JC-483618 – CalREDIE Future Disease Surveillance System Research Scientist

Overview

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by optimizing data and technology by improving collection and reporting of data through the California Reportable Disease Information Exchange (CalREDIE) program, to enhance preparedness and response for emerging public health threats. The CalREDIE system is used by state and local public health officials and healthcare providers for communicable disease reporting and surveillance.

All California Department of Public Health (CDPH) employees perform work that is of the utmost importance, where each employee is important in supporting and promoting an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness, essential to the delivery of the department’s mission. All employees are valued and should understand that their contributions and the contributions of their team members derive from different cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences, supporting innovations in public health services and programs for California.

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This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by optimizing data and technology to improve the collection and reporting of data through the California Reportable Disease Information Exchange (CalREDIE) program, enhancing preparedness and response for emerging public health threats. The CalREDIE system is used by state and local public health officials and healthcare providers for communicable disease reporting and surveillance.

Under the direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor II (RSS II), Chief of the CalREDIE Stakeholder Support Section, the Research Scientist I (RS I) (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) (EB) supports the modernization of the CalREDIE surveillance system. The RS I (EB) will assist in designing, developing and implementing an evaluation plan for the new surveillance system, as well as perform analysis and create reports on system use data. The RS I (EB) will be responsible for ongoing liaising with partner/stakeholder groups to obtain feedback on system functionality, including interoperability needs, and will create documentation to support the advancement of the modernized surveillance system based on input from users, the Surveillance System Modernization Team, and vendor(s).

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST I (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)
How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=483618

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.