Title: Public Health Analyst II
Waterbury, VT, US
Overview
The Vermont Department of Health is excited to hire a Public Health Analyst for the Vermont Cancer Registry (VCR) and the Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (CCC). The VCR, part of the Informatics Unit within the Division of Health Statistics and Informatics, collects data on all cancer diagnosed in Vermont. This data, combined with population level data sources, supports statewide and national efforts to reduce the burden of cancer on individuals, families, and communities. The Public Health Analyst conducts epidemiological surveillance of cancer among Vermonters. Analysis of registry and population level data is used to monitor cancer and cancer screening in Vermont to facilitate data driven decisions for cancer prevention and control.
This position sits within the Cancer Registry and will also support the work of the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Analytic Team within the Research, Evaluation and Epidemiology Unit of the Division of Health Statistics and Informatics. The Analyst works collaboratively across teams including the Comprehensive Cancer Control Program and the Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program, as well as with other chronic disease analysts and community partners.
Responsibilities include selection and application of statistical and epidemiological methods and scientific assessment of data, performance measure monitoring, collaboration with program evaluation, report preparation and presentation of results. The position requires the knowledge of statistical software, analysis of data, assessment of data quality, data visualization and data dissemination.
This position is based in Waterbury, Vermont but is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, which can be discussed with the supervisor.
Responsibilities may include:
• Assist with the collection of timely, accurate, and complete data on cancer diagnosed in Vermont and among Vermonters.
• Maintain high quality data for submission to the CDC and for analysis.
• Analyze cancer incidence, mortality, trends, prevalence, risk factors, screening, prevention and survival data.
• Research, review, and develop methods of analysis.
• Research risk factors, opportunities for early detection, and consistency with best practices.
• Disseminate data and research findings through publications, online visualizations, and presentations.
• Engage with stakeholders and be the spokesperson for cancer data quality and analysis
• Communicate complex data and analysis to a variety of audiences, including lay audience.
• Work with large and complex data sets (analysis, queries, reports and publications).
• Conduct data linkages and ad hoc analysis as requested by partners.
• Investigate community concerns.
• Provide analytic support for internal and external data requests.
• Collaborate with other VDH Programs and analysts as well as external partners.
• Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis.
• Write reports, summaries and briefing documents.
• Support annual grant writing and reporting.
• Assist with program evaluation and outcome measure development as needed.
• Perform additional tasks or other related duties as required.
We are a dynamic, cohesive, motivated and hardworking office that is community-minded and customer-focused. We believe all Vermonters should have a fair and just opportunity to be healthy and live in healthy communities.
Who May Apply
This position, Public Health Analyst II (Job Requisition #51252), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact jennifer.kachajian@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.
Environmental Factors
Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. Meetings with data users and providers may require some travel, for which private means of transportation must be available. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree or higher in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health or a social sciences discipline, including 6 credits in statistics at the graduate level AND one (1) year or more of professional level work in research, statistics, informatics or program evaluation where the activities include gathering, analyzing and interpreting statistical data.
OR
Bachelor's degree in statistics, a health-related or social sciences discipline, including 12 college credits in statistics, research or computer sciences, and 6 of these credits must be in statistics AND two (2) years or more of professional level work in research, statistics, informatics or program evaluation where the activities include gathering, analyzing and interpreting statistical data.
OR
Associate’s degree in public health, health, scientific or informatics field AND four (4) years or more of experience in research, statistics, informatics or program evaluation where the activities include gathering, analyzing and interpreting statistical data.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in public health or a health-related field. Experience with Databases, Power BI, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is preferred but is not mandatory.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
- 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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