SUDORS Epidemiologist 1
Connect passion with purpose. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to the health of the population of Georgia as our work impacts past, present and future generations.
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, lactation rooms, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending on the position.
Make your mark in public service. As an accredited public health department, we're seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of SUDORS Epidemiologist 1 to join the Epidemiology Division , Drug Surveillance Section in Atlanta, GA.
Won't you join us?
Job Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the SUDORS epidemiologist to identify opioid-involved overdose deaths
- Contact specific coroner offices and medical examiner offices to request reports
- Abstract appropriate information from the reports into the SUDORS database
- Review and edit data based upon CDC and SUDORS staff recommendations
- Analyze data and create routine reports
- Conduct data quality checks and data quality improvement projects
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in Public Health or closely related field from an accredited college or university,
OR
Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- SAS experience
- Attention to detail and data organization ability
- Experience working with large datasets
- Experience working with diverse partners on projects
- Good communication skills
- Reliable data entry skills
- Data management ability