Job Location: This position will be located Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, 920 Wildwood, Jefferson City, MO 65109. This position does not offer a remote option.
Why you’ll love this position:As an integral part of the Chronic Disease Epidemiology Team, you will play a leading role in guiding and enhancing the strategic direction of the Missouri Comprehensive Cancer Control Program and the Missouri Alzheimer's Program. Additionally, this position will help with the coordination of various public health surveillance tools, such as the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS). This role involves analyzing complex data sets to evaluate program effectiveness, identify health trends and support public health planning and policy development. Additionally, as an epidemiologist, you will have the opportunity to develop methods and tools for data collection, analyze data, generate grant deliverables, and provide technical assistance on priority public health objectives.
- Provide expert epidemiological input across all stages of program development, from conceptualization to implementation and review.
- Lead the design and execution of systematic evaluations to assess the effectiveness and impact of the Missouri Comprehensive Cancer Control Program and the Missouri Alzheimer's Program. Develop metrics and protocols to measure success, identify areas for improvement and inform future program direction.
- Engage in strategic planning sessions to align program goals with observed data trends and public health needs.
- Design and conduct epidemiological studies related to cancer and Alzheimer's disease and present findings at conferences and workshops.
- Utilize epidemiological data to support grant applications and funding proposals.
- Prepare reports, fact sheets, presentations, and summaries of evaluation findings and other topics of significance to public health.
- Assist with the coordination of public health surveillance tools such as the YRBSS.
- Prepare detailed reports and scientific papers summarizing research findings, methodology and implications.
- Oversee the collection, processing, and analysis of data from cancer registries, Alzheimer's surveillance, healthcare databases, and other sources.
- Apply advanced statistical techniques and epidemiologic methods to develop insights into disease patterns, risk factors, and intervention outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications: - Master’s degree in Epidemiology or a Public Health-related field and 3 or more years of relevant experience (transcripts required)
- Experience in public health program planning, implementation, and evaluation is required
- Proficiency in statistical analysis software and coding (e.g. SAS, R, or Stata)
- Knowledge of epidemiologic techniques, methods, and surveillance systems
- Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex information to a diverse audience
- Willingness to relocate or commute to Jefferson City daily
- Other duties as assigned
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
