Epidemiologist - Maternal and Infant Health (Public Service Administrator, Opt.6C)

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health seeks to hire a maternal and infant health epidemiologist. This position will conduct analytic studies for the Office of Women’s Health and Family Services and lead data management, evaluation, and communication efforts related to maternal and infant health initiatives. Position will require management of large data systems, independent analytic projects, and collaboration with internal and external partners. Competitive candidates will have a master’s in public health or similar degree with a focus on epidemiology, experience with statistical software with a preference for SAS, and a background in maternal and child health especially Title V programs.

Benefits Statement

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Essential Functions

• Develops, designs, and conducts highly technical planning for analytic studies of Office of Women’s Health & Family Services projects in the field of maternal and infant health. 
• Compiles and analyzes statistical data from data sources such as but not limited to Vital Records, Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), Newborn Screening and Perinatal System data, to perform scientific investigations of maternal and infant health.  
• Develops and reports on quality performance measures for the Office of Women’s Health and Family Services.
• Plans and executes the accurate and timely development of major Office of Women’s Health & Family Services data reports on maternal and infant health.
• Manages internal or external report requests regarding emerging or existing maternal and infant health issues, such as maternal morbidity and mortality, maternal chronic conditions, perinatal morbidity and mortality, prenatal care utilization, disparities in health status/health services access and utilization, and other issues as needed for the Office of Women’s Health and Family Services management team.
• Develops and utilizes effective techniques for oral and written communication with state and federal health agencies to exchange technical knowledge and execute local and statewide program goals.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires possession of a bachelor’s degree in epidemiology, demography, biostatistics, sociology, psychology, economics, or related social science research field from an accredited university.
• Requires four (4) years of professional experience in applied epidemiology, biostatistics, population, or a related research field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in public health or similar focus on epidemiology 
• One (1) year of experience using statistical software (such as SAS, Stata, SUDAAN or R) to analyze public health data using appropriate statistical methods in a professional or academic setting
• One (1) year of experience managing, cleaning, and organizing public health data in a professional or academic setting 
• One (1) year of experience preparing written and oral reports and presentations that summarize findings from epidemiologic studies in a professional or academic setting 
• One (1) year of experience working with maternal and child health data or programs in a professional or academic setting 

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.