Overview
Join a team dedicated to protecting communities across Washington from preventable diseases. As the Public Health Epidemiology Supervisor for the Vaccine-Preventable STI Program, you’ll lead statewide surveillance and response for conditions like hepatitis B, hepatitis D, and mpox—helping us understand, prevent, and respond to infectious disease threats.
In this leadership role, you’ll guide a small but high-impact team of public health professionals, oversee surveillance systems, and ensure data are accurate, timely, and translated into meaningful public health action. You’ll collaborate closely with local health jurisdictions, the CDC, tribal partners, and other public health programs to strengthen prevention and response efforts—especially for Washington’s most vulnerable populations.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead statewide surveillance for vaccine-preventable sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including hepatitis B, hepatitis D, and mpox—ensuring data are accurate, timely, and actionable.
Guide epidemiologic investigations to uncover trends, identify outbreaks, and support prevention and control efforts.
Oversee data analysis and reporting, turning complex information into insights for policymakers, program leaders, and community partners.
Strengthen partnerships with local health jurisdictions, tribal partners, and community organizations to improve prevention strategies and public health outreach.
Serve as a data and informatics expert, collaborating with the Washington Disease Reporting System (WDRS) team to enhance workflows and data quality.
Lead and mentor staff, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Represent Washington State in professional networks, advancing public health practice and sharing innovative approaches to vaccine-preventable STI surveillance.
About Washington Department of Health
At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health.
