Job/Position DescriptionThe HIV/STD/HCV Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit Senior Epidemiologist reports to the HIV/STD/HCV Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit Director and serves as the subject matter expert in advanced analytics and epidemiological study methods on populations impacted by HIV, STDs and Hepatitis C (HCV), requiring specialized knowledge of HIV/STD/HCV surveillance, specific health behaviors related to HIV/STD/HCV transmission, and geospatial analysis. The Senior Epidemiologist performs highly advanced (senior-level) work providing direction and guidance on day-to-day operations and planning for the Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit. Provides leadership and direction that fosters teamwork, harmony, professional collaboration, and partnership. Oversees the establishment of Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit staff goals and objectives, initiates, plans, designs and conducts advanced epidemiological research, evaluating populations and their risk factors for HIV, STDs, and HCV using data from the TB/HIV/STD and HCV reporting systems and other large data sets in the Section. Performs routine oversight activities on advanced analytics and the processing of HIV/STD/HCV data to ensure data quality, integrity, and completeness. Develops, establishes, and implements data standards. Directs and conducts advanced quantitative and qualitative epidemiological studies to identify factors for health conditions and behaviors in populations impacted by HIV, STDs and HCV to prevent and control public health problems. Coordinates the collaboration and/or preparation of scientific manuscripts, maps, public health reports, and presentations. Initiative, creativity, and advanced technical and methodological skills are important qualities to successfully occupy this position. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.EJF 1. (35%) Serves as the senior epidemiologist in HIV/STD/HCV with minimal oversight and extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment within the HIV/STD/HCV Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit. Reviews, edits, and critiques reports, presentations, fact sheets, and special publications prepared by Unit staff while ensuring sound study design, data analyses, and interpretation. Oversees and coordinates the preparation of special and annual reports. Prepares reports, articles, white papers, briefings, and presentations etc. based on results for management, internal/external stakeholders, or appropriate scientific meetings. Provides HIV/STD/HCV data to the local health departments, general public, news media, and other consumers of data. Develops, establishes, and implements standardized protocols for the careful examination of received data for obvious errors and discrepancies. Releases prepared data as specified in DUAs/MOUs.EJF 2. (30%) Directs, initiates, and conducts advanced epidemiological studies, provides research consultation and technical assistance to HIV/STD/HCV program areas regarding epidemiological methods, research/surveillance design, program evaluation assessment of public health practices, and new/innovative approaches. Develops and integrates cutting-edge epidemiological methods and innovative statistical analyses into current surveillance and research studies. Prepares scientific publications, briefings, techni https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=598745 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.