Epidemiologist – Job Description (JD)

Job Title

Epidemiologist

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Epidemiologist to investigate the causes, distribution, and control of diseases and health-related conditions in populations. The ideal candidate will collect and analyze health data, conduct research, identify disease trends, and support public health initiatives to prevent outbreaks and improve community health.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and conduct epidemiological studies and research.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret health and disease surveillance data.
• Monitor disease outbreaks and investigate public health incidents.
• Develop strategies for disease prevention and control.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, laboratories, and public health agencies.
• Prepare technical reports, research papers, and public health recommendations.
• Evaluate public health programs and interventions.
• Use statistical methods to identify health trends and risk factors.
• Ensure compliance with public health regulations and ethical standards.
• Present findings to stakeholders, policymakers, and healthcare professionals.

Required Skills

Epidemiology & Public Health

• Epidemiological study design
• Disease surveillance
• Outbreak investigation
• Infectious disease epidemiology
• Chronic disease epidemiology
• Public health surveillance
• Biostatistics
• Health risk assessment
• Health promotion and disease prevention

Data Analysis

• Statistical analysis
• Data visualization
• Data interpretation
• Predictive modeling
• Trend analysis

Software & Tools

• R
• SAS
• SPSS
• Stata
• Python
• SQL
• Microsoft Excel
• Tableau or Power BI
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Research

• Clinical research
• Literature review
• Research methodology
• Scientific writing
• Survey design
• Data quality assurance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health (MPH), Biostatistics, or a related field.
• Ph.D. in Epidemiology or Public Health is preferred for senior research positions.
• 2–8+ years of experience in epidemiology, public health, or clinical research.
• Experience working with hospitals, government agencies, research institutions, or NGOs.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified in Public Health (CPH)
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Clinical Research certifications (preferred)

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving abilities
• Team collaboration
• Time management
• Ethical decision-making

Nice to Have

• Experience with pandemic preparedness and response
• Knowledge of vaccine research and surveillance
• Experience with health informatics
• Machine learning for healthcare analytics
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR)
• GIS mapping for disease surveillance

Typical Projects

• Monitor infectious disease outbreaks.
• Analyze the spread of communicable diseases.
• Evaluate vaccination programs.
• Conduct population health studies.
• Assess environmental and occupational health risks.
• Develop disease prevention strategies.
• Analyze healthcare utilization and health outcomes.