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| Job Title: |
Epidemiologist
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| Organization: |
Winnebago County Health Department
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| Posted: |
2/26/2025
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Full-Time
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| Classification: |
Epidemiology
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| Industry: |
Government
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| Number of Openings: |
1
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| Location: |
Rockford, IL
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| Compensation: |
$31.69-35.53/Hour
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| Position Description: |
The Epidemiologist promotes individual and population health by leading epidemiological activities and initiatives for the Department with focus on communicable and chronic diseases, injuries, and conditions. Responsibilities include performing professional epidemiology by collecting, organizing, analyzing, interpreting and disseminating epidemiological data relevant to population health in Winnebago County; designing and/or implementing public health surveillance systems and all related activities; and working closely with staff across the Department to promote and protect the health of Winnebago County.
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| Qualifications: |
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Education, Licensure, Certifications, Experience
Master’s Degree in Science (MS) in Epidemiology or Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology. One year of experience in the field involving the use of epidemiological research, investigation, and analysis or a doctorate in epidemiology preferred. Successful completion of WCHD HIPAA and Blood Borne Pathogens Trainings within 90 days of employment. Successful completion of the Illinois Department of Public Health’s "OHP Data Security & Confidentially Training" within one (1) month of employment. Must participate in assigned trainings, including on-line training in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) offered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency to obtain the following certifications. o Within 6 months of employment: ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 700, and ICS 800
o Within 12 months of employment: ICS 300 and ICS 400
Access to reliable transportation to all assigned work locations.
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| Organization Description: |
The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) is the state certified, nationally accredited local health department for Winnebago County, Illinois including the City of Rockford. WCHD serves a unique urban, suburban, and rural population of approximately 284,000 across 519 miles. WCHD works toward achieving the mission of healthy people in a healthy community that promotes health equity.
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| Closing Date: |
5/26/2025
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| Contact Name: |
Patrick Ngum, Epidemiologist
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| Contact Email: |
pngum@publichealth.wincoil.gov
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| Web Address: |
https://publichealth.wincoil.gov/
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| How to Apply: |
Please submit initial application through Indeed:
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob? jk=8f387e91f1b5d82a&from=shareddesktop
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| Additional Information: |
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| Web Site Delete Date: |
5/26/2025
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