Network Epidemiologist
Core
Conduct case reviews, contact investigations, and data analysis to detect, investigate, and respond to tuberculosis (TB) outbreaks in residential and non-residential congregate settings.
Role type
Public Health Epidemiologist (TB specialist)
Builds
TB surveillance systems, contact investigation protocols, and data-driven public health interventions
Domain
Public Health / Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Required skills
TB case review, contact investigation, data analysis, epidemiologic assessment, data entry, public health intervention planning
Preferred skills
familiarity with healthcare system, ability to work independently and in teams
Technologies
TB surveillance and case management systems
Responsibilities
Systematically review case records to identify and assess potential TB exposures; Work with contact investigation teams to review suspected and confirmed cases; Review and enter data in the Health Department's TB surveillance system; Support TB contact investigations including identification, notification, and care coordination; Assess investigation results to determine further intervention needs; Conduct data analysis and present trends to internal audiences.
