State Chief Medical Epidemiologist

ABOUT THE ROLE - Serve as the State Chief Medical Epidemiologist for the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health, Community Health. - Based at the Public Health Lab in Smyrna, Delaware. - This is an exempt position outside the State of Delaware Merit System. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Specific daily duties are not detailed in the provided text. - The role generally involves directing statewide epidemiological investigations, disease surveillance, and public health medical responses. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Specific educational and experiential requirements are not listed in the provided text. - Roles of this level typically require a medical degree, specialized public health training, and significant epidemiological experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Must be available to work standard shift hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. - Must be available for some weekends and after-hours work as required by public health needs. SELECTION PROCESS - Specific evaluation and interview steps are not detailed in the provided text. HOW TO APPLY - Contact DHSS Talent Acquisition for application instructions and to request the full job description. - Phone: 302-739-5458 - Reference Recruitment Number: 071726-MUDB05-350500 EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Employment Type: Actual Vacancy - Employment Term: Regular - Agency: DHSS / Public Health / Community Health - Type of Recruitment: Exempt-Non Merit - Opening Date: 07/21/2026 - Closing Date: 01/16/2027 at 11:59 PM - Location: Public Health Lab, 30 Sunnyside Rd, Smyrna, DE 19977