Epidemiologist

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Epidemiologist to join our team!

We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Public Health Administration

Job Summary
Under general supervision performs investigations and analyses of communicable and non-communicable disease incidents and outbreaks. Monitors the health of populations and identifies causes and conditions resulting in adverse health effects and proposes corrective actions. Provides guidance, support and in-depth analyses for project(s) and/or public health actions. Reports, evaluates and summarizes disease occurrences, investigations, interventions and other projects as needed. Helps other department program areas build analytic capacity by promoting use of software tools available.
Essential Functions:

• Delivers project guidance and analytic services for a variety of public health conditions of interest (e.g., communicable diseases, chronic diseases, health behaviors and risk factors). Works with information technology tools to generate sustainable solutions for program areas • Supports and/or guides investigations and evaluates, quantifies, and interprets information relative to disease epidemiology. • Utilizes epidemiology principles, investigative techniques, and analyses of health behaviors, risks, conditions and diseases. • Conducts quantitative and qualitative investigations to identify risk factors, disease occurrence rates, and where necessary implements control measures. • Develops actions plans to address trends and issues. • Works with program managers, program directors, and other members of the Epidemiology/Surveillance team to perform analyses and develop responses to public health events and diseases. • Collates data from multiple data sources to produce reports on public health events, response measures, health conditions, and health policy development. • Uses computer programs and technology to achieve program goals through automation of business objectives and integration of new data to support program needs. • Prepares materials for presentation in designated software (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SAS, and mapping visualizations). • Participates in department and program team meetings as scheduled. • Enables the use of GIS tools to support public health analysis and messaging. • Supports staff in analyzing data to produce specific health messages and summaries. (50%)
• Plays lead role in projects for developing and improving data systems in the Business Intelligence (BI) software environment. • Works with technology specialists to design and build monitoring and reporting solutions. • Coordinates efforts to assess the inclusion of new data sources through discovery, documentation, and early analysis. • Participates in designing surveillance systems for diseases having important public health implications. • Serves as a primary contact for establishing governance and policy rules for incorporating new data into the data warehouse serving local and state jurisdictional needs. • Assists in data collection, database development, and mapping design work. • Coordinates data and information development needs for research projects as required. • Supports program areas in defining monitoring tools (e.g., dashboards) for program operations. • Maintains relationships with data curators to assure data uses are consistent with governance agreements and mutually defined goals.. (25%)
• Provides technical assistance to the health department, clinicians, other health professionals, community-based organizations, and/or health departments, both locally and nationally. (25%)

Education:

• Master's Degree in epidemiology, public health, environmental health, nursing, or related field Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years Two years of professional experience in the investigation and/or prevention of communicable or non-communicable diseases. Required or
• an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required

Licenses:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in SAS, SQL, and/or GIS applications highly desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative problem solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability as a self-starter who can prioritize and conduct multiple activities.
• The typical candidate will have demonstrated skill as an experienced analyst with a working knowledge of statistical methods.

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$79,800.00 - $123,700.00 / yr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays

• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%

• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.

• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.