Posting Date
10/20/26
Application Deadline
10/26/26
Pay Range
$205,000 - $325,000 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Public Health
About the Position
As a Medical Epidemiologist, you will support the Chief Medical Officer in providing medical and technical guidance regarding the surveillance, investigation, and outbreak response of communicable and other diseases in Maricopa County. This includes the systematic surveillance of disease, outbreak detection and response, and implementation of strategies for minimizing disease impact on residents. You will support community healthcare providers in ensuring appropriate management of these diseases and support the education of healthcare providers and those in training regarding diseases of public health importance. This position also supports the Executive and Chief Medical Officer in responding to media requests and providing clear and accurate public health messaging to healthcare providers and the community.
We Require
- Doctoral degree from an accredited and approved school of medicine or osteopathic medicine
- Completion of an approved U.S. Residency or Fellowship training program
- A valid, unrestricted license to practice allopathic or osteopathic medicine in the State of Arizona, or the eligibility to obtain upon hire
We Also Value
- Post-residency experience in clinical or medical epidemiology, practicing at a federal, state, or local health department or other public clinical setting, such as a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center or Veterans Affairs healthcare setting
- Completion of the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) program
Job Contributions
- Provide medical, epidemiological, and infection control guidance to support communicable disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, case definitions, and disease prevention strategies
- Ensure disease surveillance, reporting, and investigation practices align with CDC, CSTE, state, and federal regulations, and applicable public health standards
- Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer to develop, implement, and maintain medical policies, clinical procedures, and public health guidance consistent with current recommendations and best practices
- Provide expert consultation to healthcare providers, community partners, and the public on communicable and non-communicable diseases, immunizations, infection prevention, and other public health concerns. Interpret epidemiological data to support informed decision-making
- Supervise and mentor healthcare professionals and fellows in training. Develop and deliver educational presentations and training for public health staff, healthcare providers, and community partners
- Participate in rotating physician on-call coverage during nights, weekends, and holidays, providing timely medical consultation and infection control guidance for urgent public health concerns
- Prescribe post-exposure prophylaxis, immunizations, and other appropriate medical interventions under established standing orders or authorized prescribing authority
- Serve as a medical spokesperson, provide technical expertise to government agencies and the media, and support medical consultation and communications during public health emergencies and other significant incidents.
Working Conditions
- Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
- Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, and requires walking/standing to a significant degree.
- Valid Arizona driver’s license is required upon hire
- 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
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