Epidemiologist - Full Time - Woodstock, Canada - Southwestern Public Health

Southwestern Public Health

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Woodstock, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

Posting Closes:
Thursday November 30, 2023

Southwestern Public Health prides itself on the flexible work environment that employees have come to appreciate and value.

SWPH is a workplace where employees are integral to the research, planning, collaborative efforts and delivery of programs and services.

This position is presently located at the Woodstock site.

Under the direction of the Manager, Foundational Standards, the Epidemiologist leads Public Health in the planning, organization, implementation and analysis of epidemiological studies and surveillance data that are utilized for program planning and evaluation, applied research, outbreak management and development of health status and other reports and knowledge products.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

Master's degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, Health Research Methodology or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one (1) year of public health practice, with a role involving quantitative research methodologies and working with large administrative databases preferred
Minimum of one (1) year of public health epidemiology experience preferred
Experience using statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, SAS, SPSS) and proficiency using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and other software packages currently used to collect, analyze, report and visualize epidemiological data in Ontario
Experience with relevant public health information systems such as COVAX, CCM, Better Outcomes Registry & Network (BORN), Integrated Public Health Information System (IPHIS) and IntelliHEALTH would be an asset

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) along with strong facilitation (presentation), project management, and organizational skills
Excellent timemanagement skills and ability to prioritize work, along with strong problemsolving abilities
Ability to work in a team environment, respond to competing priorities, build collaborative partnerships, integrate public health programs and knowledge, and deliver results through excellent customer service

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Valid Ontario Driver's license and access to a reliable insured vehicle
Must comply with the current Ontario Public Health Standards
Ability to work flexible hours when necessary
Adherence to SWPH's policies and procedures

Immunization Requirements:

Provide documentation you have received two (2) doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, plus at least one booster dose, and acknowledgement to follow Southwestern Public Health's policies and processes related to COVID-19 management in the workplace.