Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) Epidemiologist II
Maricopa County, Phoenix, AZ, United States
Posting Date
04/24/26
Application Deadline
04/27/26
Pay Range
$68,750 - $99,000 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Public Health
About the Position
Are you ready to make a difference in the community by identifying and preventing diseases? Do you enjoy data analysis and utilizing data to make informed public health decisions? Join our team and utilize your amazing talents!
As a Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) Epidemiologist II, you will work closely with the HAI surveillance team on HAI/AR surveillance activities within the Division of Epidemiology and Informatics. In this role, you will conduct complex HAI outbreak investigations, coordinate with external partners, analyze data, direct and assist in preparing HAI reports, monitor multi-drug-resistant organism (MDRO) trends, interpret MDRO data to develop evidence-based HAI protocols, and implement HAI prevention/response strategies and control measures throughout Maricopa County.
About Us
Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH's mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on health equity and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center,Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
Two years of experience performing epidemiological or statistical analysis
Master's degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a closely related public health field
A combination of post-secondary education and/orjob-related experience may substitute for theminimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
A public health degree from an academically accredited college or university, as recognized by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
Programming experience in SAS, R, or a similar statistical software program
Experience conducting disease surveillance activities and managing analytical projects
Experience with case or outbreak investigation
Job Contributions
Uses public health surveillance systems to monitor conditions of public health concern and detect events that require additional investigation and follow-up, particularly for HAI-related cluster detection
Conducts epidemiological investigations with patients and healthcare providers to gather health information using County-supported public health surveillance systems
Recommends, implements, and supports public health interventions that contribute to the mitigation of a threat, hazard, risk, or incident, and monitors intervention effectiveness
Provides County public health guidance and education to support community members and partners
Manages datasets and monitors data quality according to MCDPH protocols
Uses statistical software, such as SAS or R, to analyze public health data and produces summary reports with descriptive statistics and trend data for surveillance purposes
Fulfills basic data requests and produces epidemiological reports for internal and external stakeholders
Coordinates logistics for response and prevention screenings between healthcare facilities, state partners, and public health labs
Utilizes existing MCDPH protocols and provides feedback on opportunities for process improvement
Collaborates with local, state, regional, and national-level partners to maintain and improve public health surveillance systems, data quality, and situational awareness
Exchanges health-related information and situational awareness reports with federal, state, local, and tribal levels of government and the private sector to support public health emergency preparedness capabilities
Participates in emergency preparedness exercises, contributes to enhanced surveillance activities, and responds to incidents of public health significance, as assigned
Working Conditions
Position is primarily office-based with extensive computer work using various moderately complex databases and working under stressful conditions related to death and disease
Must be able to work on-call periodically, and strict adherence to confidentiality policies is required
Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire
Position requires traveling to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding use of County or private vehicles on County business
Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time
Must be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency
Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test
Selection Procedure
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact
to initiate the interactive process.
Apply Now!
04/24/26
Application Deadline
04/27/26
Pay Range
$68,750 - $99,000 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Public Health
About the Position
Are you ready to make a difference in the community by identifying and preventing diseases? Do you enjoy data analysis and utilizing data to make informed public health decisions? Join our team and utilize your amazing talents!
As a Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) Epidemiologist II, you will work closely with the HAI surveillance team on HAI/AR surveillance activities within the Division of Epidemiology and Informatics. In this role, you will conduct complex HAI outbreak investigations, coordinate with external partners, analyze data, direct and assist in preparing HAI reports, monitor multi-drug-resistant organism (MDRO) trends, interpret MDRO data to develop evidence-based HAI protocols, and implement HAI prevention/response strategies and control measures throughout Maricopa County.
About Us
Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH's mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on health equity and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center,Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
Two years of experience performing epidemiological or statistical analysis
Master's degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a closely related public health field
A combination of post-secondary education and/orjob-related experience may substitute for theminimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
A public health degree from an academically accredited college or university, as recognized by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
Programming experience in SAS, R, or a similar statistical software program
Experience conducting disease surveillance activities and managing analytical projects
Experience with case or outbreak investigation
Job Contributions
Uses public health surveillance systems to monitor conditions of public health concern and detect events that require additional investigation and follow-up, particularly for HAI-related cluster detection
Conducts epidemiological investigations with patients and healthcare providers to gather health information using County-supported public health surveillance systems
Recommends, implements, and supports public health interventions that contribute to the mitigation of a threat, hazard, risk, or incident, and monitors intervention effectiveness
Provides County public health guidance and education to support community members and partners
Manages datasets and monitors data quality according to MCDPH protocols
Uses statistical software, such as SAS or R, to analyze public health data and produces summary reports with descriptive statistics and trend data for surveillance purposes
Fulfills basic data requests and produces epidemiological reports for internal and external stakeholders
Coordinates logistics for response and prevention screenings between healthcare facilities, state partners, and public health labs
Utilizes existing MCDPH protocols and provides feedback on opportunities for process improvement
Collaborates with local, state, regional, and national-level partners to maintain and improve public health surveillance systems, data quality, and situational awareness
Exchanges health-related information and situational awareness reports with federal, state, local, and tribal levels of government and the private sector to support public health emergency preparedness capabilities
Participates in emergency preparedness exercises, contributes to enhanced surveillance activities, and responds to incidents of public health significance, as assigned
Working Conditions
Position is primarily office-based with extensive computer work using various moderately complex databases and working under stressful conditions related to death and disease
Must be able to work on-call periodically, and strict adherence to confidentiality policies is required
Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire
Position requires traveling to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding use of County or private vehicles on County business
Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time
Must be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency
Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test
Selection Procedure
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact
to initiate the interactive process.
Apply Now!