Epidemiologist (SUDORS EXPERIENCE)

The CDC Foundation anticipates hiring several Epidemiologists with SUDORS experience to support the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) response in various states across the country. The purpose of the OD2A project is to gather real-time data on drug overdoses and to use this data to drive prevention actions that ultimately reduce fatal drug overdoses.

The Epidemiologist plays a pivotal role on the team and is primarily responsible for:

• Conducting surveillance and epidemiologic activities including assisting partners with the collection and sharing of drug overdose data with the health department
• * Analyzing data to determine patterns and causes of drug overdoses in fatal [i.e., State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS)] and nonfatal [i.e., Drug Overdose Surveillance and Epidemiology (DOSE)] systems;*
• Implementing innovative surveillance projects; and disseminating important results for local communities to implement prevention and response efforts.

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In addition to having great organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, successful candidates will also possess:

• A Master’s degree is required (preferably in public health or a health-related field)

• At least two years of experience leading the analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data

• A Proven ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at conferences

• Proficiency in at least one statistical analysis software program, SAS is preferred, as well as Microsoft Office Suite

This contract position offers competitive pay and benefits, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life
• Voluntary Life
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistant Program
• PTO
• Holidays

If you are interested in learning more, please submit your resume today.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.

All employees at the CDC Foundation are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 effective November 22, 2021. Proof of full-vaccination status is required as of November 22, 2021, for all current employees and as a part of the pre-employment process for new hires.

About the CDC Foundation

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations, and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1 billion and launched more than 1,000 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of CDC-led programs in the United States and in more than 140 countries last year. Learn more at www.cdcfoundation.org.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jackson, MS: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Public health: 1 year (Preferred)
• Data management: 1 year (Preferred)
• SAS: 1 year (Preferred)
• Qualitative analysis: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations