State Chief Medical Epidemiologist position is Exempt from Merit System

Overview

Make a Difference with DHSS. Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well‑being, fostering self‑sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

DPH seeks to hire a Physician with expertise in epidemiology to serve as the Delaware State Epidemiologist. The role includes overseeing the DPH Epidemiology Section, reorganizing current assets, establishing the Office of Rural Health Epidemiology (ORHE), leading a diverse group of epidemiology experts, providing direct patient care when assigned, and working in a hybrid position located at 30 Sunnyside Road Smyrna, DE 19977.

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Business Administration, or equivalent.

• Serve as the designated State Epidemiologist and oversee epidemiology staff and non‑epidemiology staff within the DPH Epidemiology Section.
• Direct statewide epidemiology activities including surveillance, investigation, reporting, and response for infectious diseases, chronic diseases, environmental conditions, maternal health, and other public health significance conditions.
• Liaise with federal and regional partners such as CDC and CTSE.
• Analyze and interpret surveillance, laboratory, and population health data to identify disease trends, assess health risks, and inform public health policy, clinical guidance, and resource allocation decisions.
• Provide medical and scientific consultation to state and county health officials and community partners during public health emergencies.
• Perform direct patient care in person or via telemedicine.

• Possession of a Delaware Physician M.D. or Delaware Physician D.O. license, or eligibility to obtain a Delaware license within six months of hire.
• At least six months of experience practicing medicine in a hospital, clinic, or private practice.
• At least six months of experience in health or human services program administration, including program development, implementation, evaluation, and consulting.
• Demonstrated experience in epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, or management of large datasets.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E‑Verify. DHSS does not provide employment‑based sponsorship. All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment.

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The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.