Vaccine Preventable Disease Epidemiologist 
 Job Description:Incumbent coordinates outbreak investigation, control, and surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD).  In addition, the incumbent provides data analysis and feedback of VPD incidence and related factors  prepares various reports regarding VPD investigations.  Incumbent serves as a subject matter expert on VPD for internal and external stakeholders and serves as an agency Duty Officer/Epidemiologist-On-Call for biweekly periods during the year.Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:Coordinates investigation of VPD cases and outbreaks and reviews case information for accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and linkages to other cases.Analyzes data obtained from disease investigations.Provides guidance and information to the ISDH Immunization Program, ISDH Field Epidemiologists, local health departments, health care providers, schools, day care centers, and others during VPD outbreaks.Prepares and distributes reports and feedback to the ISDH Immunization Program, health care providers and other interested individuals.Develops and implements VPD surveillance systems and ensures that all surveillance activities are functioning at a high level.Supports the ISDH Immunization Program in fulfilling federal immunization grant requirements.Serves as a subject matter expert for health care providers, local health department staff, and the general public on VPD and vaccine usage.Serves as an agency Duty Officer/Epidemiologist-On-Call for after-hours inquiries.Prepares articles for publication and speaks with news media when necessary.
Title: Vaccine Preventable Disease Epidemiologist 
Salary: None
Description:  Job Description:Incumbent coordinates outbreak investigation, control, and surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD).  In addition, the incumbent provides data analysis and feedback of VPD incidence and related factors  prepares various reports regarding VPD investigations.  Incumbent serves as a subject matter expert on VPD for internal and external stakeholders and serves as an agency Duty Officer/Epidemiologist-On-Call for biweekly periods during the year.Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:Coordinates investigation of VPD cases and outbreaks and reviews case information for accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and linkages to other cases.Analyzes data obtained from disease investigations.Provides guidance and information to the ISDH Immunization Program, ISDH Field Epidemiologists, local health departments, health care providers, schools, day care centers, and others during VPD outbreaks.Prepares and distributes reports and feedback to the ISDH Immunization Program, health care providers and other interested individuals.Develops and implements VPD surveillance systems and ensures that all surveillance activities are functioning at a high level.Supports the ISDH Immunization Program in fulfilling federal immunization grant requirements.Serves as a subject matter expert for health care providers, local health department staff, and the general public on VPD and vaccine usage.Serves as an agency Duty Officer/Epidemiologist-On-Call for after-hours inquiries.Prepares articles for publication and speaks with news media when necessary.
Requirements: Associate experience, Bachelor's Degree education
Fraudulent: No