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The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and iniduals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.9 billion and launched more than 1,300 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 90 countries last year. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.  The CDC Foundation is seeking candidates for a full-time Senior Epidemiologist position to lead and coordinate work efforts across the Illinois Department of Health.  The Senior Epidemiologist works under general supervision and plans, develops, and conducts epidemiologic investigations, surveillance, and interventions limited in scope and/or complexity to determine the causes of diseases and implement methods of disease control. This position collects, analyzes, and interprets statistical data and prepares epidemiologic reports. Responsibilities * Performs advanced level work and may direct small teams of epidemiologists, program managers, data analysts, physicians and other health professionals to design, implement and evaluate disease prevention, investigation, surveillance and control strategies   * Serves as a technical expert for disease response.* Plans and provides consultation to implement new or innovative disease surveillance, prevention, and control as it relates to vaccines.* Oversees and directs the presentation of data and information along with the processing and analyzing of collected data in order to determine changes in trends and probable causes of epidemiologic problems.* Characterizes problems identified from collected data and makes recommendations for the implementation of control or prevention measures.* Oversees projects related to formal case control and cohort studies of complex health issues. * Provides training, technical assistance, and consultative services to departmental staff and others regarding epidemiology and the control of diseases. * Serves as a point of contact for various personnel regarding advanced, highly complex epidemiologic issues. * Oversees the development of policies and procedures for new and existing disease control programs. * Reviews technical and non-technical summaries of work, scientific reports and manuscripts as prepared by team members. Qualifications * A Doctorate (PhD) or Medical (MD) degree from a regionally accredited college or university in epidemiology, public health, veterinary medicine, preventive medicine, medicine, biological, physical, behavioral or environmental sciences. * Preferred coursework includes at least two courses in epidemiology covering additional epidemiology principles, methods and design concepts or at least two courses in statistical design and methods courses for the behavioral sciences, or at least two publications in two different peer-reviewed journals, and at least one course in biostatistics or other research-oriented statistics course.* At least five (5) years of relevant work experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field. * Possess strong data management and analysis skills. * Experience conducting research on epidemiology of infectious diseases.  * Experience with data visualization (e.g., Tableau) is preferred. * Experience with Geographic Information Systems (e.g., ArcGIS) is preferred. * Experience working collaboratively with erse stakeholders and engaging in strategic partnerships.* Proficiency with Strong understanding of design and implementation of research and epidemiologic studies Microsoft Office Suite  * Organizational skills demonstrating high attention to detail and the ability to organize multiple priorities. * Strong interpersonal skills required for teamwork and interaction with people across CDC and with external partners. * Knowledge of SAS, SPSS, STATA, or other statistical software.* Proficiency in writing comprehensive statistical and analytical reports.* Excellent written and oral communications.  * Ability to remain calm under intense stress and a fast-paced environment.  Job Highlights * Position Title: Senior Epidemiologist* Location: Remote* Position End Date: 2/5/2024* Salary: $82,000 - $94,000 plus benefits $82,000 - $94,000 a yearSpecial Notes:This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by both the CDC Foundation and the Illinois Department of Public Health, in order to best support the State of Illinois in their public health programming.This position is currently a remote position. CDC Foundation retains the right to make adjustments to this as required. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.  Relocation expenses are not included. #Salary and compensation

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