Epidemiologist Series

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking an Epidemiologist for a full-time position in Topeka. Responsibilities include leading assessments of Maternal and Child Health, developing data frameworks, and conducting epidemiological studies. The role offers flexible schedules and comprehensive benefits, with a pay range of $27.51 - $30.37 per hour or $74,990.96 annually for advanced positions. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes:May 26, 2025

Required documents uploaded by:May 26, 2025

Kansas Department of Health and Environment:

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9 . KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position.

E-Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here . For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here .

http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/

About The Position
• Who can apply: KDHE (Agency Only)
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Sponsorship:KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation:

Pay Range:
• Epidemiologist - $27.51 - $30.37 per hour
• Advanced Epidemiologist - $74,990.96 annually
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement And Deferred Compensation Programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The position (K0227143)

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has an Epidemiologist Series opening in Topeka. This position is with the Bureau of Epidemiology and Public Health Informatics but will provide epidemiological support to various programs within the Bureau of Family Health.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Serves as team leader in assessment and monitoring of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) status to identify and address problems and for priority setting, planning and policy development. Develops frameworks, methodologies, and tools for standardized MCH data. Implements population-specific accountability for MCH components of data systems. Leads the development and conduct of epidemiological studies for program planning or to address important and practical MCH public health problems. Conducts advanced descriptive and comprehensive analyses of primary and secondary epidemiological data related to MCH (e.g., PRAMS, BRFSS, YRBS, live birth, fetal death, abortion, linked live birth/infant death date, etc.), interprets, and prepares reports to address state and local specific knowledge-based gaps and trend information for use in policy and program development. Mobilizes community partnerships between policymakers, health care providers, families, the public, and others to identify and solve MCH related problems. Actively promotes the use of scientific knowledge base in development, evaluation, and allocation of resources for MCH policies, services, and programs. Work with senior staff to advise public health officials on control and prevention strategies. Provide data and information concerning corrective actions or programs, and propose practices or policies on such data and information that will promote and protect public health.

Qualifications
• Education:
• Master’s of Public Health or other Master's program related to public health and epidemiology.
• Licensing & Certification:
• Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
• Minimum Qualifications:
• Epidemiologist
• Master’s of Public Health or other Master's program related to public health and epidemiology.
• Advanced Epidemiologist
• Master’s of Public Health or other Master's program related to public health and epidemiology.
• 4 years of experience in epidemiology.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• PhD in Epidemiology or related field.
• 3+ years of independent work experience as a MCH epidemiologist.
• Three or more years of independent work as an applied epidemiologist.
• work experience in a public health related organization, preferably in MCH area.
• Experience in research, scientific writing, data collection and analysis, manipulation of complex data.
• Can demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
• Experience working in a team environment successfully.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Professionalism and a good work ethic.
• Statistical software: Advanced knowledge of SAS or Stata.
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail.
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
• Certificate of training in specialty area of MCH epidemiology.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Ashley Webb

Email: Ashley.Webb@ks.gov

Mailing Address:1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612

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