Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Epidemiologist (Vaccine Preventable Disease Program)

Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department SPH-Epidemiology

Overview

New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers School of Public Health is seeking an Epidemiologist (Vaccine Preventable Disease Program) located in Trenton, NJ. Under direction, the Epidemiologist will work with the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) Communicable Disease Service (CDS), Vaccine Preventable Disease Program, to conduct surveillance and investigation of communicable diseases and provide epidemiologic support to local health departments (LHDs), health care facilities and other public health partners throughout New Jersey.

Duties include:

• Participates in communicable disease surveillance activities including, but not limited to:
  • Reviews statewide surveillance systems (e.g. Communicable Disease Reporting and Surveillance System {CDRSS}) to identify trends and/or issues needing additional investigation.
  • Collects, tabulates, and interprets data through data management or statistical analysis software, as required.
  • Monitors reported health conditions, the quality and timeliness, and conducts analysis of trends and issues, as required.
  • Provides consultation on communicable disease surveillance to public health partners, such as local health departments, health care facilities, and laboratories.
• Participates in epidemiologic investigations.
  • Provides assistance and consultation to public health partners such as local health departments and health care facilities, on disease case and outbreak investigations.
  • Monitors and improves surveillance and reporting for health conditions as directed by the CDS,
  • Vaccine Preventable Disease Program, in the New Jersey Department of Health.
  • Assists in the education of public health agencies, health care providers, and the general public about reporting and investigations.
  • Attends regional and other stakeholder meetings as needed, developing collaborative relationships with public health partners.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 27S

Salary Details PS27S ($77,661 - $111,027)

Minimum Salary 77661.000

Mid Range Salary 93390.000

Maximum Salary 111027.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours (per week) 37.50

Standard Hours 40.00

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

Union Description HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Master of Public Health (MPH) degree or related field (a concentration in Epidemiology preferred) plus two (2) years of experience in health, applied epidemiology.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and experience being a team player.
• Proficiency in data management and statistical analysis programs (e.g., SAS, Excel, Access).
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for transportation is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with communicable disease investigations or prevention preferred.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Number 25ST1552

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Off Campus

City Trenton

State NJ

Location Details

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