How to Find an Epidemiology Job

Epidemiology jobs can be found at health centers.

Epidemiologist jobs entail the study of health in a population setting. An epidemiologist may be employed by a research facility, a hospital or by a university. Research epidemiologists specialize in the study of how to control or eliminate infectious diseases such as cholera, influenza, tuberculosis and SARS. Clinical epidemiologists work as consultants in hospitals and help develop the standards and guidelines for the treatment of infectious diseases. They also educate hospital staff on how to effectively control communicable diseases.

Things You'll Need

• Medical degree
• Doctorate in Epidemiology
• Licensing certificate from the Certification Board of Infectious Control and Epidemiology, Inc

Instructions

1. Apply for an epidemiological job if you at least have a master's degree or a Ph.D in biosciences with a background in the study of human genetics. You also must be licensed by the Certification Board of Infectious Control and Epidemiology, Inc (CBIC) to become a licensed physician before administering drugs. A medical degree which proves your training in the control of an infectious disease is necessary too. Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills are a requirement for an epidemiologist job. You must be well organized, self motivated and able to produce high quality scientific data, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and you should have good reasoning and observation skills.

2. Visit online websites that list epidemiological job vacancies. This field has jobs that vary from research epidemiologists, clinical epidemiologists to managers and directors of epidemiology departments and clinics. You can find job listings from organizations such as the World Health Organization, universities and public health facilities. Visit an online website that includes the emphasis where you want to work within.

3. Register with a medical placement office. Create a resume and define the market you are targeting, in this case, public health. Ensure you follow up when provided with a lead. The placement officers will review your resume and contact you with available job vacancies that match your qualifications. The office can also help you get internships if you are still a student.

4. Choose a specific field that you want to work in according to your qualifications. You can work as a genetic epidemiologist, an epidemiology consultant, a professor, or a research analyst. Provide testimonials along with your curriculum vitae and an application letter to the company you are applying to.

References

• State University: Epidemiologist Job Description, Education And Training Requirements, Salary, Employment -- Definition And Nature Of The Work
• Job Is Job United States: Clinical Epidemiology Jobs
• Epidemiology Job Board: Bulletin Board Listing Of Advanced-Level Jobs In Epidemiology, Biostatistics, And Public Health
• Iseepi: The International Society For Environmental Epidemiology