Epidemiologist

• Work with drug overdose surveillance and prevention teams at OD2A-funded health departments to support surveillance activities, and implementation and evaluation of prevention programs
• Conduct literature reviews on drug overdose-related topics and develop summary and state-specific fact sheets and/or data visualizations based on nonfatal and fatal drug overdose data
• Develop manuscripts, surveillance reports, evaluation reports, and/or data briefs, and conduct qualitative studies on the experiences of navigators and their clients
• Provide training, technical assistance, and consultative services regarding epidemiology and disease control, and develop policies and procedures for new and existing disease control programs

This role supports the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program by conducting surveillance and epidemiologic activities to analyze drug overdose patterns, implement prevention efforts, and disseminate results to local communities, ultimately helping to reduce drug overdose fatalities and improve public health outcomes.

• Master’s degree required (preferably in public health, epidemiology, health research, or a health-related field)
• Prior experience leading analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data, conducting qualitative interviews, and coding data in qualitative data management software
• Proficient in at least one statistical analysis software program and Microsoft Office Suite, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Nvivo, Teams, and Zoom
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and in virtual environments with remote partners

Salary: $65,000 - $68,000 annually. Relocation expenses are not included. The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment and complies with all applicable employment laws, including non-discrimination policies.

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by mobilizing philanthropic and private-sector resources to support CDC's health protection mission, managing programs addressing various health threats from chronic and infectious diseases to emergency responses globally.