Measles Epidemiologist

Title: Measles Epidemiologist

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Phone and In Person interview

Duration: 8 Months

Hybrid

Rate: $32.41/hr on W2

Required Skills

A master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, biological sciences, or social sciences)

OR A master's degree in a non-relevant field and = 2 years of public health experience

OR A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, biological sciences, or social sciences) and = 2 years of public health experience

OR A bachelor’s degree in a non-relevant field and = 4 years of public health experience

OR A high school diploma or GED and = 8 years of public health experience

Experience with disease or syndromic surveillance systems (e.g., NBS, ESSENCE)

Experience assisting with investigations, ideally for vaccine-preventable or communicable diseases

Descriptive analysis of surveillance data, including identifying key findings and data limitations

Microsoft Office proficiency

Experience with written and oral reports, presentations, and educational materials

Statistical or geospatial software experience: Epi Info, SAS, ArcGIS, or similar

Study design: Designing and executing epidemiologic studies

Experience with patient telephone interviewing

Experience working with CDC, labs, local health departments, and providers

Knowledge of state public health regulations and privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA)

Experience with risk assessment, prioritization, and record keeping