Epidemiologist IV; MPSB

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Professional Services specializes in providing expert resources for Public Health missions including scientific, technical, and administrative support from junior staff to high-level subject matter experts. Research and data driven, Goldbelt Professional Services’ experts create solutions customized to the client’s needs.

Summary:

Goldbelt Professional Services is seeking an Epidemiologist IV to provide support for Blood, Organs, and Other Tissues surveillance for the Medical Product Safety Branch (MPSB).

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborate with CDC staff at headquarters and overseas offices to monitor infection prevention, control, and surveillance activities to prevent the spread of antimicrobial resistance and/or novel Coronavirus in low- and middle-income countries.
• Develop guidance, training materials, and monitoring/evaluation tools; provide training, technical assistance, and user support to Ministries of Health and health facilities.
• Develop strategies to improve data collection, analysis, and use for combatting antimicrobial resistance and novel viruses.
• Develop internal and external communication products on antimicrobial resistance and novel viruses.
• Develop and prepare data summaries, feedback reports, and presentations for partners.
• Participate in calls and in-person meetings with internal and external partners.
• Provide recommendations for data-driven action using critical thinking and decision-making.
• Develop and implement work plans with DHQP SMEs and partners to accomplish surveillance and program goals.
• Travel to healthcare facilities or other sites to support infection prevention and surveillance activities.
• Participate during CDC response activities and training exercises under direction of the DHQP Team Lead; duties include staffing the EOC desk to help support CDC's mission.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to independently develop analytic approaches and evaluate the validity and limitations of epidemiologic findings.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical findings to nontechnical audiences and senior leadership.
• Ability to communicate with multidisciplinary teams, community partners, healthcare organizations, governmental agencies, or other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of public health surveillance, disease investigation, data quality, confidentiality, and applicable public-health policies and regulations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Spanish fluency is required.
• Master’s degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, statistics, or a closely related field.
• 3-5 years providing epidemiological expertise in a professional setting.
• Demonstrated experience designing, conducting, and interpreting epidemiologic studies and investigations.
• Advanced knowledge of epidemiologic methods, study design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation.
• Strong proficiency with statistical/data-analysis software such as SAS, R, Stata, Python, or equivalent tools.
• Experience working with large, complex, or multiple data sources, including administrative, surveillance, clinical, or population-health data.
• Experience translating complex epidemiologic findings into clear reports, presentations, recommendations, and actionable conclusions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CDC Public Trust Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, or equivalent) in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years providing epidemiological expertise in a professional setting.
• Prior experience working with the CDC is highly desired to understand the culture and environment.

The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $130,000 annually.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.