Epidemiologist jobs in Murrieta, CA
Epidemiologist monitors and investigates known or suspected sources and transmission of communicable diseases. Collects, analysis, and interprets disease data using appropriate statistical and research methods. Being an Epidemiologist reviews sterilization, disinfection and waste control techniques and recommends changes as needed. Develops and coordinates effective and practical interventions and procedures to control and prevent disease in the community or facility. Additionally, Epidemiologist typically requires a master's degree of microbiology. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Epidemiologist contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be an Epidemiologist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Senior Epidemiologist - Program Evaluation Unit
- County of Riverside
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Riverside, CA
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Riverside University Health System (RUHS), the County of Riverside's public healthcare system, has an opportunity for a Senior Epidemiologist with the Public Health Department. The selected candidate will be responsible for the Evaluation Unit within the Epidemiology & Program Evaluation Division, which includes Public Health Department Accreditation and QI. The Senior Epidemiologist will also supervise Epidemiologists and Research Specialists assigned to the Evaluation unit.
This position has a 9/80 schedule, hours are 8-5:30 p.m.What we are looking for in candidates:
- Strong Public Health program evaluation work experience (beyond education)
- Knowledge of the CDC Framework for Program Evaluation in Public Health and the American Evaluation Association’s Guiding Principles for Evaluators.
- Ability to engage with and encourage participation from a broad range of evaluation stakeholders
- Knowledge of various evaluation designs (e.g., non-experimental, experimental, quasi-experimental) and experience developing evaluation plans
- Experience and demonstrated use of mixed-method approaches to program evaluation
• Design and carry out research studies and program evaluation plans on functions and services provided by the Public Health Department; represent the Public Health Program Chief, Epidemiology and Program Evaluation Branch at meetings within the Department and on various committees, agencies, boards, and the media.
• Conduct, design, analyze, and prepare reports on epidemiology surveys by reviewing and analyzing available data, design applications for new data collection; assess risk of possible communicable disease hazards or epidemics; interpret data and make recommendations for procedure or departmental policy based upon assessments.
• Develop, plan, coordinate, and implement evaluation of departmental healthcare activities for comprehensive strategic public health planning.
• Conduct surveillance of diseases and other health conditions; design, conduct, analyze, and report on disease levels or risk levels in the community.
• Lead in the design, implementation and operation of data systems for the monitoring of disease and other health conditions status and trends.
• Act as technical lead over a large Epidemiology and Program Evaluation program area; provide guidance to Epidemiology Analysts, Research Specialists I/II and other data staff on study, research and evaluation design.Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in public health with emphasis in epidemiology, bio-statistics, administration, or closely related field.
Experience: Minimum of five years in an epidemiology analyst, epidemiologist or closely related position, which included analyzing public health data, such as communicable disease, bio terrorism or maternal, child and adolescent health issues, conducting and evaluating outcome studies, investigative data collection and evaluation of diseases and general health conditions. (A Ph.D. or Doctor of Public Health in epidemiology from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience.)Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). If you are a qualified individual and need a reasonable accommodation to take this exam, contact the recruiter before taking the exam. For additional information and the accommodation form, visit the Disability Access Office web page at: http://dao.rc-hr.com
Veterans’ Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse’s) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse’s letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans’ preference. See the policy here (Download PDF reader).
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
What’s Next?
Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of The Riverside University Health System may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Application Period
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.
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Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter, Angela Levinson :
alevinson@rivco.org / 951-955-5562
- 14 Days Ago
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- Encompass Health
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Murrieta, CA
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- 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
Patient Care Assistant-FIT
- Loma Linda University Health
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Murrieta, CA
- Job Description ED Surge Department Job Summary: The Patient Care Assistant (PCA)-FIT is a member of the hospital wide i...
- 5/5/2024 12:00:00 AM
Clinical Nurse B-Inpatient~PCU/Tele
- Loma Linda University Health
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Murrieta, CA
- Job Description PCU/Cardiac Telemetry Unit (Full-time, Night Shift) Job Summary: The Clinical Nurse B-Inpatient utilizes...
- 5/5/2024 12:00:00 AM
Pharmacy Technician 2-Inpt
- Loma Linda University Health
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Murrieta, CA
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- 5/5/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physical Therapist Asst. Pool
- Encompass Health
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Murrieta, CA
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Occupational Therapist
- Encompass Health
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Murrieta, CA
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- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Murrieta, California
Murrieta is a city in southwestern Riverside County, California, United States. The population of Murrieta was 103,466 at the 2010 census. Murrieta experienced a 133.7% population increase between 2000 and 2010, according to the most recent census, making Murrieta one of the fastest growing cities in the state. This population boom in 2010 surpassed the population of the historically larger and more commercial city of Temecula to the south for the first time since the incorporation of either city. Temecula and Murrieta together form the southwestern anchor of the Inland Empire region. The Murr...
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Income Estimation for Epidemiologist jobs
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Murrieta, California area prices
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