Child Death Review Epidemiologist (EPI2) – DOH6941

describe the health status, health care, behaviors, services, and other pertinent issues related to health. 

Under supervision of the Surveillance Unit supervisor, this Epidemiologist 2 position:

• Provides program evaluation.
• Provides epidemiologic assessment, surveillance, and analytic (quantitative and qualitative) leadership oversight, and support to the Child Death Review program.
• Provides Pediatric Mental Health Care Access evaluation.
• Provide WiseWoman grant evaluation.
• Provides technical assistance to the Breast, Cervical, and Colon Health Program, and other statistical analysis projects related to maternal, child, and reproductive health.  
• Works with the lead Surveillance Unit Supervisor to implement state and community level assessment and evaluation plans. 
• Provides technical assistance to communities, contract managers, and related state level programs as needed. 
• Contributes to the general assessment and evaluation capacity within the Department of Health (DOH).

The duty station for this position is Tumwater, WA. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is currently expected. When approved to return, the incumbent is expected to report to the duty station for work activities. An alternative work schedule may be considered upon request and supervisor approval. Telework – once returned to the duty station for work activities, may be considered upon request with supervisory approval.  It is anticipated that the incumbent would be expected to report to the Tumwater duty station for work activities 1-2 days a month.  Some occasional travel within Washington State is expected for meetings, trainings, and site visits.

About the Division of Prevention & Community Health

The Division of Prevention & Community Health (PCH) contributes to the Department of Health's vision by collaborating with partners and stakeholders to enhance the health of individuals, families, and communities, and to eliminate health inequities. We work to prevent disease, and promote healthy start, healthy choices, and access to services. Over 360 PCH employees support public health activities across the state.

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