Epidemiologist - Opioid

Epidemiologist - Opioid

Salary

$79,350.96 - $106,315.82 Annually

Location

Pontiac, MI

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2024-91

Department

Health/Administration

Opening Date

04/03/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining and expanding current surveillance efforts to characterize morbidity and mortality related to opioids and emerging drugs in Oakland County, including the integration of social epidemiology to determine behavioral risk factors of opioid overdose to guide targeted prevention efforts. Identifies evidence-based practices, assessing progress towards goals, and evaluating overdose prevention programs. Prepares and delivers data reports and presentations to community stakeholders, the general public, and other constituencies. Develops and disseminates relevant visualizations to communicate impact to stakeholders. Supports task forces or community coalitions related to drug overdose and injury prevention. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:

• Thoroughly documented work history

•The application is incomplete in ANY capacity

At the time of application, applicants must: 

1. Possess a Master’s of Public Health (MPH) or a Master’s of Science in Public Health (MSPH) degree including courses in Epidemiology.

2. Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.

Work History
You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section of your NEOGOV application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying. Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered. Please review the job posting, specifically the purpose of the position and the minimum qualifications, prior to answering the work experience question; and note that only related work experience will be considered. NOTE: Provide full detail in the employment history section noting the skills, experience and hours worked per week pertaining to the minimum qualifications. 
 
College Transcripts
 If a job offer is made, an official transcript with the award date will be required as part of the hiring process.  Transcripts from outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://naces.org/members.html).Other documents such as reference, cover letter, resume, etc will not be reviewed.

Special Requirements

1. Must maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.

2. Must submit to immunizations as required by the Health Division and to periodic tuberculin skin test or chest X-rays at County expense.