Epidemiologist - Point Edward, Canada - County of Lambton

County of Lambton

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Point Edward, Canada

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Description

Company Biography
The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents.

The Corporation's seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long-Term Care Homes, 25 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services.

Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.

Position Overview

The Epidemiologist monitors the health status of the County of Lambton residents and prepares technical reports in keeping with the Ontario Public Health Standards and the Health Protection and Promotion Act.

Works with and acts as a resource to staff in obtaining, developing and analyzing data to support population-based program planning, monitoring, evaluation and adjustments.

Plans, organizes, conducts, and evaluates epidemiologic research for Lambton Public Health (LPH). Position requires expertise in the areas of epidemiology, biostatistics, survey methods and program evaluation.

Responsibilities:

Monitors Health Outcomes and provides recommendations:

Provide expertise in the areas of epidemiology, biostatistics, survey methods and program evaluation
Monitor the health status of residents and prepares technical reports in keeping with the Health Protection and Promotion Act and Ontario Public Health Standards
Data Analyst and Representative for LPH on Regional groups and committees
Synthesize, evaluate and integrate health/epidemiological information from a variety of sources including Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) and provide recommendations
Respond to queries on health issues from the public and media

Research:

Develop, interpret and monitor a health status database using available sources of health information and designs additional surveys as appropriate from existing sources
Identify and propose methods to fill gaps in health status information
Assist in identifying specific health needs and target groups
Prepare epidemiologic reports and information documents, including LPH status reports

Consultation:

Assist in the development of program evaluations in consultation with appropriate staff and Managers
Provide consultation and expertise to staff on epidemiology, needs assessment, health planning, program evaluation and community health research
Provide consultation on epidemiologic methods to community groups
Act as a resource for department/program staff
Collaborate on initiatives for early warning of infectious diseases surveillance
Liaise with agencies including the Ministry of Health and Regional Organizations including Skills Enhancement and APHEO
Make presentations to the department, media and the public

General:

Incumbents must keep uptodate on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis

These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Requirements

Direct Supervision:
None

Indirect Supervision:
None

Functional Authority:
None

Qualifications:

Minimum Formal Education

Master's Degree from recognized university (Epidemiology, Health Sciences or a related discipline)

Experience

Two years' previous experience in public health in epidemiology.
Demonstrated ability to work as a team member
Strong written and oral communication skills are an asset
Knowledge and experience of:
Computer systems related to epidemiology and statistical analysis
Collecting, developing, analyzing, interpreting, monitoring and reporting public health data
Expertise in the areas of epidemiology, biostatistics, survey methods and program evaluation
Analysis of mortality and morbidity data in order to determine leading causes of death and illness; compilation of the Community Health Status Report
Survey methodology, development and analysis of surveys, specific to individual program review
Program evaluation techniques, ability to review programs and determine effectiveness and target groups
Skill to investigate health concerns