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Responsibilities
1. Serves as lead investigator for non-communicable disease investigations or potential non-communicable disease events; and establishes prevention and control procedures.2. Monitors local, regional and state maintained data sources related to non-communicable disease surveillance, non-communicable disease and public health.
3. Facilitates the collection and reporting of quality data.
4. Assists with the development, maintenance and analysis of a standard data collection system.
5. Assists with grant documentation and preparation of proposals for potential funding sources.
6. Provides public health non-communicable disease orientation and training to Epidemiologist Is.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Experience and Training:Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, or in a job related field of study. Three (3) years of work related experience.
Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Requires knowledge of principles, practices, current developments and techniques related to epidemiology, public health and disease outbreak investigations. Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License, with a good driving record.
Physical/Environmental Requirements:
Ability to withstand prolonged standing, walking, sitting and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs, unassisted. Ability to travel to various work site locations. Protective equipment may be required in the event of a public health emergency or bioterrorism event.
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