03 Oct
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Southwestern Public Health
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Woodstock
03 Oct
Southwestern Public Health
Woodstock
Under the direction of the Manager, Foundational Standards, the Epidemiologist conducts measurement, monitoring, analysis, and interpretation of population health and surveillance data that are utilized for program planning and evaluation, outbreak management and the development of health status reports and knowledge products.QualificationsEducationMaster's degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, Health Research Methodology or equivalentKnowledge & ExperienceMinimum of one (1) year of public health practice, with a role involving quantitative research methodologies and working with large administrative databases preferredExperience using statistical software (e.G., Stata, R, SAS, SPSS) and proficiency using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and other software packages currently used to collect, analyze, report and visualize epidemiological data in OntarioExperience with relevant public health data sets and information systems such as the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), Better Outcomes Registry & Network (BORN), Integrated Public Health Information System (IPHIS)
and IntelliHealth would be an assetSound knowledge of how to apply epidemiological concepts, of current public health issues, and relevant legislationSkills & AbilitiesAdvanced skills in the application of epidemiologic and statistical methods in the study of communicable and non-communicable diseasesExcellent communication skills (verbal and written) along with solid facilitation (presentation), project management, and organizational skillsExcellent time-management skills and ability to prioritize work, along with strong problem-solving abilitiesAbility to work in a team environment, respond to competing priorities, build collaborative partnerships, integrate public health programs and knowledge, and deliver results through excellent customer serviceSpecial ConditionsValid Ontario Driver's license and access to a reliable insured vehicleAbility to work flexible hours when necessaryAdherence to SWPH's policies and procedures
📌 Epidemiologist- Temporary Full Time (Woodstock)
🏢 Southwestern Public Health
📍 Woodstock