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Epidemiologist (Hourly)
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental
Disabilities
Office of Suicide Prevention |
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Description |
The Department
of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)
is a new agency that was commissioned on July 1, 2009. Formerly known
as the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Mental Health,
Developmental Disabilities, and Addictive Diseases. The new agency
will continue to provide these services to the citizens of Georgia
- but with a different organizational/operational structure.
The Georgia Department
of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, (DBHDD),
is seeking qualified candidates for the position of
Epidemiologist (Hourly Position) for
the Office of Suicide Prevention Program. |
| Under general
supervision for the Suicide Prevention Program of the Department of
Behavioral Health will work independently to plan, develop, and conduct
epidemiologic surveillance relating to suicide, suicide attempts,
and suicide prevention. Collects, analyzes, and interprets statistical
data and prepares epidemiologic reports relating to suicide, suicide
attempts and suicide prevention in Georgia. Provides training and
consultation relating to epidemiology and surveillance relating to
suicide prevention. |
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Qualifications |
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Completion
of a Masters Degree in Public Health, Allied Health or Biological
Sciences AND two years of experience performing
epidemiologic work.
OR
Completion of a Bachelors Degree in Public Health, Allied Health
or Biological Sciences AND three years of experience
performing epidemiologic work.
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| Preferred
Qualifications |
| Preference will
be given to candidates, who in addition to meeting the qualifications
listed above, possess the following: |
- Experience working with behavioral health statistical data
- Experience working with statistical data relating to suicide
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Benefits |
This is a hourly
position and will be paid $25.00 an hour. The incumbent will average
between 20-25 hours per week.
Note: There are no benefits associated with this position.
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Employment Information |
| This position
is located in downtown Atlanta. |
| A sprawling metropolis
of over four million people today, metro Atlanta
has the vibrancy of the world’s great urban centers combined
with the Southern charm of small town centers such as Roswell and
Decatur. Here you’ll find historic sites from the Civil War
through the Civil Rights era, as well as world-class shopping, entertainment,
and nightlife. |
| We're located
across from Underground
Atlanta. Affordable parking is nearby as well as direct access
to MARTA's rail and bus system.
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| Come to Georgia’s
capital city and experience first-hand our historic charm and hospitality.
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Applying for this job |
| Please email your
cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word format
to: mhddad@dhrjobs.com |
To ensure proper
routing/handling of your credentials, copy/paste or
type the following title in the subject line of your
email: DBHDD/Epidemiologist (Hourly)
Candidates for this position may be subject to employment drug testing
and criminal background check.
The Georgia Department of Human Resources provides services to ensure
the health and welfare of Georgians. As an employee of DHR, in the
event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and
condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities
of the department. |
| DHR
is an Equal Opportunity Employer |
