Overview
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 epidemiological support for the International Infection Control Program (IICB).
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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:
- 3-5 years providing epidemiological expertise in a professional setting.
- Professional working knowledge of R and/or Python is required.
- Demonstrated experience designing, conducting, and interpreting epidemiologic studies and investigations.
- Advanced knowledge of epidemiologic methods, study design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation.
- 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
Pay and Benefits
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.
