Temporary Assistant Epidemiologist

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The Task Force for Global Health is an Emory University affiliate located in Decatur, GA. Its eight programs focus on building durable public health systems that serve all people. Focus areas include neglected tropical diseases, vaccines, and health systems strengthening. The Task Force received the 2016 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize–the world's largest award of its kind–in recognition of its extraordinary contributions to alleviating human suffering.

 

At Children Without Worms (CWW), our mission is to enhance community health and development by addressing the morbidity associated with soil-transmitted helminth infections. We operate through three key pillars: first, by providing technical leadership to governments and organizations in implementing and evaluating deworming programs; second, by supporting country programs in expanding their networks and establishing links with other control programs; and third, by collaborating with other organizations and advocating for policies to strengthen deworming efforts. Through these strategic approaches, we contribute to the control of soil-transmitted helminthiasis by supporting the development and implementation of effective, evidence-informed deworming programs across the globe.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

 

• Under limited supervision, the epidemiologist would have knowledge of advanced statistical methods to analyze, develop, implement, and promote new and creative strategies and solutions to address public health issues and challenges in a clinical research environment.
• Designs, manages, and evaluates large, state-level (group-randomized) controlled trial.
• Thoroughly understands and executes study protocols and procedures to ensure accurate and consistent collection of data.
• Provides technical expertise and advice on study design and data analysis using a variety of statistical methods.
• May provide assistance with interpretation of statistical analysis for peer review.
• Contributes to grant proposals, protocols, data analysis plans and management, reports, manuscripts, and presentation of study findings.
• May participate in peer-reviewed manuscript authorship and occasional travel to scientific conferences.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• A master's degree in public health (epidemiology) or related research intensive field from an accredited school.
• At least one year of related experience, which could be classified as fellowships, research assistantships, or part-time research activities, is preferred.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the guidance of the Program Director, the Assistant Epidemiologist will provide technical assistance to program partners in collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and disseminating evidence to guide soil-transmitted helminthiasis control programs.
• Collaborate with partners and staff to provide support across survey phases, primarily assisting country partners in developing protocols and analysis plans, monitoring surveys, maintaining documentation, and analyzing survey results using R.
• The Assistant Epidemiologist will aid in generating reports and presentations to facilitate the dissemination of results and support country partners in drafting and submitting manuscripts to scientific journals.
• The role may involve international travel to support field operations.
• Other responsibilities will include contributing to writing efforts such as grant proposals and donor reports and producing reports, and presentations for both external partners and internal use.
• The Assistant Epidemiologist will collaborate with other groups and organizations involved in related programs.
• In addition, they will contribute to developing meeting agendas, reviewing budgets, and ensuring compliance and proper documentation for donor, organization, and program requirements.
• The Assistant Epidemiologist may be asked to perform related program area responsibilities as required.
• This position is currently funded through December 20, 2024.
• Responsibilities include: Collaborating with partners to support all aspects of survey design, implementation, analysis, and dissemination of results. Responding to ad hoc requests for reports, presentations, or materials supporting the program. 

 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITY:

 

• Participate fully as a member of the Task Force for Global Health by contributing to, assisting, and participating in projects, activities, and initiatives as requested by management.

 

TRAVEL:

 

• International travel may be required (<15%)

 

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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