Public Health Epidemiologist
- Kelowna, BC, Canada
The salary range for this position is $90,770 (min) to $113,462 (midpoint) to $130,481 (max) per annum, based on 1.0 FTE. · Part-time
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- Pay
- The salary range for this position is $90,770 (min) to $113,462 (midpoint) to $130,481 (max) per annum, based on 1.0 FTE.
- Job type
- Part-time
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Interior Health is looking for an experienced Public Health Epidemiologist to join our team on a permanent Part-time basis.
What We Offer
The salary range for this position is $90,770 (min) to $113,462 (midpoint) to $130,481 (max) per annum, based on 1.0 FTE. Interior Health typically establishes salaries within the minimum and midpoint of the salary range based on qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.
About The Job
In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, the Public Health Epidemiologist will be responsible for providing epidemiological expertise and analytical leadership for population and public health surveillance and health assessment functions of the Epidemiology & Surveillance Unit.
The Public Health Epidemiologist is a key member of the Epidemiology & Surveillance Unit. This Unit directly supports the work of the Medical Health Officers (MHOs), as well as supporting multidisciplinary work across Population Health and other Interior Health (IH) program areas. The Epidemiologist has health authority-wide responsibility in leading the establishment, maintenance, analysis, and reporting of IH population and public health surveillance systems. Other responsibilities include investigation of community clusters and outbreaks, evaluation of programs and interventions, development of applied epidemiological research, and translation of surveillance data into institutional policy.
Typical Duties And Responsibilities
What We Offer
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Employer paid training/education opportunities
- Employer paid vacation
- Employer paid insurance premiums
- Extended health & dental coverage
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Work-life balance
The salary range for this position is $90,770 (min) to $113,462 (midpoint) to $130,481 (max) per annum, based on 1.0 FTE. Interior Health typically establishes salaries within the minimum and midpoint of the salary range based on qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.
About The Job
In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, the Public Health Epidemiologist will be responsible for providing epidemiological expertise and analytical leadership for population and public health surveillance and health assessment functions of the Epidemiology & Surveillance Unit.
The Public Health Epidemiologist is a key member of the Epidemiology & Surveillance Unit. This Unit directly supports the work of the Medical Health Officers (MHOs), as well as supporting multidisciplinary work across Population Health and other Interior Health (IH) program areas. The Epidemiologist has health authority-wide responsibility in leading the establishment, maintenance, analysis, and reporting of IH population and public health surveillance systems. Other responsibilities include investigation of community clusters and outbreaks, evaluation of programs and interventions, development of applied epidemiological research, and translation of surveillance data into institutional policy.
Typical Duties And Responsibilities
- Leads and participates in the establishment, development, and implementation of new and complex surveillance systems for identified population and public health problems, diseases, and health events across IH.
- Participates in the evaluation of current surveillance systems.
- Investigates conditions or events of public health importance including communicable diseases, chronic diseases, and/or other adverse outcomes.
- Manages data collection, analyzes data, interprets results, and creates regular surveillance reports. Assists in the preparation and production of key publications informing population and public health issues for use by MHOs, Senior Leadership, Corporate Directors, Managers, and healthcare providers as well as for use by external partners and for public information.
- Communicates and aids in the appropriate interpretation of surveillance data to members of the MHO Leadership Team. Recommends evidence-based interventions and control measures in response to epidemiological findings.
- Plans, administers, and evaluates programs to improve population and public health, conferring with IH internal and external partners.
- Participates in the investigation and control of clusters and outbreaks of public health importance.
- Leads and oversees applied surveillance and epidemiological research, including measurement and validation of outcomes and current practice and evaluating interventions in order to enhance current population and public health programs and disease prevention and control strategies.
- Supports the development of population and public health knowledge by presenting applied epidemiological research findings at conferences and participates in publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
- Fosters and maintains positive, collaborative, and effective interdisciplinary working relationships with IH internal and external partners.
- Maintains an awareness of current population and public health epidemiologic literature, related trends, and issues through literature review; contact with peers at other organizations; and attendance at seminars, workshops, and education programs. Applies published research findings to clinical practice.
- In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, employees shall adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times and attend all required training. Employees are responsible to report any identified hazards, unsafe conditions or incidents to the manager or supervisor immediately.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead the development, implementation, evaluation, and reporting of health surveillance systems across Interior Health, and investigate public health conditions, clusters, and outbreaks. Direct applied epidemiological research and program evaluation, communicate findings to health leaders and partners, and recommend evidence-based interventions and policies.
Requirements
The posting seeks an experienced public health epidemiologist with expertise in surveillance, epidemiological analysis, research, and population health assessment. It does not specify formal education requirements or a required number of years of experience.
Skills
- Epidemiology
- Public Health Surveillance
- Population Health Assessment
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Statistical Interpretation
- Surveillance Reporting
- Outbreak Investigation
- Cluster Investigation
- Program Evaluation
- Applied Epidemiological Research
- Research Outcome Measurement and Validation
- Evidence-Based Intervention Planning
- Public Health Program Planning
- Scientific Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Employer-Paid Training and Education
- Employer-Paid Vacation
- Employer-Paid Insurance Premiums
- Extended Health and Dental Coverage
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Work-Life Balance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Data & Analytics
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Population Health
- Health Surveillance
- Health Assessment
- Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit
- Communicable Diseases
- Chronic Diseases
- Adverse Health Outcomes
- Data Collection
- Data Analysis
- Surveillance Reports
- Outbreak Investigation
- Cluster Investigation
- Program Evaluation
- Applied Epidemiological Research
- Disease Prevention
- Disease Control
- Evidence-Based Interventions
- Public Health Policy
- Medical Health Officers
- Research Publications
- Peer-Reviewed Journals
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Indigenous Rights
- Truth and Reconciliation