Senior Epidemiologist

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.9 billion and launched more than 1,300 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 90 countries last year. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.  

Position Highlights

Location: This position is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement for U.S. based candidates. Up to 40% international travel required.

Salary Range: $105,000-$135,000, plus benefits

Position Type: Grant funded, limited-term opportunity contingent upon funding

Position End Date: June 30, 2027

Overview

The CDC Foundation seeks a full-time Senior Epidemiologist to lead epidemiologic and surveillance activities to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in Tanzania. The Senior Epidemiologist will work closely with the Senior Advisor and others to conduct assessments to determine baseline and changes in the availability, access and quality of maternal health services in Tanzania. The Senior Epidemiologist will oversee the work of technical team members and field activities in Tanzania as well as serve as an advisor on monitoring and evaluation design, methods and analysis. The Senior Epidemiologist position is an interdisciplinary role that brings together strong technical and analytical skills, with knowledge of public health. The combined skills and experience are essential to ensure the strategic objectives of the project are met.

Responsibilities

· Serves as a recognized expert in maternal health program evaluation with responsibility for developing policy and objectives, monitoring programs and initiating requirements for research studies.

· Serves as an advisor for the planning, design, implementation and analysis of scientific studies

· Leads technical team members in various aspects of the study design process and other study support duties including analyzing and reporting of data and data dissemination.

· Analyzes study implementation procedures for improvement. Provides advice and assistance in evaluating the methodology of past and proposed studies conducted within the program and assists subject-matter experts in the design of studies sponsored by the program.

· Lead data analysis to improve understanding of and prevention opportunities for addressing maternal and neonatal health in low-resource settings.

· Reviews literature to maintain current knowledge about measuring and evaluating maternal health capacity and performance at each level of the health system.

· Prepares scientific articles and technical reports for publication in national and international public health journals. Conducts presentations to other technical staff, donors, international Ministries of Health and other internal and external stakeholders.

· Lead field activities to conduct data collection at health facilities in low-resource settings such as Tanzania.

· Provide thought leadership to emerging national approaches to understand contributors to

disparate maternal and neonatal health outcomes among populations.

· Lead and participate in project-related meetings and calls.

· Lead and participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

· Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a background in epidemiology, biostatistics or closely related disciplines is required. PhD with concentration in epidemiology or biostatistics or a closely related discipline is preferred.

· Minimum of 10 years of public health and related professional experience required with direct experience in data analysis or 5 years of experience with a PhD required.

· Advanced proficiency in data management and analysis using SAS or other statistical software

· Experience in the design and execution of epidemiologic research, including advanced statistical analysis and in publishing research results.

· Demonstrates a high degree of initiative and flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, able to communicate effectively in a positive and professional manner and able to prioritize activities when under tight deadlines.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing, writing and editing complex documents such as detailed reports and peer-reviewed articles.

· Sound judgment and maturity exemplified by consistent professionalism in dealing with individuals at all levels both internally and externally.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.