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Job Description

Job ID:  PW032

About Prince William Health District:

The Prince William Health District is located about 20 miles outside of Washington, DC.  We are currently offer prenatal services, communicable disease prevention, teen clinic, family planning, and dental services to income eligible citizens of Prince William County. We currently have 89 full time employees.  We offer 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, 457 cash match, and sick, family personal and annual leave.

Job Description:

Prince William Health District seeks a Program Administration Specialist II/Human Services Manager Field to serve as the District Epidemiologist. The health district is the local health department for Prince William County, Manassas City, and Manassas Park with a population of approximately 464,000 and two acute care hospitals. This position is mission critical for the district's emergency preparedness and response for public health incidents/threats, including communicable disease outbreaks, bioterrorism, and other natural and man-made disasters. The District Epidemiologist is required to have a set of key public health competencies that enable the district to initiate and conduct comprehensive assessments of health threats and promptly implement preventive/ treatment interventions to halt disease spread. The District Epidemiologist monitors the Virginia Department of Health's syndromic disease surveillance (ESSENCE) and disease reporting (VEDSS) systems. The District Epidemiologist is responsible for outreach and consultation with physicians, hospitals, long term care facilities and other facilities for communicable disease and outbreak prevention and intervention. The District Epidemiologist reports directly to the district's Health Director, and provides epidemiologic and data analysis support. This is a rewarding opportunity with liability coverage and an excellent benefit package. Typical operational hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am until 4:30 pm, except during public health outbreaks emergencies. The District Epidemiologist, like other emergency response positions, is expected to be on-call 24/7 for public health emergency response.

Qualifications:

Comprehensive knowledge of the community environment and emergency preparedness and response resources and methods, including bioterrorism, with considerable knowledge of epidemiology surveillance and investigation principles. Subject matter expertise in communicable diseases and the principles of epidemiology, including bioterrorism response and preparedness in public health emergencies. Ability to apply research principles, develop/manage databases, and analyze and interpret statistical information. Knowledge of laws, regulations and policies on disease reporting and control. Ability to act independently while managing a multidisciplinary district-wide program. Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams including an epidemiological response team. Ability to develop goals and evaluate program progress. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must have experience in training others in epidemiology and communicable diseases.  

How to apply:

https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/applicants/Central?search=601 ; create an application; enter position number PW032. To be considered a completed application must be posted by 5:00pm on the closing date. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted. VDH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.