The Epidemiology Program Manager performs advanced epidemiology work and serves as Manager for the regional Epidemiology team. Provides leadership in initiating, planning, developing, conducting and directing advanced epidemiologic projects, including emergency preparedness and response activities. Provides direction in the collection, management, analysis, evaluation and reporting of communicable and chronic disease data. Leads a team of epidemiologists that respond to food-borne, respiratory, vaccine-preventable, emerging infectious, environmental and occupational health conditions. Serves in leadership roles for the Regional Epidemiology and Regional Health and Medical Operations Center teams. Provides expertise in epidemiologic investigations including disaster-related surveillance and shelter surveillance. Implements procedures related to the surveillance, prevention and control of public health conditions. Works with regional programs to provide epidemiologic insight and assistance, and to coordinate regional epidemiologic data collection, surveillance, data analysis, investigation, disease control and reporting initiatives. Serves as a subject matter expert and resource to epidemiology program staff, other regional program staff, local health departments, providers, and other public health partners. 

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The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is a component of the Texas Health and Human Services system. We provide a wide range of benefits and services to help millions of people across the state of Texas. DSHS is committed to hiring a skilled and dedicated public health workforce who will help us pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas. At DSHS, you'll do more than find a job. You'll make a real difference in the lives and health of Texans, while growing in a rewarding career.

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