MPHI - Michigan Public Health Institute

Title: Epidemiologist - Drug User Health & Safety Location: Remote/Virtual - Must live and work in Michigan Requisition ID 4889 Remote/Virtual - Administrative - Full-Tim Job Description: Purpose: The Drug User Health and Safety Epidemiologist works within the Supportive Alternatives to First-response & Enforcement (SAFE) Pathways Unit in advancing efforts related to drug user health and safety, along with criminal legal system diversion initiatives. This position is responsible for conducting data analysis and program evaluation aimed at dismantling structural inequities that disproportionately funnel historically marginalized and vulnerable populations into the criminal legal system. The Epidemiologist translates complex public health and criminal legal system data into actionable strategies that reduce morbidity, mortality, and criminalization among Michiganders. This position assists in the design, methodology development, analysis, and execution of epidemiological investigations related to infectious diseases associated with substance use and first response activities. The role operates at the intersection of infectious disease prevention, harm reduction, behavioral health, and the criminal legal system and will work with a variety of complex datasets, including the Michigan Disease Surveillance System, Michigan Medicaid Warehouse, Michigan Inpatient Database, and other datasets related to the criminal legal system, including arrest and incarceration data. Through cross-sector data analysis and collaboration, this position supports evidence-based approaches that improve health outcomes and reduce barriers to care for individuals impacted by substance use. Duties and Responsibilities: - Design, execute, and manage epidemiological investigations and special studies analyzing the intersections of substance use, infectious diseases, and institutional touchpoints. - Analyze complex datasets to evaluate how social determinants of health and structural barriers (e.g., housing instability, public assistance enrollment, incarceration, policing) intersect and compound the risk of spreading infectious diseases, morbidity and mortality associated with complications of substance use and criminalization. - Perform advanced statistical matching, data cleaning, and quality control across large, disparate datasets and data sources (e.g., MDSS, Michigan Medicaid Data Warehouse, HMIS, and local jail booking/arrest registries). - Monitor and evaluate key performance metrics for state opioid response efforts, specifically focusing on pre-arrest deflection, pre-trial diversion, and community-based alternatives to incarceration. - Develop and analyze tracking metrics for law enforcement training initiatives, assessing the impact of harm reduction and crisis de-escalation curricula on policing behaviors and trends, arrest rates, and connection to community-based systems of care. - Translate complex data into public-facing and partner-specific resources to disseminate results of investigations, special studies, routine surveillance, analyses of harm reduction data, interactive data dashboards, and visualizations that highlight geographic and demographic disparities. - Collaborate with cross-functional epidemiological teams across MDHHS and local jurisdictions to align unit goals with broader statewide opioid, infection disease, and health equity initiatives. - Maintain strict proficiency with Section, CDC, and HIPAA confidentiality and security guidelines regarding sensitive health and legal data. - Foster and maintain positive, strong, credible, professional, and interpersonal, and collaborative relationships with all parties relevant to MPHI/MDHHS projects and represents the best interest of MPHI/MDHHS at all times. - Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements: Education: Possession of a master&rsquo;s degree with a major in epidemiology or public health with a minimum of 8 semester (12 term) graduate-level hours in epidemiology and biostatistics courses. Experience: Two years of professional experience carrying out a variety of surveys, investigations, tests, and analyses of human disease and chronic health conditions. The candidate should have strong computer processing (e.g. Microsoft Suite, RedCap) and statistical methodology and software skills (e.g. SAS, R). Important Skills and Characteristics: - Considerable knowledge of the basic principles and methods of epidemiology, the methods used to conduct epidemiological investigations, methods used to organize and analyze large sets of health data. - Demonstrate the ability to prepare technical reports, records, and papers related to the work. - Capacity to self-initiate work to creatively identify trends in data for possible interventions. - Ability to communicate effectively with others. - Ability to analyze surveillance data and other information for the purposes of determining the need for epidemiological investigations. - Ability to organize results of studies into written form for publication, presentation, or dissemination. Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Job may require moderate physical effort including lifting materials and equipment of <25# and involves viewing a CRT or VDT screen 50% to 75% of the time. Standard office environment. Requires valid vehicle operator&rsquo;s license where needed to perform duties of the position. Frequent deadlines. In-state and out-of-state travel for related meetings. RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: No assigned responsibility. IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: As part of a team, will help ensure data quality and assist stakeholders with technical assistance. This position will also support data requests, data matching, special projects, and annual reports for other conditions of public health interest. REQUIRED COMMUNICATION: Contact Person/Group Frequency Purpose SAFE Pathways Unit Manager Daily Supervision Harm Reduction Analysts Weekly Program Coordination Section Manager Weekly Program Coordination Epidemiologists Weekly Data Coordination External Funded Contracts As needed Data Coordination &ldquo;For purposes of employment standards, this classification is &ldquo;Exempt&rdquo; from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.&rdquo; MPHI works with you to promote health for everyone. Together, we will build a world where tomorrow is healthier than today! MPHI is an EEO employer that participates with e-verify.

Title: Disease Intervention Specialist - Hepatitis C Location: Remote/Virtual - Must Live and Work in Michigan Requisition ID 4849 Remote/Virtual - Administrative - Full-Time Title: Disease Intervention Specialist &ndash; Hepatitis C $57,761.60 - $84,260.80 / Posted Thru: 5-1-26 Location: Remote/Virtual - Must Live and Work in Michigan Purpose: The Disease Intervention Specialist&rsquo;s (DIS) role consists of performing public health disease surveillance, case investigation, and linkage to care work concerning the detection and control of hepatitis C virus (HCV) and other communicable diseases. Specifically, the DIS will be responsible for interviewing patients to complete case investigation, provide health education, and link individuals to treatment and supportive services. In addition, this position is responsible for providing navigation services for HCV and other communicable diseases by working with clinical providers, local health jurisdictions, syringe service programs, and private and community-based agencies that serve high-need populations (e.g., persons who inject drugs, perinatal, and justice-involved populations). Should other emerging threats arise, the DIS will be responsible for shifting responsibilities to respond and investigate (e.g., Tuberculosis). Duties and Responsibilities: - Utilize the Michigan Disease Surveillance System, REDCap, and other records to manage case investigations and data collection. - Review and interpret communicable disease test results. - Initiate prompt communication with patients diagnosed with HCV to complete case investigations and assist with linkage to care and cure. - Educate patients and providers on HCV testing and support follow-up care. - Connect patients to medical care and supportive services to facilitate HCV testing and treatment. - Assist patients with addressing questions and concerns and provide referrals to ancillary services to bridge gaps in care. - Maintain and protect confidential and sensitive health information. - Support Michigan&rsquo;s HCV Elimination strategies and We Treat Hep C initiative. - Attend and complete DIS cross-cutting training. - Respond to infectious disease outbreaks. - Always represent the best interests of MDHHS and MPHI. - All other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements: Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in any field is required; a degree in a health-related field is preferred. Experience: Two years of professional experience are required, including one year equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service. At least one year of experience in a healthcare or health education role within a local, state, or federal health department, community-based organization, or health system is preferred but not required. Experience working with individuals living with hepatitis C is highly desired. Important Skills and Characteristics: - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Behave in an ethical and professional manner. - Timely and responsive to a fast-paced work environment. - Attention to detail and continuous learning. - Comply with the Security and Confidentiality Policies. - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Ability to prioritize work duties in which the environment has tight deadlines and competing demands. - Follows oral and written instruction and works independently without close supervision, as well as functions within a team setting. - Strong organizational skills. - Comfortable and capable of working with diverse populations. - Commitment to health equity and reducing disparities in health outcomes. Work Environment and Physical Requirements: The position will be remote. Must have reliable home internet connection. A valid vehicle operator&rsquo;s license to attend off-site meetings, conferences, and training. Viewing a CRT or VDT screen over 75% of the time. RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: No assigned responsibility. IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: As part of the Division of Emerging Infectious Diseases, the DIS&rsquo;s primary goal is to help people live longer healthier, and more productive lives by preventing disease transmission by ensuring all people who are affected or have been exposed are promptly tested, linked to care, and treated. REQUIRED COMMUNICATION Contact Person/Group Frequency Purpose Team Lead Daily Coordination Unit Manager As Needed Supervision Other DIS Staff Daily Coordination Section Manager As Needed Program Coordination For purposes of employment standards, this classification is &ldquo;Exempt&rdquo; from overtime provisions of the fair Labor Standards Act.