EPIDEMIOLOGIST (4363)

2008-04-15

Department of Health and Human Services
Direct Hire Career Opportunity Bulletin
EPIDEMIOLOGIST (4363)
RANGE:  26  (PROF. & TECH. B.U.) ($37,918.40 – $52,291.20/yr)
Value of State-paid Health & Dental Insurance:  $322.97 bi-weekly
Value of State's share of employee's retirement:  18.46 % of pay
CONTACT: Virginia Rousse
TELEPHONE: (207) 287-1873

CURRENT VACANCY INFORMATION:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is driven by its vision of Maine people living safe, healthy and productive lives.  Its goal is to assist the people of Maine in meeting their own needs, as well as the developmental, health and safety needs of their children.  It serves the public in an environment that reflects a caring, responsive and well-managed organization. The Maine Center for

Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Infectious Disease, promotes and protects the health of Maine people through programs focusing on the prevention and control of infectious diseases. This position is located in Augusta, Maine.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As the Epidemiologist in the HIV/STD/Viral Hepatitis Program you will plan, implement and evaluate the statewide HIV/AIDS case surveillance system. You will be responsible for the primary collection of HIV/AIDS case reports from hospitals, clinics, and physician offices; preparing analyses and reports of epidemiological data and disseminating them both in-state and nationally. This position provides education in HIV epidemiologic surveillance issues to medical and laboratory providers; prepares CDC grant applications; develops policies and procedures pertaining to disease reporting; and prepares statistical analyses relating to HIV and Sexually Transmitted Diseases. You will also manage Maine CDC-wide projects, as appropriate.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A Masters Degree in Epidemiology or closely related field – or – a Bachelors Degree in Epidemiology or closely related field – and – two (2) years professional experience in epidemiology. Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.  HIV program experience preferred.  

 

To apply, please send a completed direct hire application, and resume to:

Department of Health and Human Services
221 State St. Attn: V. Roussel, Human
Resources Div.
 #11 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0011

A direct hire application can be downloaded at: http://www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs/how_to/direct.htm

 

The Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

  

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