Public Health Epidemiologist

Position Summary

The Public Health Epidemiologist is responsible for the Infection Prevention and Control Program, developed to control the spread of infections and/or outbreaks. Track and monitor transmissible diseases and notify local, state and federal authorities about reportable diseases as required

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Medical Technology, Epidemiology, Clinical Laboratory Science or a related Allied Health Science field is required.

Master's degree in applicable field, such as MSN, MPH, MPA, MaED, or MS required.

If BSN/MSN - Must hold current compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina is required.

If BS in Medical Technology - Must hold current generalist/specialty certification by a nationally recognized board/agency is required.

More than 5 years of relevant experience in acute care hospital or similar

required. One year of Infection Prevention experience, preferred.

Certification in Specialty within 3 - 5 years and recertification as applicable.

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.