JOB DESCRIPTION: This position will coordinate all activities for an Emerging Infections Program (EIP) epidemiology surveillance project(s) or special studies within the School of Medicine. Responsible for ensuring appropriate data acquisition, management, epidemiologic analysis, and transmission to CDC of project data using SAS, R, REDCap, SendSS, Access, etc. Assigns job duties and mentors project staff and supervises staff as applicable. Analyzes data and produces data, reports, and presentations. Reviews laboratory audits, ensures accurate case ascertainment, and reviews medical records. Evaluates data collection, quality, and management techniques. Communicates with project partners including Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia Department of Public Health, laboratories, infection prevention, and medical providers. Provides input on all protocols, forms, instructions, and standard operating procedures. Provides data and status updates to investigators, regulatory bodies, grant, and contracts. Complies with all ethical guidelines for scientific and human subjects¿ research. Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A master's degree in public health or related field from an accredited school, and two years of direct public health infectious disease epidemiology experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Epidemiology specialty preferred. EIP experience is preferred. |
Emory is an EEO Employer-Disability/Veteran. Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. |