Epidemiologist

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment seeks an Epidemiologist to provide epidemiological and evaluation support for various public health programs, including the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) units and the Health Integration and Promotion program. The role involves data compilation, analysis, and reporting on topics such as food benefits utilization and community health initiatives. This is a full-time position based in Kansas with available benefits.
Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: July 9, 2026

Required documents uploaded by: July 9, 2026

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.

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

About The Position

Who can apply: Anyone (External). 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:

Annual Pay Range: $58,656 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 (K0247628)

Provide epidemiological and evaluation support to the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) units within the Bureau of Public Health Services. Specifically, provide local agency workforce and caseload data to the Fiscal Operations Unit, and create local agency level salary, caseload, and participation comparisons.Compile and provide data on food benefits utilization to the Food Operations Unit, including reports on food deserts, food costs and purchases, staffing, and participation in state versus federal service programs. Compile reports and data on client characteristics, breastfeeding, and staffing for the Nutrition and Client Services Unit, including information on benefits redemption, appointments, education, caseloads, and client demographics and health.

Provide epidemiological and evaluation support to the Health Integration and Promotion program (HIP) within the Bureau of Health Promotion, specifically supporting Community Health Worker activities for the Rural Health Transformation initiative.Supports assessment and monitoring of program activities to identify and address problems and for priority setting, planning and policy development. Assists with developing frameworks, methodologies, and tools for standardized data. Develop and conduct epidemiological studies for program planning or to address important and practical public health problems. Conducts advanced descriptive and comprehensive analyses of primary and secondary epidemiological data, Interprets, and prepares reports to address state- and local-specific knowledge-based gaps and trend information for use in policy and program development. Produces issue- and population-specific fact sheets, briefs, and other reports that are disseminated to provider associations, elected officials, and community organizations.

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

Provide epidemiological and evaluation support to the Re-Engagement to Care and Outreach for Persons with HIV in Rural Communities (REACH) Rural Re-Engagement and Care using CHWs for Persons with HIV program within the Health Integration and Promotion program (HIP) in the Bureau of Health Promotion.Evaluates the effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of personal health and population-based services. Compile CHW tracking data for reporting.Support compilation and reporting of data collected as a part of HIV care services facilitated by program CHWs.

Qualifications

Education:High School, GED 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: MPH/MS degree + entry level knowledge of epidemiology Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Proofreading, editing, attention to detail Scientific report writing, epidemiologic data analysis Fluency in analysis of health risk surveillance data Knowledge of program evaluation methodologies and data analysis Ability to derive concepts of causality or epidemiologic association from data Ability to plan and conduct epidemiologic/survey projects Knowledge of public health law and regulation principles Experience with clinical, translational, health services research Ability to develop proposals for program interventions Preferred Qualifications: MPH/MS in Epidemiology Epidemiology or related field Fluency in using SAS or R, experience with EHRs Epidemiology experience in state health agency Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questio n
Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Kyle Sanders

Email: Kylesanders@ks.gov

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

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Office of Personnel Services

Landon State Office Building

900 SW Jackson, Rm 401

Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

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