistical computer software, preferably Stata, SAS, R.
Experience preparing data for analysis and conduction data analyses.
Experience managing complex projects.
Qualifications
Set priorities and monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information, and activities across multiple projects for reporting.
Ability to assess situations and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
Demonstrate excellent communication and networking skills, including public speaking, writing, group facilitation, and communicating cross-culturally with diverse partners, and interacting with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
Demonstrate cooperative behavior with supervisors, subordinates, colleagues, clients/relatives, and the community in all situations.
Knowledge of computer applications necessary to fulfill job duties.
Work well under pressure, meet multiple and often competing deadlines.
Ability to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
Candidate must complete an exam assessing critical thinking skills, epidemiological principals, epidemiological methods, statistical analysis skills, data interpretation and presentation.
Provide a current writing sample of 5-10 pages where candidate is the primary author.
Knowledge of processes needed in planning, implementing, and evaluating projects.
Demonstrate program management, organizational, and coordination skills.
Assess situations and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
Demonstrate cultural competency in working collaboratively with AI/AN communities.
Work independently or in a team environment-whichever is considered appropriate for the situation.
Show initiative and work with minimal supervision.
Operate effectively in a team-based environment and coordinate the work of multi-disciplinary staff.
Have knowledge of epidemiology and research, evaluation theory and practice, and applied research methods and techniques.
Proficient use of National, state, and local surveillance data, and/or surveys.
Proficiently use software programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, and statistical analysis software (Stata, SAS, R).
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, colleagues, public officials, representatives of other agencies and organizations, community members, and clients.
Work well under pressure and stress, meet multiple and often competing deadlines.
Communicate medical, statistical, and public health concepts to technical and community audiences.
Write and speak with clarity and precision about epidemiologic methods and research and assessment findings to both technical and lay audiences.
Candidates must complete an acceptable Background Check as part of the hiring process.
Adept at working independently or in a team environment, whichever is considered appropriate for the situation.
Work Environment: SIHB staff work four (4) ten (10) hour shifts per week on site. Standard hours are 7 am to 6 pm, 4 days a week, with occasional extra hours for events or to meet deadlines.
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