American Heart Association Positions

International Health Programs Analyst

The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a Program Evaluation Analyst, International in our National Center office located in Dallas, Texas .In this role, you will be responsible for providing dedicated support for program evaluation activities performed by the AHA’s Center for Health Metrics and Evaluation (CHME) for the Better Hearts Better Cities Project. Additional responsibilities include assisting with development and implementation of program evaluation activities for the Better Hearts Better Cities Project aimed at addressing the global burden of hypertension through a focused initiative in three high-burden cities – Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; Dakar Senegal; Sao Paulo, Brazil.

For more information and to apply, click HERE.

Senior Program Evaluation Analyst

The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Program Evaluation Analyst in our National Center office located in Dallas, Texas . In this role, you will be responsible for leading implementation and outcomes evaluation activities performed by the AHA’s Center for Health Metrics and Evaluation. Additional responsibilities include conducting both large and small-scale evaluation studies to assess impact, performance, and efficiency of AHA programs and initiatives aimed at the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases and promotion of ideal cardiovascular health. This is a full time, benefits eligible grant funded position. Current funding is through approx. 12/2021. We currently have 2 openings. Position 1 will focus on Cardiovascular Disease and Position 2 will focus on Diabetes.

For more information and to apply, click HERE.

Note that for both positions we are specifically looking for someone with experience in monitoring and evaluation.

Scientist, Behavioral Research

Location Atlanta, Georgia

Position Type Full-Time

Data Management Coordinator, Hem/Onc Research

JOB SUMMARY

Designs, builds, and maintains the functional operations of the database, ensuring accuracy and appropriate usage by all internal customers. Increases the functionality of the database to meet the needs of internal customers and members of the department. May manage projects related to data acquisition and tracking that are not related to a database. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

EXPERIENCE*

4 years of experience in database management or related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES*

Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and other report-writing programs
Demonstrated written/verbal communication skills
Organization skills to manage time effectively and coordinate multiple projects
Demonstrated teaching skills

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*

Develops and maintains security levels of the database for internal and external users.
Manages the reporting processes and audit functions to monitor and ensure data integrity and uniformity.
Maintains the quality oversight of the data changes on the information in the database.
Promotes the use of the database by developing advertising and communication materials on the intranet and by acting as liaison to other departments.
Works collaboratively with Information Systems and Technology to ensure that the database is working properly and meets the needs of the department/organization.
Creates and edits reports, documents, and queries from database.
Trains staff to use the database efficiently and effectively, including creating the appropriate training manuals and guide resources and facilitating internal user groups to discuss user issues.
Participates in managing projects requiring data gathering, analysis, and reporting.
Maintains professional development and technical competency.
Develops and maintains security levels of the database for users.
Manages the reporting processes and audit functions to monitor and ensure data integrity and uniformity.

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Surveillance Epidemiologist, Enteric Diseases Epidemiology Branch

Position Description: The surveillance epidemiologist will have the following duties: – serve as the point of contact for state and territorial health departments reporting outbreaks to NORS; – conduct analytic studies, such as determining trends in the epidemiology of foodborne outbreaks; conduct analytic studies, such as determining trends in the epidemiology of foodborne outbreaks; conduct analytic studies, such as determining trends in the epidemiology of foodborne outbreaks; conduct analytic studies, such as determining trends in the epidemiology of foodborne outbreaks; – work with regulatory partners and other teams within CDC; – update guidance and training documents; update guidance and training documents; – develop and improve communication materials for public develop and improve communication materials for public-facing websites; and – complete additional tasks, as assigned by team or branch leadership.

Qualifications: The candidate should be a recent MPH graduate in the field of epidemiology who has excellent communication skills and is a team player. In addition, the candidate should be familiar with and have experience using SAS (or another analytic tool), Access, and Excel. The position requires regular communication and interaction with state partners, so experience in working with state systems and personnel also would be useful.

Organization Description: The Enteric Diseases Epidemiology Branch (EDEB) works with state and local healthdepartments and other federal agencies to conduct surveillance for bacterial enteric diseases and related antimicrobial resistance occurring in the United States. Pathogens EDEB staff members track include Clostridium botulinum, Campylobacter, Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Listeria, Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio, and Yersinia. EDEB staff routinely collect and analyze surveillance data, publish and present findings, and collaborate with partners to improve the branch’s nine surveillance systems. EDEB is organized into five teams: Analytics, the Foodborne Disease Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet), the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS), the National Surveillance of Bacterial Foodborne Illnesses (NST), and the National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS). The NORS Team collects approximately 800 foodborne and animal contact outbreak reports each year and analyzes them to monitor disease trends and to better understand the sources of enteric disease infections. Outbreak surveillance reports also inform investigations of new outbreaks and the creation of prevention measures and policies by providing insight into the pathogens, vehicles, populations, and circumstances that have been associated with foodborne disease or animal contact outbreaks.

To apply, click HERE.

Senior Data Architect, ArborMetrix

Company Description
ArborMetrix advances healthcare through data science by transforming data into insights for decision-making. Our healthcare analytics and technology solutions deliver clinically-rich and relevant evidence at the level of precision needed to measure and improve clinical outcomes, advance care, and optimize performance. Our data science platform allows for efficient aggregation and deep analysis of healthcare data, and deploys advanced analytics that deliver credible, trusted insights that lead to results that have a real impact on real people.

Job Description
Well-designed and properly governed data structures and artifacts are critical to ensure that our clients can trust the insights they glean from our healthcare intelligence platform. As a Senior Data Architect, you will support this mission through the design of robust data models; the management of metadata and code systems; the implementation and enforcement of data governance policies; and the monitoring and resolution of data quality issues. You will have the opportunity to collaborate extensively with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement production-quality data models and metadata artifacts to help ensure the success of our clients in driving improvements in healthcare. While this role is primarily technical in nature, you will also play a significant role in managing projects and informing priorities within the Data Management team, championing process and product improvement initiatives while collaborating with others across the organization to advance the health and integrity of our database.

Specific responsibilities will include

Design high-quality and reusable data models and implement those models in relational and non-relational databases, data warehouses, and data lakes
Discover, document, and manage metadata, including data provenance, data dictionaries, identifier systems and namespaces, code systems, code mappings, and validation rules
Design master data management (MDM) rules for multi-data source pipelines
Author and implement data governance policies and protocols related to change control, security, privacy, and access
Design proactive solutions to monitor for data quality issues in a complex, multi-sourced healthcare data warehouse ecosystem including numerous upstream and downstream data processes and consumers
Perform deep-dive and root cause analysis and lead solution development and implementation on change requests and production issues for existing operational customers.
Assist and support QA team members in test strategy, test data authoring, and test case development and execution
Identify, plan, design, and implement database and data architecture initiatives that further the strategic goals of the company
Assist in the management, prioritization, and escalation of cross-team tasks associated with the database or data architecture
Shepherd projects through requirements definition, analysis, development, QA, and deployment, working closely with numerous partner teams to drive project completion, quality, and timeliness.
Multi-task effectively across a variety of projects and production triage tickets simultaneously.

Minimum Qualifications

8+ years of experience in data architecture, database administration, data warehousing, or a similar discipline
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Expert knowledge of SQL required
Expert knowledge of data modeling and database concepts in both a relational and non-relational context
Knowledge and understanding of healthcare data including clinical, billing, operations, insurance, and provider data
Knowledge of standard healthcare ontologies and code systems such as SNOMED, LOINC, ICD, CPT, and RxNorm
Knowledge of standard healthcare interchange formats such as HL7 2.x, C-CDA, and FHIR
Experience in implementing or enhancing data governance strategy & policy
Solid track record in establishing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to bring projects to fruition
Experience testing data and assisting in the generation of related test cases
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in a quantitative field
Experience with or knowledge of non-relational / NoSQL databases
Experience with or knowledge of Amazon Web Services such as S3, RDS, Athena, or Aurora
Experience interacting with REST APIs to manage data and metadata artifacts

To apply, click HERE.

Research Analyst, Criminal Justice Coordinating Council closes 6/10

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) is administratively attached to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC), plans and administers millions of dollars in federal criminal justice and victim services grants that include: Edward Byrne Memorial (Byrne-JAG), Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT), Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), STOP Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) as well as state grant programs funded by the Georgia General Assembly. CJCC administers the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program (CVCP) which offers financial support to innocent victims of violent crimes and encourages greater victim participation in the criminal justice process.

This position is located at Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, 104 Marietta Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to financial, driving, education and criminal background and reference checks. Work eligibility will be checked in E-Verify. As a federally funded agency, CJCC is subject to federal Drug Free Workplace requirements. CJCC is an equal opportunity employer.

Human Resources maintains the discretion to close the job announcement prior to the closing date if a significant number of applications are received.

Description:
Under supervision, performs complex administrative duties and statistical, financial, or operational data analysis and reporting in support of management decision making in functional area. Identifies trends, discrepancies, and variances to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. May partner with other departments, divisions, outside agencies, and vendors to address business issues. Exercises various latitudes of independent judgment. May administer or provide high level support for various projects, grants, contracts, implementation of procedures, and/or any specialized functions.

NOTE: Some overnight and out of state travel required as well as flexible work hours, including some weekends and evenings; Up to 10% of the time.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Conducts and coordinates financial, personnel, product, market, operational, and related research to support strategic and business planning

Develops economic demographic, business, and sociological forecasts to support development of plans and strategies

Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with area business community, internal and external agency customers, and other related contacts

Monitors effectiveness of business operations, assesses quality of service and makes recommendations to improve operations

Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas

Gathers, compiles and analyzes data
Prepares reports of findings and analysis. May make recommendations to management for operational changes.

For more information and to apply, click HERE.

Technical Advisor, Malaria Analytics, Surveillance and Technology

Overview
The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries, while strengthening the capabilities of governments and the private sector in those countries to create and sustain high-quality health systems that can succeed without our assistance. For more information, please visit: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org

CHAI’s global malaria program provides direct technical and operational support to countries around the globe to strengthen their malaria programs and reduce the burden of this preventable, treatable disease. We support governments to scale up effective interventions for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance, with the goals of sustainably reducing the number of malaria-related illnesses and deaths worldwide in the short-term and accelerating progress towards malaria elimination in the long term.

In parts of West, Central and East Africa, CHAI provides technical and managerial assistance to national malaria programs in order to accelerate policy changes, ensure sufficient supply commodities, generate demand among health providers and patients and ensure adequate monitoring and troubleshooting mechanisms are in place to track progress. Over the last few years, CHAI has also expanded its support to include surveillance and is helping national malaria programs in this region to identify the bottlenecks and potential solutions to improve the collection, reporting, analysis and use of data for programmatic decision-making.

Overview of Role:

CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong public health experience, strong analytical skills and project management experience to manage and support the existing as well as new surveillance and analytics scope of work across West, Central and East Africa. The aim of this support is to ensure that National Malaria Programs and Ministries of Health are using robust evidence to inform their strategic and operational decision-making to accelerate efforts towards malaria country goals. The individual will work with team members across CHAI’s Global, Regional and Country Malaria Teams and will therefore need to possess strong communication and organizational skills. It is expected that the Technical Advisor will need to collaborate with government programs, academics and public health agencies to ensure CHAI’s work is complementary and not duplicative. CHAI places great value on relevant personal qualities including resourcefulness, tenacity, independence, patience, humility, and strong work ethic.

This position will be ideally based in Abuja, Nigeria; or other countries within West Africa based on country leadership approvals.

Responsibilities
Serve as a technical advisor and thought leader to CHAI’s regional malaria team;
Proactively review existing evidence and conduct analyses on primary and secondary data to evaluate effectiveness of the current operations, and identify potential approaches or strategies to accelerate progress;
Provide technical mentorship, supervision, training and ongoing support to a small team of junior epidemiologists and other staff members based in the region and involved in surveillance assessments, rollout of surveillance tools and processes, monitoring and evaluation of existing activities, study implementation and all data analysis tasks;
Manage multiple analytical projects related to malaria epidemiology, intervention and surveillance, and other programmatic decisions;
Provide high-quality analytical support to CHAI country teams, government staff, and relevant partners, which includes:
Oversee design (defining research questions, protocol development, survey and sampling design), implementation (formulating training material, training and monitoring survey data collectors), analysis and dissemination of operational research, with a focus on surveillance system assessments
Help monitor and evaluate the performance of existing and new surveillance processes and platforms, and identify ways of improving them
Work directly with governmental staff to better integrate epidemiological, entomological, and programmatic data use and analysis into routine programmatic activities at all levels of the health system
Organize, clean, and integrate datasets; conduct statistical and spatial analyses
Support rigorous evidence-based planning of intervention deployment, and design and implement monitoring and evaluation activities to measure impact
Support the ongoing evaluation and iterative strengthening of the performance of community health workers programs
Manage and develop resources and best practices to share lessons across teams, and synthesize and disseminate findings both internally and externally through high-quality presentations, reports, and publications
Cultivate and establish relationships with other CHAI teams, government organizations, and regional and in-country partners working on data analysis or surveillance to inform elimination goals
Represent CHAI at external technical meetings, acting as the face of our organization to academic/technical partners within the region
Communicate technical concepts to non-technical partners and CHAI teams; and
Any other tasks identified.

For more information and to apply, click HERE.