The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Adolescent and School Health Program is recruiting for an Epidemiologist 2 to provide a lead role in planning, developing, conducting complex epidemiological studies across Adolescent and School Health (ASH) programs.
In this role, you will integrate emerging concepts in identifying underserved populations and assessing programmatic work to address health inequities and health care needs. You will plan and conduct research projects, use advanced statistical software and methods, develop and support data visualization and mapping, and take the lead in developing research tools such as surveys and questionnaires for the adolescent population and for SBHCs.
You will coordinate and review the work of ASH research analysts and operations and policy analysts, serve as a project leader, support the preparation of reports, and independently conduct technical aspects of the work. You will mentor, coach, and develop research and assessment staff within Adolescent and School Health.
Your other responsibilities will include conducting systematic reviews of ongoing research projects, preparing school-based health services assessment reports, preparing grant applications, writing scientific and research papers, presenting scientific findings at meetings and conferences, updating partner agencies and programs, and overseeing day-to-day research team operations. Your work may support work across all Adolescent Health, Screenwise & Reproductive Health (ASRH) programs.
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental, paid leave days, Pension and retirement programs, Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts; and so much more!
Minimum Qualifications
A Master’s degree in Community Public Health, Epidemiology, Research Analyst or a closely related field AND three years of epidemiological, community health, or research analysis experience of which one year must have been in a supervising, lead worker, or project leadership role;
OR
A Bachelor's degree in Community Public Health, Epidemiology, Research Analyst, or a closely related field AND four years of epidemiological, community health, or research analysis experience of which one year must have been in a supervising, lead worker, or project leadership role.
Desired Attributes
How to apply:
Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-145632
The Oregon Health Authority is at the forefront of lowering and containing costs, improving quality and increasing access to health care in order to improve the lifelong health of Oregonians. OHA is overseen by the nine-member citizen Oregon Health Policy Board working towards comprehensive health reform in our state.
Vision:
A healthy Oregon
Mission:
Ensuring all people and communities can achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnerships, prevention, and access to quality, affordable health care.