Alaska Native Epidemiology Center

We are hiring!

•  Epidemiologist

•  Biostatistician

Established in 1996, the Alaska Native Epidemiology Center (EpiCenter) is one of the twelve tribal epidemiology centers established by the Indian Health Service. We are located within the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium’s (ANTHC) Community Health Services division.

Our stakeholders include tribal health organizations, the Alaska Tribal Health System, other national epidemiology centers, state and federal agencies, and more. The EpiCenter engages in a wide array of programs and projects. Learn more about the EpiCenter at anthctoday.org/epicenter.

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Anchorage, Alaska

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Epidemiologist

Job Summary

Under general supervision, analyzes and interprets public health surveillance data. Provides technical assistance, statistical analysis, grant writing, and project evaluation.

Required Qualification and Skills

A Master's degree in Epidemiology or related field from an accredited college program, AND five (5) years of epidemiology experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of research program resources, protocols and procedures.
Knowledge of Alaskan Native health system, cultures and health issues.
Knowledge of data gathering, analysis and reporting.
Knowledge of effective presentation and public speaking skills.
Knowledge of applicable computer system software programs.
Skill in analyzing, interpreting and reporting health data.
Skill in survey design and database management techniques.
Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software, including statistical applications.
Skill in effective oral and written communication and presenting technical data at multiple levels.
Skill in data collection, analysis, reporting and evaluation.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers and representatives from other local, state and federal agencies.

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Biostatistician

Job Summary

Under limited supervision the Biostatistician is responsible for analyzing data from various research projects and quality improvement activities and for providing data analysis consultation to other departments at ANTHC. The Biostatistician will assist in preparation of manuscripts and be able to present findings at national and international conferences, and provides leadership and guidance in biostatistics to department members through consultation in analysis and interpretation of studies.

Required Qualification and Skills

A Master’s degree in statistics or biometry.
Non-supervisory – Five (5) years applying statistics in the public health and medical field.  An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

Knowledge of complex methods and techniques of research, analysis, and mathematical models.
Knowledge of statistical theory.  
Specifically, knowledge of logistic regression, all other forms of categorical data analysis, survival analysis, repeated measures analysis, poisson regression and statistical methods used commonly in the field of epidemiology.  
Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.
Knowledge of basic medical terminology and clinic systems.
Knowledge of privacy laws and regulations, especially maintaining confidentiality.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal and local regulations and programs.
Knowledge of Public Health literature.
Skill in principles and practices of modern statistical methods.  
Ability to apply both standard statistical methods and to modify existing techniques to meet the specific project needs.
Skill in the use of computers and appropriate software, programs such as SAS and SPSS.
Skill in using statistical quality control processes.
Skill in planning and coordinating collection, compilation and analysis of health data. 
Skill in presenting data graphically and conducting effective presentations for diverse small and large groups.
Skill in oral and written communication with individuals or in groups, especially in terms of conveying and explaining statistical concepts to non-statisticians.
Skill in effectively and efficiently working in a team setting and in a collaborative environment.
Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple/concurrent tasks, projects and demands.

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EpiCenter Website: anthctoday.org/epicenter

Contact: anepicenter@anthc.org

Cover letter strongly encouraged. Salaries are commensurate with experience. Employment with ANTHC is contingent upon background check and drug test. ANTHC values the unique contributions that all employees bring to our services. As a tribal health organization, we encourage Alaska Native and American Indian people to apply, with those applicants given consideration as applicable by law.

Apply at ANTHC website: anthc.org/anthc-job-openings