AddressApplications to be submitted by June 16, 2024
Compensation Grade:
Compensation Details:
Minimum: $63,887.00 - Maximum: $63,887.00 AnnuallyDepartment
(OPH) CCH - Division of EpidemiologyAbout Health Research, Inc.
Health Research, Inc. (HRI) contributes to the health and well-being of the people of New York State by complementing and enabling the strategic public health goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.
HRI provides best-in-class resource administration for stakeholders and programs related to the work and priorities of the Department of Health and its other partners. HRI does this through the provision of knowledge, expertise, funding guidance, and fiduciary oversight of sponsored program funding for public health and research programs in concert with community partnerships.
Health Research, Inc. (HRI) offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:
Health, dental and vision insurance -Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from;
Flexible benefit accounts -Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit;
Generous paid time off -Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave;
Tuition support -Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities;
Retirement Benefits -HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses;
Employee Assistance Program -Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally;
And so much more!
Job Description:
Responsibilities
The Bureau of Surveillance and Data Systems (BSDS) is responsible for the management and oversight of several DOH mission critical surveillance systems including the New York State Immunization Information System (NYSIIS) and Electronic Clinical Laboratory Reporting System (ECLRS), Communicable Disease Electronic Surveillance System (CDESS), the Electronic Syndromic Surveillance System (ESSS), and the Outbreak Management Solution (OMS). BSDS has oversight of the design, development, implementation, maintenance, enhancement, and training related to the mentioned systems, and all aspects of electronic surveillance data for over 60 reportable communicable diseases and emergency communicable disease events to ensure statewide compliance with reporting and tracking for reportable and emerging disease threats.
The Data Analyst IV (DA IV) will support the Departments syndromic surveillance data collection, review, and analysis efforts. The position will support efforts to streamline data processes, focusing on analysis of syndromic data for the fall/winter respiratory season (COVID, Influenza, and RSV). The Data Analyst IV will be a direct point of contact for the ESSS shared mailbox, analyze and review data from surveys of EDs submitting syndromic surveillance data. Finally, the DA IV will conduct data analysis evaluating syndromic surveillance data quality as well as contributing to preparing reports, abstracts, and presentations for meetings and conferences.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology or a related field and two years of experience collecting and analyzing data; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and four years of such experience; OR six years of such experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of such experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Statistics or related field and one year of experience in be data analysis, collection and review. Experience with addressing data quality issues with health data, preparing reports or analyzing data using SAS and/or SQL.
Conditions of Employment
Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting will be available.
HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.
HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.
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Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly
