Job Brief
As an Epidemiology Investigator, you will play a crucial role in identifying, analyzing, and addressing the determinants and distribution of diseases, disabilities, and health outcomes within populations. Your expertise will assist in developing effective prevention and control strategies to combat public health threats. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in epidemiology, data analysis, and research methodologies, with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate findings effectively.
Responsibilities
- Conduct epidemiological research to investigate health-related issues and disease patterns.
- Analyze public health data to identify trends and determinants of health outcomes.
- Design and implement studies to evaluate the effectiveness of health interventions.
- Collaborate with public health officials and stakeholders to disseminate findings.
- Develop recommendations for disease prevention and control strategies.
- Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on research findings.
- Stay current on epidemiological methods and public health trends.
- Participate in community outreach and education efforts to raise awareness about health issues.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in epidemiological research or public health.
- Proficient in statistical software (e.g., SAS, R, SPSS) for data analysis.
- Strong understanding of study design, data collection methods, and biostatistics.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting research findings.
- Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and ethical considerations in research.
- Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus.
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