Temporary Health Surveillance Specialist – Public Health in Nebraska – Centennial, CO

Temporary Health Surveillance Specialist - Public Health - State of Nebraska - Nebraska - Centennial, CO - work from home job Company: State of Nebraska Job description: Description • **Temporary One Year Assignment*** • **Remote Work Option Available*** DHHS Public Health is seeking a temporary Health Surveillance Specialist to support epidemiology and surveillance programs for the State of Nebraska. Location: Home office located in Nebraska State Office Building, 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln Schedule: Typically M-F 8-5, some weekends may be required Examples of Work Primary duties will consist of supporting public health epidemiology and surveillance programs by: -Collecting, analyzing, validating, and evaluating data related to environmental and occupational injuries and illnesses; -Conduct investigation and/or follow-up of occupational and environmental-related illnesses, injuries, and poisonings; -Compile annual health/disease reports; -Develop and implement surveillance programs for environmental and occupational health; -Assess the existence, prevalence, prognosis, trends, and potential impact on various health/disease issues; -Prepare periodic reports and presentations on injuries and illnesses, including manuscripts for publication and summary reports of data sets. Qualifications / Requirements REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors Degree in Public Health, Statistics, or Health Education and several years of experience in data analysis, statistics, and interpretation of epidemiological data in the relevant disease/health subject area. PREFERRED: Bachelors Degree in Science, Health Education, other related field with additional coursework in Public Health. 1-2 years of experience in data analysis, statistics, and interpretation of epidemiological data in the relevant to public health surveillance and epidemiology. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: epidemiological research practices and procedures for the collection, analysis, evaluation, and validation of health/disease data sets; descriptive statistics, statistical inference, and statistical theory; public health principles and health care delivery systems. Ability to: make presentations, use problem solving techniques, communicate effectively, evaluate impact of health/disease initiatives, analyze and interpret epidemiological data sets, advise program officials on best epidemiological approach. We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: Temporary Health Surveillance Specialist - Public Health - State of Nebraska - Nebraska - Centennial, CO - work from home job Expected salary: $26.18 per hour Location: Nebraska - Centennial, CO Temporary Health Surveillance Specialist - Public Health - State of Nebraska - Nebraska - Centennial, CO - work from home job Job date: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 01:06:14 GMT Apply for the job now! Temporary Health Surveillance Specialist - Public Health - State of Nebraska - Nebraska - Centennial, CO - work from home job Apply tot his job