TB PROGRAM EPIDEMIOLOGIST (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, OPT. 6C)

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the TB Program Epidemiologist. Under direction, assists the TB Program Manager to plan and direct statewide program for the control of tuberculosis including the development of research, epidemiology analysis of TB data, and TB reports; collaborates with the TB Program Manager in the development of planning documents involving the TB Control Program.

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

• Assists the TB Program Manager to plan and direct statewide program for the control of tuberculosis.
• Designs and develops statistical methodology for epidemiological research of tuberculosis. Conducts analysis of data and provides Interpretation of and consultation regarding research results.
• Works with the surveillance specialist in managing the various TB databases and applications to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Provides, either directly or through the use of TB staff, epidemiologic consultation (through the application of TB structured policies and guidelines) to TB control partners and stakeholders.
• Contributes to grant development especially in the monitoring and evaluation plan.
• Conduct gap analysis in communities or population of asylees, refugees and parolees.
• Outlines the processes involved in the development of an LTBI surveillance program. Establish the reporting of LTBI in the state electronic reporting tool.
• Performs other duties as requires 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, bio-statistics, or related social science research field from an accredited university.
• Requires four (4) years of professional experience in applied epidemiology, biostatistics, or in population, or related research field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience in TB epidemiology including factors affecting TB transmission dynamics, incidence and prevalence measures and data sources.
• Two (2) years’ experience with advanced statistical methods including positive predictive value, multivariate logistical regression analysis, relative risk, p-value, and t-test.
• Three (3) years’ experience and proficiency in using GIS (Geographic Information System) analysis, statistical packages (e.g., SPSS or SAS), and relational databases (e.g., Microsoft Access).
• Three (3) years’ experience in developing complex epidemiologic profiles and statistical reports containing analysis text, tables, and charts.
• MPH or higher degree in epidemiology.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires a valid driver’s license.

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.