Salary: $98,314.00 Annually
Location : 2500 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time Grant Funded
Job Number: HEA06839
Division: Health
Opening Date: 06/26/2026
Closing Date: 7/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

Position Description

Responsible for professional scientific and assessments data of considerable difficulty. Manages data and conducts evaluations and studies Opioid Use, misuse and its impact on the general population health, public health surveillance, community health assessment and planning, and program evaluation and planning. Performs health and risk assessments and provides expertise to department physicians, medical professionals, environmental regulatory personnel, and other department officials.
If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640.
Typical Duties

Compiles scientific health studies on the impact of Opioids in Davidson County.
To maintain accurate, comprehensive, and current data on epidemiologic and demographic indicators - collected, analyzed, and interpreted.
Be knowledgeable of the drug overdose data system requirements and make improvements to the data collection system where needed.
Manage the program's central data system which includes importing data from community partners, creating, and running routine reports, and interfacing with the program's central data server.
Manage, monitor, and provide oversight of data collection from community partners.
Develop and provide routine and ad hoc reports for the program on data and other information collected.
Coordinate data activities with primary partners (EMS responders, Fire, Police, Medical Examiner, MPHD, and State staff).
Identify other entities that have relevant data and develop/maintain those relationships.
Maintain electronic file of current opioid epidemic publications and reports.
Design and conduct other data collection and analysis activities and create reports that support program operations and planning.
Design and implement special studies and evaluations to review key aspects of the program (drug overdose patterns, special population studies, etc. and complete special reports.
Provide training, technical assistance and resources/tools to collaborating staff, a variety of providers and other grant stakeholders on the collection, use and reporting of data.
Support the program's planning process and grant administration by supplying data and reports to relevant parties.
Conducts surveillance activities for identifies health events.
Develops and maintains a system for the collection, analysis, interpretation, and distribution of health data.
Engages in community health assessment and planning.
Collects, analyzes, and disseminates community data on health problems, health risk factors, access to care, health care utilization, and health outcomes.
Assists in prioritizing health problems and selection of interventions.
Assists in preparing assessment of need, methodology, and evaluation for grant proposals.
Conducts evaluation of program effectiveness and efficiency including health outcomes, access to care, and health care utilization.
Provides direction for epidemiological investigations.
Works with management to identify the educational needs within the department and in the community.
Participates in the development of educational or training programs or classes.
Participates in teaching or instructing others, as required.
Communicates with local, state, and national agencies, groups, and individuals.
Communicates epidemiologic findings of diseases and health events to stakeholders.
Produces scientific community health assessment reports and epidemiological publications.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, statistics, health informatics, or a social or environmental science and 2 years? of experience in conducting epidemiological studies, surveillance, or community assessment and planning;
OR
Master?s degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, statistics, health informatics, and 3 years? of experience in conducting epidemiological studies, surveillance, or community assessment and planning.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply, however at the present time MPHD is not sponsoring individuals through any of the US Government's employment-based immigration programs.

MPHD seeks to be a socially and culturally responsive organization that acknowledges and addresses historical and current inequities in our public health promotion and practice. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work with multicultural communities.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to utilize statistical software packages and other computer systems will vary by position and can include, but is not limited to, intermediate to advanced SAS, STATA, EpiInfo, SPSS, MS Access, MS Excel, SQL Server, and MapInfo / ArcGIS.
Possess required competencies upon hiring.
Knowledge of professional and technical public health surveillance and epidemiological methods.
Knowledge of how organizations and health care systems operate.
Knowledge of community values, beliefs, politics, and patterns of interaction.
Knowledge of health planning, including population-based planning, institution-based planning, and program planning.
Knowledge of data processing systems for analysis and report generation.
Knowledge of continuous quality improvement.
Knowledge of scientific/epidemiological report/paper writing.
Skill in program evaluation and evaluative methods.
Skill in interpersonal communications, both verbal and in writing.
Ability to convey statistical principles and practices to a variety of audiences.
Ability to translate complex data and epidemiological concepts into easily understood information for a variety of audiences.
Ability to work with diverse populations.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year

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Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.
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Do you have a Masters degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, statistics, health informatics?

Do you have a Doctorate degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, statistics, health informatics, or a social or environmental science ?

What is your highest level of education?

Less than a Master Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate Degree

How many years of experience conducting epidemiological studies, surveillance, or community assessment and planning do you have ?

Less than 2 years
2 years
3 years
More than 3 years

I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification.

Required Question

Epidemiologist 2 (Behavioral Health/Opioid Overdose Reduction Program)

Epidemiologist 2 (Behavioral Health/Opioid Overdose Reduction Program)

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