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Description

Reporting to the Manager of Public Health, the Epidemiologist is responsible for a broad range of surveillance, health status, and epidemiological research projects within the NITHA Partnership regions. This position focuses on the systematic collection, analysis and interpretation of health data in the process of describing and monitoring a health event. The Epidemiologist also works in close co-operation with The Tribal Councils, Northern First Nations and provincial health authorities. Within NITHA this position works in collaboration with other Public Health Unit Staff.
The ideal candidate will be an innovative professional with the essential skills, knowledge and abilities required include the following:
A relevant Masters Degree in Public Health or Epidemiology
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
Possesses a thorough knowledge of health promotion modalities, communicable and non-communicable diseases, disease and injury prevention, in particular immunization, and their relationship to health status.
Prior experience in developing disease monitoring tools and data collection systems to define epidemiological trends in communicable and non-communicable diseases including injuries, accidents, poisonings, family violence and related events.
Experience in interpreting basic health statistics and identifying needs from those statistics.
Proficient in English; both verbal and written communication.
Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and ability to work with a wide variety of people, and can lead discussions and address public gatherings concerned with health.
Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office.
Experience working in a First Nations organization and/or ability to speak a First Nations language is an asset.
A valid drivers license.