SUMMARY

Under the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) cooperative agreement, Heluna Health, and the Division of Communicable Disease Control (DCDC) of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), recruiting for a Respiratory Virus Surveillance Coordinator/ Epidemiologist for the Clinical Epidemiology Section of the COVID Control Branch (CCB).

The CCB provides scientific leadership on SARS-CoV-2 and bridges surveillance of other respiratory viruses to inform public health decision-making and action. Founded in 2023 and building on lessons learned through the CDPH COVID-19 response, our Branch utilizes genomic epidemiology, wastewater surveillance and forecasting, in addition to traditional disease surveillance methods, to monitor respiratory virus disease activity in California. CCB is also poised to support other respiratory outbreaks as they emerge. The Respiratory Virus Surveillance Coordinator will combine epidemiological expertise, data analytics skills, and project management capabilities to guide decision-making and improve public health interventions. This role involves data-driven projects, overseeing complex analyses, maintaining dashboards, and aligning multidisciplinary teams to enhance statewide surveillance efforts.

Incumbent will collaborate with local health departments, healthcare facilities, and external stakeholders, to contribute to the CCB’s mission of monitoring respiratory virus disease activity through traditional surveillance methods and collaborate with several multidisciplinary CDPH teams as well as other internal and external partners.

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered and provide 2-3 professional references.

Salary range: $82, 000 to $110, 000 annually depending on experience/qualifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Epidemiological Data Analysis:
  • Conduct advanced statistical analyses and research on respiratory virus surveillance data using tools such as R, Python, and SQL.
  • Develop and implement methods to analyze and interpret public health data, leveraging epidemiological expertise and biostatistical tools.
• Data Visualization and Dashboard Management:
  • Create, maintain, and enhance interactive dashboards and visualizations to communicate key metrics effectively.
  • Provide technical documentation and training for dashboard users to facilitate understanding and routine utilization.
• Project Coordination and Management:
  • Lead the coordination and execution of complex public health projects, aligning stakeholder priorities across federal, state, and local levels.
  • Manage timelines, resources, and deliverables, ensuring projects align with established goals and budgets.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports for grant proposals, performance metrics, and program updates.
• Collaborative Engagement:
  • Serve as a liaison between public health departments, healthcare facilities, and external partners.
  • Work closely with CDPH leadership and interdisciplinary teams to synthesize findings and recommend actionable strategies.
• Quality Control and Documentation:
  • Oversee the accuracy and integrity of data management processes, including validation and troubleshooting of data issues.
  • Develop technical documentation, SOPs, and training materials to support program development and execution.
• Strategic Communication:
  • Create impactful data visualizations, tables, and charts to communicate findings to stakeholders effectively.
  • Engage in transparent communication with partners to assess priorities, challenges, and opportunities.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates and facilitates meetings, as required.
• Use Microsoft Teams to communicate, store files, save call notes, work on documents collaboratively and maintain resources for stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned by Clinical Epidemiology Section Chief.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability to manage, implement and report on complex projects and public health surveillance data.
• Ability to develop and maintain data pipelines, data cleaning, and data quality assessment with strong attention to detail.
• Experience developing static reports and dynamic dashboards using data and visualizations for communicating status and situational awareness.
• Able to collaborate effectively across multiple sectors and teams.
• Knowledge and application of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements and protection of health information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make time-sensitive decisions in complex situations.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and work independently.
• Demonstrate reliability and integrity.
• Fluency in spoken English.

Education/Experience

• Master’s degree in public health, biostatistics, informatics or related field, required.
• Experience developing and maintaining automated data pipelines, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of epidemiological/biostatistical methods, preferred.
• Ability to make time sensitive decisions in complex situations, required.
• Strong organizational skills, required.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, Python or R, preferred.
• Strong ability in development of web-based reports and visualizations.
• Experience implementing and managing public health or other related programs, required.

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• None

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and Power Point
• Knowledge of and skilled in the use of R (including RShiny and RMarkdown) for data analysis and visualization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand: Frequently
• Walk: Frequently
• Sit: Frequently
• Handling / Fingering: Frequently
• Reach Outward: Occasionally
• Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally
• Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: Occasionally
• Lift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 30 lbs
• Push/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 30 lbs
• See (Vision): Constantly
• Taste/ Smell: Not Applicable

KEY

• Occasionally = (0 - 2 hrs/day)
• Frequently = (2+ - 5 hrs/day)
• Constantly = (5+ hrs/day)
• Not Applicable = Not required for essential functions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is currently a remote position with the possibility of occasional in-person work at the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

Must have reliable internet connection at remote location.

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.

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