Public health analyst job description

Job DescriptionHealthcare Staffing Professionals has an immediate need for an Part Time Public Health Research Analyst to provide services in the Los Angeles Region. The Public Health Research Analyst responsibilities will focus on conducting a landscape analysis in South LA with preliminary findings to be completed by 6/30/2021 . Their research and analysis will focus on the issues of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking, addressing size and make-up of populations impacted, barriers to accessing services and resources, gaps and service needs and identifying opportunities to incorporate gender-based violence prevention in the Trauma Prevention Initiative (TPI) community violence prevention and intervention strategies. Meetings and events will for the most part be virtual versus live and will focus more generally on understanding the needs and services for victims of DV, SV and HT that could or might not be associated with a Family Justice Center
The Contract will end on 6/30/2021


Pay Rate-

$33.00/hr, working 24 hours a week


Shifts: Variable Start Time

Employee will be working a minimum of 24 hours a week, the hours will range from
7am to 7pm



Minimum Qualifications:

 A Master’s degree in a field of public health, social sciences, psychology, social work, or equivalent, and one year post-graduate psychology, social work, or equivalent experience, and one year post-graduate research experience – OR – a Bachelor’s degree in a field of public health, social sciences, psychology, social work, or equivalent, and any combination of relevant education and/or experience totaling three years.
 A valid California driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.


Desirable Qualifications:

 Content expertise in domestic violence, sexual violence and trauma;
 Experience working with community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, community residents, and diverse stakeholders;
 Experience working with ethnically diverse Los Angeles communities;
 Ability to work independently and cooperatively within a team environment to manage multiple work tasks in a timely manner;
 Detail oriented but can also think conceptually,
 Strong organizational skills
 Ability to take the initiative and follow-through;
 Team player with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to internal and external relationship building;
 Excellent oral and written communication, ability to communicate effectively with program staff and community partners;
 Computer literate and skilled in use of MS Windows-based programs, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
 Experience in conducting thematic, content and other qualitative analysis using qualitative software;
 Experience in writing reports or publications that uses qualitative data.

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations, and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC's critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1 billion and launched more than 1,000 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of CDC-led programs in the United States and in more than 140 countries last year. Learn more at www.cdcfoundation.org.

This position is assigned to the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) COVID-19 Office of Guidance & Policy. The Public Health Analyst supports the Office of Guidance & Policy projects including developing and reviewing COVID-19 and emergency response guidance. This position employs strategic planning skills, project management skills, problem-solving skills, political acumen and communication skills to work within.

Job HighlightsPosition Title:Guidance and Policy Public Health Analyst Location: Hybrid or RemotePosition End Date: 4/28/2023 Salary: 88,000 plus benefits

ResponsibilitiesServes as a public health advisor for CDPH's Office of Guidance & PolicyDevelops guidance and acts as subject matter expert Synthesizes recommendations for documents from partners and ensures all guidance elements are in continuity with internal and external sources, as needed. Assists Office of Guidance and Policy lead to work with policy makers to ensure content is in line with existing/ upcoming science/ policies. Identifies, monitors, organizes, saves, and reviews guidance and policy content from key external sources of information. Disseminates information to key internal and external stakeholders Represents the department in dealings with local, State, Federal and private jurisdictions May be called on to assist with emergency response activities outside of normal business hours

Required QualificationsMaster's Degree in Public Health or a closely related health professional field, or a bachelor's degree and four years of specialized experience.Excellent written and verbal communication skills required, including the ability to write clear, concise reports based on relevant research and data, and the ability to give clear written and oral instructions.Ability to produce written guidance materials for the public and public health / health care communities Excellent program management and organization skills Experience developing surveys and/or assessment tools Experience coordinating and/or developing trainings and/or professional development materials Experience developing technical assistance tools and resources Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams Excellent relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders is required. This includes public and private sector partners, and those representing local, state, and federal government agencies.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPointTelework for majority (90%); potential for travel (up to 10%)

Desired QualificationsProfessional experience related to communicable disease control, health policy and/or public health partnerships Experience providing in-person and remote technical assistance to individuals, programs, or recipients Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and engaging in strategic partnerships Experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection Experience in program evaluation

Special Notes:This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by both the CDC Foundation and California Department of Public Health, in order to best support the State of California in their public health programming.

The CDC Foundation requires all employees to be fully vaccinated* for COVID-19 as a condition of employment effective November 22, 2021. All offers of employment after that date are contingent upon proof of full-vaccination status as a part of the pre-employment process.

*Fully vaccinated is defined as follows: At least two weeks have passed since receipt of the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine, or the second dose of the either the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech two-dose vaccines.

This position is currently a remote position with potential for travel. CDC Foundation retains the right to make adjustments to this as required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.
The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.

Responsibilities

Play a key role in the delivery of world-class patient care. Leverage innovative technology to advance high-quality care. Take your career in a rewarding new direction. At UCLA Health, you can do all this and more.

Under the direction of the Manager, Business Intelligence Operations and the Director, Program Operations, you will lead the development of reporting and analytics solutions for our electronic health record (EHR) system. This will involve gathering business needs, documenting requirements, identifying appropriate data sources, developing reports, and delivering them to stakeholders. You will perform in-depth and precise investigations and document future-state reporting specifications and application reporting functionality. The position will require in-depth knowledge of relevant software applications, as well as an understanding of policies, procedures, and constraints.

This position falls under a "hybrid fixed" work model. You can work from home, but would be required to come onsite a specified number of days per year (TBD) at your own expense.

Qualifications

+ 5+ years of experience in a healthcare related organization

+ 5+ years demonstrated expertise in MS SQL Server or Oracle

+ Strong SQL programming skills (MS SQL Server/Oracle platforms)

+ Knowledge of data warehouse concepts, data structures and reporting

+ Epic Clarity Data Model certification in one or more modules (EpicCare Inpatient, Hospital Billing, Prelude ADT, Radiant, Willow, Optime) required

+ Experience in Quality Measures Reporting preferred

+ Epic build experience in a live environment strongly preferred

+ Epic implementation experience specific to clinical workflows and order management strongly preferred

+ Extensive knowledge of SAP Business Objects architecture, functions, features, and capabilities

+ Extensive knowledge of best practices regarding reporting, workflows, policies, procedures, systems and culture in the healthcare environment

+ Ability to translate business questions and requirements into reports, views, and BI query objects

+ Experience in gathering, documenting, prioritizing and tracking requirements

+ Effective written & verbal communication

+ Ability to identify, document, resolve and/or escalate issues and maintain a complete issues log

UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.