Epidemiologist I Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

Epidemiologist I 
Salary $43,509.31•$59,390.21 Annually Location 25•HINDS

COUNTY, MS

Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9589-0301-20250325HS Department 0301•HEALTH BOARD Opening Date 03/26/2025 Closing Date 3/28/2025 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $43,509.31 Agency Maximum Salary $59,390.21 About the Agency The Mississippi State Department of Health’s mission is to protect and advance the health, well-being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi.

Human Resources:

(601) 576-7642 About the Position This is a time limited NS-14 position. Responsible for carrying out a range of investigative and analytical epidemiological activities related to the research, surveillance, detection, and prevention of diseases and injuries in the area of Maternal and Child Health. Will work as a team or project member, under the direction of the Director, Office of Health Data and Research, conducting routine epidemiological functions comprising surveillance, data collection, data analysis using basic epidemiological methods. Will also assistance with epidemiological investigations. What you’ll need to be Successful Works independently or as an experienced team or project member. Provide epidemiological expertise for MCH programs or more complex individual epidemiological analysis.

Special Skills:

communication skills, interpersonal skills, self-management skills, accountability, self-development, and data management skill. Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience or a Master’s Degree.

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