Epidemiologist

PPH-Domestic-Core-TB

Full Time

86478BR

Job Summary

Please note:This position is based in Richmond, CA and offers a hybrid work environment including both remote and office centered work. The standard for hybrid work is a minimum of two days per week in-person and up to three teleworking days per week. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department's operational business needs and subject to change at any time consistent with the CDPH Telework Program.

Starting salary range is $90,700-$94,000.
As a core member of California's Tuberculosis (TB) Control Branch Surveillance and Epidemiology Section, the incumbent will contribute to efforts to prevent and mitigate the impact of TB, providing support for TB surveillance activities and epidemiologic projects necessary to inform statewide TB control activities and policy options. TB, which is the leading infectious disease killer globally, is a serious public health concern locally as well as having one of the most startling health inequities in California today.
The incumbent works as part of several teams that include epidemiologists, clinicians, program managers and others at the local, state, and federal levels. Under the direction of a senior epidemiologist and other Branch leadership, the incumbent will lead epidemiologic analyses by conceiving projects, executing analyses, presenting findings, and drafting reports and manuscripts. The incumbent will develop, produce, disseminate, and maintain summary data products (e.g., reports, dashboards) for a wide variety of audiences. They may manage large datasets, including creating base code for cleaning and analyzing. The incumbent will provide assistance to other epidemiologic projects and serve as an epidemiology liaison to local health jurisdictions in California.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS) is dedicated to improving health and reducing the burden of disease in the world's most vulnerable populations. It integrates UCSF expertise in all of the health, social, and biological sciences, and focuses that expertise on pressing issues in global health. IGHS works with partners in countries throughout the world to achieve these aims. IGHS seeks to improve health worldwide, especially in developing countries, through research that informs policy. IGHS is committed to ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment as we work towards becoming an anti-racist organization. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. Please see our statement on anti-racism here: https://globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/statement-structural-racism.

One of IGHS's many partners is the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The CDPH mission is to advance the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities. This position will be part of a team focused the prevention and control of tuberculosis in California, reducing health disparities in populations most impacted by TB, and providing leadership and resources to support California's 61 local health jurisdictions.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, or closely related field
• Minium 3+ years directly relevant experience.
• Minimum two years of experience in epidemiology, biostatistics, and public health.
• Thorough knowledge of research function.
• Thorough skills associated with statistical analysis. Fluency in SAS, R, or relevant language.
• Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing.
• Skills in project management.
• Research skills at a level to evaluate alternate solutions and develop recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills in data visualization using standard tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, RShiny, etc.
• Experience using SQL
• Experience working with large datasets, especially healthcare claims or laboratory reporting data
• Experience working in a state or local health department
• Knowledge and experience with tuberculosis
• Experience with public health surveillance data

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

006257 RSCH DATA ANL 3

Job Category

Professional (Non-Clinical), Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Richmond, CA

Work Style

Flexible

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday; 8 am - 5 pm