State Chief Medical Epidemiologist This position is Exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System

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Summary Statement

DPH seeks to hire a Physician with expertise in epidemiology to serve as the Delaware State Epidemiologist and to oversee the DPH Epidemiology Section, reorganize current assets, and establish the Office of Rural Health Epidemiology (ORHE). The State Epidemiologist will lead a diverse group of highly specialized epidemiology experts who work in the areas of infectious diseases, environmental health, maternal child health, chronic diseases and rural health. This is particularly needed as DE commits to more closely address the health needs of its rural dwellers and other vulnerable populations. This position will also provide direct patient care when assigned (via telemedicine or in-person).

Hybrid position with office location at Public Health Lab (30 Sunnyside Road Smyrna DE 1997).

Preferred Qualification

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

• Master’s degree in Public health, Health Administration, Business Administration or equivalent.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kinds not specifically listed here.

• Serves as the designated State Epidemiologist and oversees the work of epidemiologist staff and non-epidemiologist staff within the DPH Epidemiology Section.
• Directs statewide epidemiology activities including but not limited to surveillance, investigation, reporting and response activities for infectious diseases, chronic diseases, environmental conditions, maternal health and other conditions of public health significance
• Serves as Delaware Epidemiology's liaison with federal and regional partners including but not limited to CDC, CTSE (Council of state and territorial epidemiologists)
• Analyzes and interprets surveillance, laboratory, and population health data to identify disease trends, assess health risks, and inform public health policy, clinical guidance, and resource allocation decisions.
• Provides medical and scientific consultation to state and county health officials, healthcare providers, and community partners during public health emergencies including but not limited to issuing clinical advisories and recommending control measures
• Performs direct patient care in person or via telemedicine

JOB REQUIREMENTS for State Chief Medical Epidemiologist

Please submit a cover letter and resume providing a detailed description of how your education, training, and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

• Possession of a Delaware Physician M.D. or Delaware Physician D.O. license or eligibility to obtain a Delaware license (license must be secured within 6 months of hire)
• Six months experience in practicing medicine in a hospital, clinic or private practice.
• Six months experience in health or human services program administration such as overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of health or human services programs and services; planning and establishing short and long range program goals and objectives. Providing advice to other agency organizational units through consultation.
• Demonstrated experience in Epidemiology, Statistics, Biostatistics or management of large datasets.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources .

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com .

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email [email protected] .

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.