Public Health Informatician (Epi3) Doh7776

Salary: $7,184.00 - $9,668.00 Monthly
Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Remote Optional
Job Number: DOH7776
Department: Dept. of Health
Division: Prevention and Community Health (PCH)
Opening Date: 11/20/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
This announcement is for a Full-time, Permanent, Non-Supervisory Epidemiologist 3 position.
Open until filled, initial application review on December 11, 2023.
The Opportunity
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) invites applications for an Epidemiologist 3 opening within our Prevention and Community Health Division (PCH). The Public Health Informatician (EPI3) position offers an exciting opportunity to lead transformative Public Health informatics initiatives and improve health outcomes across Washington State.
About the Role
Based in the Office of the Assistant Secretary (OAS) in the PCH Division, the Public Health Informatician will provide expert Public Health informatics knowledge and leadership, liaising with internal and external partners, and supporting division-wide informatics and data initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Public Health Informatics Leadership

• Offer advanced-level Public Health informatics knowledge, focusing on health information exchange, data management, analysis, and reporting.
• Liaise with the DOH Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT) and Center for Data Science (OHS) for awareness of state and federal regulations impacting Public Health data.
• Collaborate on strategic planning for informatics and Public Health information system innovation.
• Contribute to the development of multi-use analytic data repositories and self-service analytics tools for Public Health scientists.
• Provide expert training and consultative support on Public Health informatics systems.

System Design and Improvement

• Lead the design, development, and improvement of Public Health information systems.
• Coordinate with PCH staff and external partners on data exchange and system development.
• Oversee the documentation and management of information system development processes.

Data Quality and Workflow Improvement

• Enhance data quality and workflows, including data mining, extraction, and transformation.
• Develop and design data products and workflows using advanced technologies and programming languages JavaScript, MS-SQL, R, Python, or SAS.

Knowledge Dissemination

• Share findings and processes through presentations, reports, and data-sharing platforms.
• Engage in teaching and training health professionals and provide insights to a variety of audiences.

About the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
At DOH, we safeguard Public Health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health.
Benefits and Lifestyle
We prioritize your work-life balance and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages nationwide, tailored to support your lifestyle. Discover more about "Why DOH" by visiting Work@Health.
Work Location and Flexibility
Hybrid or Fully Remote, Duty Station in Tumwater, WA: Offering the flexibility to work remotely full-time or opt for a hybrid schedule. Our Tumwater office provides modern workspaces for those who prefer occasional in-person collaboration, with no mandatory on-site requirements. Tailor your work environment to suit your professional needs.
The Ideal Candidate:
Is a subject matter expert in Public Health informatics providing a high-level of technical expertise. Serve as consultant to executive management developing/analyzing policies, and procedures to health data system solutions, implementing long-range strategic plans, formulating goals and objectives. Incumbent leads medium to large complex projects or studies, providing counsel and assisting in the implementation of a variety of complex processes involving informatics or data science, and are responsible for communication, and stakeholder engagement for assigned projects.
Required Qualifications
We value all experience, whether it's paid or unpaid. What's important is that you showcase your relevant journey in your cover letter, resume, or applicant profile.

• Option 1: Bachelor's or higher degree in Health Informatics, Public Health, Computer Science, or closely related field; AND six (6) years of professional experience in a healthcare or Public Health setting with health informatics responsibilities that include conducting and/or supporting informatics projects including scientific investigations information architecture management and implementing data and information standards.

OR

• Option 2: Master's degree or higher in Health Informatics, Public Health, Computer Science, or closely related field; AND four (4) years of professional experience in a healthcare or Public Health setting with health informatics responsibilities that include conducting and/or supporting informatics projects including scientific investigations information architecture management and implementing data and information standards.

OR

• Option 3: Doctoral-level degree such as PhD of Informatics, Doctor of Public Health (Dr.PH.), Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.), Ph.D. Management Information Systems and Technology, Ph.D Computer Science or closely related field AND two (2) years of experience doing senior-level Public Health informatics work.

OR

• Option 4: Eight (8) years of professional experience in a healthcare or Public Health setting with health informatics responsibilities that include conducting and/or supporting informatics projects including scientific investigations and senior-level Public Health informatics work.

AND
Professional Experience must include the following:

• Experience with Public Health systems, disease surveillance, healthcare informatics/surveillance systems and epidemiologic practices.
• Experience implementing strategies for achieving effective data acquisition, management, quality, storage, use, and application to address clinical care and population health needs.
• Experience with data communications security and privacy techniques; legal and ethical issues regarding confidentiality and use of individually identifiable Public Health and medical record data.

Desired Qualifications (A plus if you have any of the following)

• Additional years of professional experience in Public Health practice or in a healthcare setting, with health informatics or program responsibilities that include conducting and/or supporting informatics projects including scientific investigations, information architecture management, complex data cleaning and analysis projects, and implementing data and information standards.

Demonstrated experience with:

• Maintenance and enhancement of a Public Health information system
• Working with the Rhapsody integration engine
• Health Level 7 (HL7) standards such as ELR, v2, eICR, CCD, etc.
• Relational database management including writing Structured Query Language (SQL) queries.
• Computer programming and statistical analysis languages such as Python, JavaScript, SAS, and R.

Knowledge of:

• Public health, disease surveillance, healthcare informatics/surveillance systems and epidemiologic practices
• Health information vocabularies and data standards (e.g. HL7, ICD, LOINC and SNOMED codes)
• Data modeling and the design of data systems
• Information technology project management practices including Agile.
• Business and/or technical requirement documentation for information system development and enhancement.
• Electronic health records (EHRs)

Skills and abilities to:

• Perform statistical analyses, data cleaning, data wrangling, and similar tasks using R or SAS.
• Provide technical assistance to achieve statewide program goals and objectives, health information exchange, data linking and system integration.
• Engage with diverse audiences and community partners to assess information needs; and collaborate across agencies and programs to meet shared goals.
• Develop instruments and methodologies for an integrated Public Health surveillance system such as aberration detection algorithms, data mining programs, and for matching and duplication of individual records when integrating different databases.
• Leverage visualization and BI reporting tools such as Power BI.

Application Information
Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:

• A cover letter (without personal pictures) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
• A current resume (without personal pictures)
• Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section, which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led.
• Attachments: Do not attach any documents that include photos, letters of recommendation, or private information (transcripts, social security number, year of birth, etc.).

Veterans: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.
DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran's status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.
Representation: This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Questions and Accommodations:
If you have questions, need alternative formats or other assistance please contact April Gilreath at or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1. For general DOH recruitment questions, email the Talent Acquisition Team at . Deaf or hard of hearing contact Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1; individuals outside of Washington State contact Washington Relay Service at 1-800-833-6874.
Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues.
Conditions of Employment:
With or without accommodation, I am willing and able to:

• Work a full-time 40-hour work week Schedule (Note: Flexible work schedule requests will be considered pending supervisor approval.)
• Willing to occasionally adjust my work-schedule to meet business needs.
• Perform my work remotely at home or in-person at the DOH site location designated for this position.
• Occasionally travel within the state of Washington.
• Legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle OR provide alternative transportation while on state business.
• Participate in emergency response exercises and emergency events/high-priority assignments as assigned.

Supplemental Information
This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in-full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.
Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
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