PH Epidemiologist 1, 2, or 3

The **Southeast Health District** is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the full-time, salaried position of **Epidemiologist 1, 2, or 3** based in Waycross, GA. **Who We Are.** It is our mission at the Southeast Health District, to promote and protect the health of people in Southeast Georgia, wherever they live, work and play, uniting with individuals, families, and communities to improve and enhance their quality of life. We have clinic locations in 16 counties in Georgia, including Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Bulloch, Candler, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Evans, Jeff Davis, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware and Wayne counties. **What We Offer.** As a member of the Southeast Health District, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways. - **Make a Professional Impact** – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play. - **Enjoy Workplace Flexibility** – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia. - **Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team** – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths. - **Achieve Career Longevity** – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career. - **Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture** – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role. - **Feel Pride in Where you Work** – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself. Plans, develops, and conducts epidemiologic investigations, surveillance activities, and interventions to identify disease causes and implement effective control measures. Collects, analyzes, and interprets statistical data and prepares comprehensive epidemiologic reports. Provides training, technical assistance, and consultative services related to epidemiology and disease control. Supports the implementation of timely disease intervention strategies to reduce the prevalence of communicable diseases by conducting investigations, and performing data collection, analysis, interpretation, surveillance, and reporting activities. Master’s degree in public health or closely related field from an accredited college or university **OR** Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field. **Preferred Qualifications:** Master’s degree in Public Health or a closely related field, along with relevant professional experience. Demonstrated proficiency in conducting public health surveillance, analyzing epidemiologic data, performing in-depth outbreak investigations, and reporting findings. Experience implementing disease control measures and strategies. Strong presentation and communication skills. Extensive knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. The Southeast Health District (SEHD) is committed to fostering a culture of health and well-being among its employees. To support this commitment, SEHD encourages staff to incorporate regular wellness activities and make lifestyle choices that promote overall health. To assist employees in achieving their wellness goals, the use of designated wellness breaks during the workday is authorized. Employees may utilize up to 30 minutes per workday for wellness activities, which can be taken as two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break. **Employment Information** Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. Southeast Health District accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. SEHD will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.…