Texas Department of State Health Services
El Paso, TX, USA
Epidemiologist I
Position conducts operational activities in epidemiology and public health to include conducting epidemiologic investigations of individual cases and clusters of infectious disease. Collects and analyzes epidemiologic data in Public Health Region (PHR) 9/10 to detect trends, outbreaks, unusual occurrences, and other possible adverse public health events related to infectious disease. Provides training in surveillance, disease reporting, infectious disease, epidemiology, data analysis and public health preparedness. Consults with local health departments and health care providers regarding disease reporting and surveillance, reporting laws, and prevention and control measures. Develops and maintains technical reports, spreadsheets, databases, and educational material to educate the public and regional stakeholders in infectious disease initiatives and epidemiological methods. Develops and implements plans and strategies to improve timeliness and completeness of...