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Staff Epidemiologist - Public HealthNova Scotia Health Authority • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CA
Staff Epidemiologist - Public Health

Staff Epidemiologist - Public Health

Nova Scotia Health Authority • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CA
5 days ago
Salary
CA$47.51 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Surveillance and Data Solutions, the Epidemiologist leads the development of high-quality surveillance systems for the Public Health system of Nova Scotia including Health Protection, Healthy Communities and Early Years areas of focus. They provide expert advice and leadership in epidemiology and surveillance and provide statistical and epidemiological analysis of public health and population health data to support health research, decision making, planning and policy development and administration. The Epidemiologist assists in the identification and evaluation of issues that threaten the health of Nova Scotians, and advances the epidemiological and surveillance decision support, information management and knowledge translation functions for the Public Health system.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Master’s degree in Epidemiology (e.g. MSc, MPH) and 5-7 years' related experience in a Public Health setting
  • Eligible for registration with relevant health discipline/college or association, where applicable
  • Thorough understanding of population health and epidemiological principles
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Demonstrated skills in advanced research methodologies and statistical analysis
  • Demonstrated experience providing epidemiological advice to senior decision makers
  • Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills
  • Project management skills to manage multiple/conflicting deadlines and priorities
  • Advanced knowledge of statistical and analytical software (specifically R and SAS or Stata); proficiency in general word processing (Word) and the development and maintenance of spreadsheets (Excel); and familiarity with presentation software
  • Experience with data visualization tools/software such as Tableau, GIS (mapping) and Gephi (social network analysis) is considered an asset
  • Knowledge of the Public Health system in Nova Scotia
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will be screened on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Applicants will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Hours

  • Long assignment, full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
  • Approximate term of 15 months (Assignment length subject to change)

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Non-Union
Band: EPI02
Hourly Rate: $47.51 - $58.20 Hourly
Annual Salary: $92, - $,

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

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