Program Research Specialist I, NYSPHC Fellowship Program
Category : Alumni
Responsibilities
The Program Research Specialist I will assist with investigation of outbreaks, tracking foodborne and waterborne disease investigations, reporting of outbreaks, analysis of data, identifying trends, developing, and implementing interventions and developing training materials to provide outreach and education to Local Health Departments and internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent will also provide assistance for special projects, conduct literature reviews, participate in work groups, and conference calls regarding outbreak investigations and other epidemiological studies. This position is supported by the New York State Public Health Corps Fellowship Program. Successful completion of the Public Health Essentials certificate program will be required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Statistics, or a related field; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and two years of research experience in the collection and analysis of data; OR four years of such experience. This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting may not be available. If telecommuting is available, the incumbent will be required to have a telephone/mobile device, and internet access. Health Research, Inc.’s (HRI) mission is building a healthier future for New York State and beyond through the delivery of funding and program support to further public health and research programs. In support of our mission and our commitment to providing a safe workplace, we require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a religious or medical exemption. Successful completion of the Public Health Essentials certificate program will be required. Preferred Qualifications Graduate degree in epidemiology or another public health field. Working knowledge of public health/epidemiology surveillance systems, investigation protocols and outbreak reporting. Experience with communicable disease investigations, environmental investigations, evaluating interventions and development and providing of trainings. Strong written, methodological, and analytical skills with proficiency in statistical programs (e.g. SAS), and Microsoft software (Access, Excel).
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 Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC), 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.
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