Epidemiology Program Manager

Under general supervision of the HHS Public Health Practice Administrator, this position serves as a professional epidemiologist and manager, responsible for carrying out a broad and complex range of investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities related to surveillance, detection, and prevention of diseases and injuries. In addition to technical responsibilities, this position provides supervision and oversight of Disease Control and Prevention Specialists. Works independently or as an experienced team or project member, providing epidemiologic expertise for specific programs or more complex individual epidemiologic analyses. This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt.

Essential Functions: Essential functions may vary among position and may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics.  This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

1. Conducts epidemiologic investigations used in the prevention and control of chronic diseases, injuries, and other health conditions, supporting program planning and response efforts.

2. Identifies, analyzes, and reports public health issues and trends.

3. Participates in the planning, design, and implementation of epidemiologic investigations. 

4. Designs, manages, and utilizes databases for analysis of health data to assess potential public health impact. 

5. Applies and adapts statistical and epidemiologic methods to analyze complex data and meet  project needs. 

6. Prepares reports and summaries of findings for supervisor, Administration, and Council review.

7. Provides scientific and technical consultation to internal teams, communities, and external partners. 

8. Conducts presentations to diverse audiences to communicate public health findings and recommendations.  

9. Provides consultative support on large and complex programs or projects.

10. Conducts literature reviews to support program planning, reporting, publications, and evaluation.

11. Designs and prepare analytical reports from surveillance data and literature reviews.

12. Participates in grant writing and development of funding proposals.

13. Provides supervisory oversight to Disease Control and Prevention Specialists, including assigning and prioritizing cases, monitoring workloads, reviewing work products, and ensuring timely completion of assignments.

14. Supports staff performance development through coaching, training, and evaluation while ensuring quality, accuracy, and consistency of outputs. 

15. Works collaboratively with team members to develop and maintain protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and workflows to ensure consistency and efficiency. 

16. Provides subject-matter expertise in infectious disease emergency preparedness and response.

17. Performs other job-related duties as assigned to maintain and enhance departmental operation. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of the culture, customs, traditions, history and government of the Salt River Pima- Maricopa Indian Community. 
• Knowledge of general accounting, auditing, and budgeting principles and practices. 
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices for governments (fund accounting). 
• Knowledge of the financial reporting requirements of the State and Federal programs with which the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is involved.
• Knowledge of contemporary principles and practices of epidemiology.  
• Knowledge of research methods, procedures and techniques used in identifying and evaluation disease characteristics.  
• Knowledge of medical methods and practices used in the control of a variety of diseases.  
• Knowledge of implementing and maintaining disease surveillance programs.  

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with State and Federal representatives, regulatory agencies, Tribal Officials, Community members, SRPMIC department directors and co-workers, and the public. 
• Skill in reviewing and evaluating a variety of financial and budgetary records. 
• Skill in understanding and applying complex rules, regulations, procedures, and guidelines. 
• Skill in preparing a variety of computerized financial and budgetary records and reports.
• Skill in statistical and data analysis using R software; or, if R experience is limited, proficiency in statistical packages such as SAS.
• Skill in using data management and visualization tools, including REDCap for data collection and Power BI for reporting and dashboards.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and timely records of financial transactions. 
• Ability to investigate acute and chronic conditions or other adverse outcomes in the population.  
• Ability to manage data from surveillance, investigations, or sources.  

Education & Experience: A Masters of public health in Epidemiology and three (3) years of professional experience in applied public health epidemiology; OR a Bachelor’s degree in public health or a science-related field and five (5) years in applied public health epidemiology.   

1. Ideal candidate will have experience working in a tribal community, working with the different levels of US health care system and public health system. 

• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License
• May be required to work evenings and weekends with some occasional travel.
• Employees in, and applicants applying for, jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the “Community Code of Ordinances”, Chapter 11, “Minors”, Article X. “Investigation of Persons Working With Children”.
• Ensures all patient information is kept confidential and complies with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and SRPMIC HHS policies and procedures.