Epidemiology and Preparedness Program Manager

The State of Idaho is hiring an Epidemiology and Preparedness Program Manager to oversee public health programs in Idaho Falls, focusing on disease surveillance and emergency readiness. Responsibilities include managing operations, supervising staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders. The role involves planning and evaluating programs, conducting epidemiological investigations, and participating in emergency response efforts. A bachelor's degree in epidemiology or nursing is required, with preferred qualifications including a master's degree.
Eastern Idaho Public Health is seeking an experienced Epidemiology and Preparedness Program Manager to lead key public health programs focused on disease surveillance and emergency readiness. This role oversees program operations, supervises staff, ensures compliance, and collaborates with partners to support effective public health response and improve community health outcomes.

Position Overview

The Epidemiology and Preparedness Program Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the Epidemiology and Emergency Preparedness programs. This role oversees program operations, manages cross-functional teams, ensures compliance with regulations, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to advance public health goals.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead, manage, and evaluate epidemiology and emergency preparedness programs including developing and oversight of program requirements, goals, objectives, timelines, and performance metrics
• Conduct epidemiological investigations, including case interviews, data collection, and contact tracing
• Utilize strong leadership skills to motivate, develop, and retain high-performing team members
• Handle conflict resolution and employee relations issues professionally and constructively.
• Participate in budget development, monitor funding allocations, and grant reporting requirements
• Supervise and support program staff
• Collaborate with community organizations, government agencies, and healthcare providers
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal public health regulations
• Participate and contribute to data metrics to assess program effectiveness and inform decision-making
• Prepare reports, presentations, and policy recommendations
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in program delivery
• Participate in district leadership meetings and contribute to organizational planning and policy development.
• Emergency Response Role - Employees of Eastern Idaho Public Health may be requested to respond to public health emergencies in accordance with the District's Public Health Preparedness Plan.
• This position serves in a leadership role within the Incident Command System (ICS), such as Operations Section Chief or Planning Section Chief, and may be required to work extended hours, nights, or weekends during emergencies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the District Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in epidemiology or nursing
• Experience managing or coordinating public health programs or initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in epidemiology, nursing or public health with an emphasis in epidemiology
• Experience with emergency preparedness, response, or incident management frameworks (e.g., ICS/NIMS)
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Strong interview and communication skills
• Experience with government or non-profit organizations
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet project deadlines.
• Knowledge of public health policies, epidemiology, and public health strategies
SPECIALTY AREAS
• Position requires a valid driver's license.
BENEFITS:
• Eastern Idaho Public Health offers the following benefits.
• Medical/Vision/Prescription Insurance (PPO, Traditional or High Deductible Plan with or without HSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance (coverage amount of annual salary is employer paid; can purchase additional voluntary life insurance)
• Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI). (www.persi.idaho.gov)
• Paid holidays (Currently 11 per year)
• Sick leave and Vacation leave (accrues each pay period; increases with longevity)
• 401K and 457 with Roth options available
• Contribution to Social Security

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is committed to our community and lives out our vision of Healthy People in Healthy Communities. To learn more about EIPH, please visit our website at www.eiph.id.gov.

Eastern Idaho Public Health is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screening is required.

Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

NOTICE: Idaho's Public Health Districts are agencies that are authorized by the State of Idaho as independent bodies. District employees are not State of Idaho employees, rather District employees who receive benefits through the Office of Group Insurance.