State of Hawaii
Department of Health
Disease Outbreak Control Division
Disease Investigation Branch
Downtown, Oahu
Epidemiologist I
Antimicrobial Resistance
$68,544 per year, salary commensurate with training & experience
Exempt, temporary, fulltime, non-civil service appointment. The primary purpose of this position is to study the distribution and determinants of health-related states and events in particular populations as they relate to antimicrobial resistance in diseases and to apply this study to the control of health problems in this subject area. The primary purpose of this position is to spearhead antimicrobial resistance (AR) and multi-drug resistant organism (MDRO) activities within DOCD. The position will work closely with the Healthcare-Associated Infections Epidemiologist and HAI team members, including the Deputy State Epidemiologist. This position would provide technical assistance to facilities who identify carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) isolates or MDRO outbreaks, coordinate and communicate with the State Laboratories Division (SLD), and further expand antimicrobial stewardship (AS) efforts in the State. This position will also conduct epidemiological assessments.
Minimum Qualification
Education & Experience: Master's Degree in Epidemiology or health-related field for which the candidate completed and passed at least three (3) epidemiological methods courses, one of which must be an advanced level, and at least two (2) biostatistics courses requiring mastery of large datasets and analyses using a statistical software application. Each qualifying course should have fulfilled a minimum of 2 credits.
Knowledge: Principles, practices, and techniques of epidemiology analysis; principles and practices of public health and public administration, including the general organization, functions, services, and objectives of public health programs; public health and medical research methods and techniques, including analysis of risk factors; statistical analysis methodology; human and environmental biology and behavioral sciences and principles; community and medical resources; and principles of disease causation.
Abilities: Evaluate the relative importance of areas of research; critical thinking; plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the work of others; plan, conduct, and evaluate public health epidemiologic research and advise others in these activities; prepare program and budget plans; evaluate program operations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; speak and write English effectively, including effective public speaking; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports; and work under pressure and challenging or unusual conditions.
Travel may be required.
License: Valid State of Hawaii driver’s license is preferred.
Who May Apply
LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
How to Apply
Submit completed State of Hawai`i Application for Non-Civil Service Appointment with original signature, resume, and salary requirements to:
State of Hawaii
Department of Health
P.O. Box 3378
Honolulu, Hawaii 96801-3378
Attn: Recruitment & Examination
Recruitment is continuous until needs are met for position #123051.
Application packet at: health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/
Other Information
For additional information, you may contact DIB Secretary, at (808) 587-6567 or email [email protected] This is a temporary, non-civil service exempt position. Employment in such positions is considered to be “at will.”
This is a 12-month appointment, federally funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) Cooperative Agreement for the budget period beginning August 1, 2019. Non-competitive continuing applications for this position are available through the end of a five-year grant period, ending July 31, 2024.
The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and environment for all people in Hawaii. HDOH supports a diverse-multicultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels, and creates an inclusive work environment, free from discrimination.
As a condition of employment with the State of Hawai’i, all new hires must comply with the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. The COVID-19 vaccination policy can be found at the top of the DOH Internet/Job Opportunities page: https://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/
An Equal Opportunity Employer