Health Surveillance Specialist - Epidemiology Unit
statejobs.nebraska.gov
Omaha, NE, USA
Base: $27.306; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Office-based with approximately 95% in-office work; limited travel for conferences and training.
Epidemiological data analysis
Disease trend monitoring
Health data evaluation
The State of Nebraska is seeking a Health Surveillance Specialist for its Epidemiology Unit in Omaha, NE. This entry-level position involves monitoring disease trends, analyzing health data, and supporting public health initiatives
Job Summary
Join a dynamic public health team to lead public health surveillance activities within the Epidemiology Unit, monitoring disease trends and developing data-driven initiatives.
This position is responsible for entry-level tasks utilizing epidemiological methodology, including collecting, analyzing, evaluating, validating, interpreting, and presenting disease and/or health related data.
The State of Nebraska offers a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities.
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The State of Nebraska is seeking a Health Surveillance Specialist for its Epidemiology Unit in Omaha, NE. This entry-level position involves monitoring disease trends, analyzing health data, and supporting public health initiatives.
Salary
Base: $27.306; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
epidemiological data analysis
disease trend monitoring
health data evaluation
public health principles
statistical inference
Nice-to-have
collaboration with officials
problem solving techniques
effective communication
grant application writing
Key Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Public Health, Statistics, or Health Education
Several years of experience in data analysis
Experience in statistics and interpretation of epidemiological data