Epidemiologist - Health & Human Services

Conducts ongoing assessments of the health of the community through disease surveillance, syndromic surveillance and disease reporting functions. Conducts epidemiological assessments.  Leads or assists with collection, sorting and analyzing data to determine course of action.  Develops appropriate disease prevention programs for communicable diseases.  Assists with the developing and implementing an active surveillance system for reportable conditions, syndromes and unusual health occurrences in the County.  Develops protocols for containment response to various reportable conditions and potential weapons of mass destruction.  Collaborates with internal and external agencies to develop partnerships to expand the capacity of Fort Bend County’s surveillance and epidemiological programs.  Provides information for community outreach before, during and after outbreaks of communicable disease(s). Maintains an accurate database of key response partners in the county, which would provide rapid communication of health information, alerts and guidance.  Assists with planning coordinating efforts to gain National Pharmaceutical Stockpile or other rapid response resources in Fort Bend County.  Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Master’s Degree in Public Health or related medical field with training in epidemiology.  Three years job related experience in infectious disease.  Ability to use statistical software.  Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills, ability to deal effectively with the public and other employees.  Experience collecting and analyzing statistical data, applications of principles and methods of epidemiology and biostatistics. Ability to write and manage grants.