Epidemiology Supervisor/Expert
AR Department of Health · Little Rock, AR, US, 72205 · Arkansas
- Role
- Data scientist
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $85,943 - $127,195
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Summary
The Epidemiology Supervisor/Expert is a leadership position within the Arkansas Department of Health's Division of Health Protection that oversees a team of epidemiologists and public health professionals. The role involves supervising staff, conducting epidemiological research, overseeing disease surveillance systems, investigating disease outbreaks, and managing health data analysis to identify and mitigate public health risks. The position requires advanced knowledge of epidemiology, public health practices, and data management, with responsibilities including program design, staff training, and providing evidence-based policy recommendations to state leadership and policymakers.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field plus 3 years of professional experience in epidemiology or public health research
- Strong supervisory and leadership abilities with experience managing diverse teams
- Expertise in epidemiological research methods, data analysis, and public health surveillance
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and epidemiological software (SAS, R, SPSS, Epi Info)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex epidemiological findings to diverse audiences
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced public health emergency situations
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