Epidemiologist

Position Details

Dept. of Health and Community Services 

The Epidemiologist position will work as part of a team of Epidemiologists to support the Public Health core program of Population Health Assessment, Surveillance and Epidemiology, with a particular emphasis on Communicable Disease Surveillance. The position contributes to fulfilling legislated public health requirements, including population health assessment and the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Public Health five-year plan. The Epidemiologist will collaborate with other Epidemiologists within the Department to support province wide public health surveillance activities, including the systematic monitoring of communicable and non-communicable diseases, health determinants, and population health outcomes. The incumbent will apply a range of quantitative and qualitative methods to the systematic collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data to identify trends, emerging issues, and public health risks. This position provides expert epidemiological and technical advice to the Department of Health and Community Services to support evidence informed planning, policy development, and program implementation. Responsibilities include ensuring data quality, applying appropriate statistical and epidemiological methods, and contributing to surveillance system development and improvement. The Epidemiologist will work closely with Medical Officers of Health, members of the Public Health Division, and a broad range of public health partners, including stakeholders across government, health system partners, and community organizations, to support coordinated and effective public health action.

Screening Criteria

1. Completion of a Master's Degree (MSc) in Epidemiolog
2. Experience conducting epidemiological and or bio-statistical research
3. Public health experience (asset)

 

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of public health practices and standards
2. Ability to plan and conduct epidemiological analysis
3. Ability to analyze, interpret and make recommendations
4. Ability to effectively exchange and translate knowledge and information
5. Ability to work independently and manage time
6. Relationship building

 

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please contact: Alison Tucker at AlisonTucker@gov.nl.ca

• The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, and a workplace culture that benefits from varying ideas and lived experiences.
• Accommodations and alternate assessment formats are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting recruitment@gov.nl.ca, 709-729-0130 or toll free at 1-888-729-7690. Video Relay Service (VRS) calls are welcomed.
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• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
• It is the responsibility of applicants to submit a resume that clearly demonstrates the required screening criteria outlined in the job description.
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• Application information must be factual, complete and current, to date of submission.
• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.