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Senior Applied Epidemiologist Support Services

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The Indian Health Service is seeking Senior Applied Epidemiologist Support Services to provide full-time equivalent capacity and technical expertise. This effort is designed to address critical gaps in surveillance and epidemiology activities while supporting the statutory mandate for Tribal Epidemiology Centers. Classified under NAICS code 541715, this requirement is currently listed as a forecast. The program is managed by Uzo Chukwuma, with Hillary Marshall serving as the Contracting Officer.

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Indian Health Service seeks Senior Applied Epidemiologist Support Services for Tribal Epidemiology Centers.

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Indian Health ServiceView Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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USA

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AgencyIndian Health Service

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Indian Health Service

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Uzo Chukwuma

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Hillary MarshallContracting Officer

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Provides the sole, full-time FTE capacity to address critical gaps in surveillance and epidemiology activities and provides the critical technical expertise necessary to meet the statutory mandate support the Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs).

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