Data Analyst - Lansing, United States - Michigan Public Health Institute
Description
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Title:
Data Analyst - RESP-NET
$ $37.
46 / Posted Thru:
Location:
Remote/Virtual - Must Live and Work in Michigan
Purpose:
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) epidemiologists conduct year-round statewide surveillance of respiratory illness due to influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
MDHHS participates in the national RESP-NET program, which coordinates the collection of data from hospitalized influenza, COVID-19, and RSV patients in a specified catchment area.
The successful candidate will work with the RESP-NET team and Respiratory Unit in the MDHHS Enteric and Respiratory Illness Epidemiology (ERIE) Section, and other in the Division of Communicable Disease.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform data entry, data management, data analysis, and case follow-up for influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and other respiratory viral illnesses.
Conduct medical chart reviews, data extraction, and update case reports in a REDCap database.
Assist with expansion efforts of the RESP-NET program.
Liaise with hospitals participating in RESP-NET to carry out the grant deliverables.
Participate in quality assurance efforts.
Assist with disease outbreak investigations as needed.
Assist with grant-related projects.
Participate in state-level preparedness activities to respond to any public health emergency as needed.
Provide assistance and support as needed for activities and projects within the Enteric and Respiratory Illness Epidemiology Section and Communicable Disease Division.
Maintain a positive, credible, professional relationship with all parties relevant to MPHI and MDHHS projects and represent the best interest of MPHI and MDHHS at all times.
Qualifications/
Requirements:
Education:
A bachelor's degree in Science, Public Health and/or Statistics required. Preferred candidate will possess a
master's
degree with
a
major
in epidemiology
or
in public health
with
a minimum of 12
combined
graduate
level
term
hours or 8
semester
hours in epidemiology
and
biostatistics.
Experience:
Minimum of one year working in public health or infectious disease.
Important
Skills
and
Characteristics:
Knowledge
of
infectious
disease
epidemiology.
Proficient
in
Microsoft
Office
applications,
such
as
Access,
Excel,
Word,
PowerPoint,
and
is
familiar with
email/internet
browser software.
Works
well
in
team
situations,
is
self-motivated,
meets
deadlines,
and
handles
multiple
tasks
with
minimal supervision.
Must
possess
excellent
oral
and
written
communication
skills
and
be
able
to
present
scientific
and
technical
information
to
audiences.
Work
Environment
and
Physical
Requirements:
Standard office environment.
Successful candidate is expected to observe the MDHHS dress code and workplace policies.
Valid
motor
vehicle operator's
license
may
be
required
to
perform
duties
of the position. Occasional site visits and other travel may be required. Work location is hybrid or remote (office/remote) and subject to change based on Department
policies.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS:
No assigned responsibility.
IMPACT ON
PROJECTS,
SERVICES AND OPERATIONS:
This position has a direct impact on the quality of services provided my MPHI to MDHHS.
REQUIRED COMMUNICATION
Contact
Person/Group
Frequency
Purpose
Unit Manager
Daily
Position Oversight
Section Manager
Weekly
Position Oversight
RESP-NET Epidemiologists
Daily
Coordination of Work
Infectious Disease Epidemiologists
As Needed
Guidance
"For purposes of
employment
standards,
this
classification
is
"Non-E
xempt"
from
overtime
provisions of the
fair
Labor
Standards
Act."
MPHI works with you to promote health for everyone. Together, we will build
a world where tomorrow is healthier than today
MPHI is an EEO/AA employer that participates with e-verify.
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