Epidemiologist III (hybrid, local to Anchorage, AK)
This position is hybrid - days throughout the work week will have a combined schedule of both on-site and remote work (local proximity to Anchorage, AK).
ABOUT ANTHC: The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.
ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska's second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation's largest state.
ANTHC's AMAZING BENEFITS: Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.
ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:
• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
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Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision, analyzes and interprets public health surveillance data. Provides technical assistance, statistical analysis, grant writing, research and funding advocacy in one or more epidemiologic specialty areas. Identifies priorities for disease prevention and develops initiatives to improve the health of Alaska Natives.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Epidemiologist
Conducts independent data analysis. Evaluates validity, accuracy, and completeness of existing data; interprets and explains significance and meaning; analyzes multivariate and cluster trends in data analysis results and reports findings and anomalies; identifies gaps or inadequacies and recommends improvements.
Locates, compiles and reviews statewide Alaska Native morbidity and mortality trends. Identifies and analyzes surveillance and other public health data pertinent to various health issues among Alaska Natives; researches, interprets technical data and prepares reports. Disseminates information to tribes, corporations and health agencies.
Assists the Director of the Alaska Native Epidemiology Center (EpiCenter) in developing a tribally operated epidemiology program. Represents the EpiCenter and advocates for Alaska Native health through statewide health committees and coalitions. Updates staff and advisory council on epidemiology developments.
Represents EpiCenter to local, state and federal agencies to support interests in data collection, quality control and information dissemination. Identifies sources of funding and writes grant proposals. Organizes and conducts presentations to tribal health directors, Indian Health Service and other health care providers and related organizations.
Serves as a resource for technical information and responds to requests to identify, advice and direct Alaska Native Health Board, regional health corporations, Indian Health Service and other agencies in existing epidemiological information. Develops plans for research and evaluation of subject area. Submits manuscripts for publication when necessary.
Participates in strategic planning for the EpiCenter and advisory council. Collaborates with director and tribal liaison to ensure the scientific accuracy, timeliness and appropriateness of community education materials; supports the development of lay and community health education materials. Maintains open and collaborative communication with persons involved with epidemiology, and groups that provide native health information at the tribal, state and national levels. Travels occasionally to remote locations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Senior Epidemiologist
Assists the Director of the Alaska Native Epidemiology Center (ANEC), Deputy Director, or Lead Epidemiologist in developing and maintaining a tribally operated epidemiology program, including managing existing programs and/or developing new programs, the provision of training and technical supervision to other staff including epidemiologists.
Designs and conducts independent data analyses. Evaluate validity, accuracy, and completeness of existing data; interpret and explain significance and meaning; analyze trends in data analysis using appropriate statistical methods; reports findings and anomalies; identifies limitations, and recommends improvements, where appropriate.
Identifies and analyzes surveillance and other public health data relevant to Alaska Native health. Researches, interprets technical data and prepares reports. Develops information products for tribes, tribal health corporations, health agencies, and others, as appropriate. Leads and support the preparation of scientific manuscripts for publication on relevant topics.
Provides technical assistance which may include, but is not limited to statistical analysis, grant writing, research and funding advocacy in one or more epidemiologic specialty areas to Tribes, Tribal organizations, or tribal-serving organizations. Identifies priorities for disease prevention and develops initiatives to improve the health of Alaska Natives peoples.
Represents the ANEC and advocates for Alaska Native's health through statewide health committees and coalitions. Represents ANEC to local, state and federal agencies to support interests in data collection, quality control and information dissemination. Identifies sources of funding and writes grant proposals.
Organizes and conducts presentations to Tribes, Tribal health organizations, and others, as requested care providers and related organizations. Develops and maintains collaborative and professional communication with persons involved with epidemiology and groups that provide health information at the tribal, state and national levels, where appropriate.
Lead Epidemiologist
Assists the Director of the Alaska Native Epidemiology Center (ANEC) in developing and maintaining a tribally operated epidemiology program, including the provision of training and technical supervision to less senior epidemiologists. Acts in the Director's absence as requested.
Conducts independent data analysis. Evaluates validity, accuracy, and completeness of existing data; interprets and explains significance and meaning; analyzes multivariate and cluster trends in data analysis results and reports findings and anomalies; identifies gaps or inadequacies, and recommends improvements.
Locates, compiles and reviews statewide Alaska Natives morbidity and mortality trends. Identifies and analyzes surveillance and other public health data pertinent to various health issues. Researches, interprets technical data and prepares reports. Disseminates information to tribes, corporations and health agencies.
Provides technical assistance, statistical analysis, grant writing, research and funding advocacy in one or more epidemiologic specialty areas. Identifies priorities for disease prevention and develops initiatives to improve the health of Alaska Natives. Represents the ANEC and advocates for Alaska Native's health through statewide health committees and coalitions. Updates staff and advisory council on epidemiology developments.
Represents ANEC to local, state and federal agencies to support interests in data collection, quality control and information dissemination. Organizes and conducts presentations to tribal health directors, IHS and other health care providers and related organizations.
Identifies sources of supplemental funding for ANEC, plans and coordinates responses to competitive grant opportunities, assigns and coordinates the work of other team members in proposal development, and serves as principal writer of applications for funding.
Serves as a resource for technical information and responds to requests to identify, advise and direct regional health organizations, IHS and other agencies in existing epidemiological information. Develops plans for research and evaluation in a variety of subject areas.
Collaborates with ANEC Director to ensure scientific accuracy, timeliness and appropriateness of community health education materials; supports the development of lay and community health education materials. Maintains open and collaborative communication with persons involved with epidemiology and groups that provide native health information at the tribal, state and national levels.
Supports the preparation of peer-reviewed publications for the ANEC. Serves as primary and/or co-author on publications.
Provides leadership, direction, and guidance to professional and technical staff. Develops goals and priorities and assigns tasks and projects. Develops staff skills and training plans. Counsels, trains and coaches staff. Implements corrective actions and conducts performance evaluations. Meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues. Effectively addresses personnel issues in order to promote a productive and healthy work environment.
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
All
• Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native culture(s).
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and concepts of disease.
• Knowledge of research program resources, protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of epidemiologic analysis methodology employed in research.
• Knowledge of Alaskan Native health system, cultures and health issues.
• Knowledge of data gathering, analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of effective presentation and public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of applicable computer system software programs.
• Skill in analyzing, interpreting and reporting health data.
• Skill in survey design and database management techniques.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software, including statistical applications.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication and presenting technical data at multiple levels.
• Skill in grant writing and project management including data collection, analysis, reporting and evaluation.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working.
Senior Epidemiologist / Lead Epidemiologist
• Advanced skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of applications.
• Skill in providing technical instruction and guidance to peers in epidemiology.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Epidemiologist / Senior Epidemiologist
Master's degree in Epidemiology, or a Master's in Public Health, or related field from an accredited college program. Progressively responsible professional work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.
Lead Epidemiologist
Doctorate Degree (PhD) in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, social science, or related field.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Epidemiologist
Non-supervisory - Five (5) years' experience in epidemiologic work or health research in a health care, public health, or academic environment. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience. Senior Epidemiologist Non-supervisory - Eight (8) years' experience in epidemiologic work or health research in a health care, public health, or academic environment. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
TO INCLUDE
Supervisory - Two (2) years' experience involving employee supervision.
Lead Epidemiologist
Non-Supervisory - Ten (10) years of post-doctoral epidemiology or public health related experience. INCLUDING five (5) years as Senior Epidemiologist at ANTHC.
TO INCLUDE
Supervisory - Three (3) years of staff supervision experience within the last five (5) years.
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
All
Certification in Basic Life Support required if performing work in a clinical setting.
Demonstrated competency in oral and written communication.
Senior Epidemiologist
Primary authorship in two (2) significant reports or publications in a public health related field
AND
Five (5) presentations at public health related meetings or conference in the past three (3) years.
Lead Epidemiologist
Primary authorship in ten (10) significant reports or publications in a public health related field, with three (3) publications in the past five (5) years.
AND
Ten (10) presentations at public health related meetings or conferences in the past three (3) years.
PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Senior Epidemiologist
Doctorate Degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or related field.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
N/A
PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
N/A
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All
Depending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to possess additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.
May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule or be called out to work off-shift.
This position requires regular travel to remote locations by the request of Program Director.
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