Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program

The Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program (PHIFP) provides on-the-job training for professionals to apply expertise in information science, computer science, and information technology to address current and future informatics needs. While working in CDC programs to enhance our agency’s informatics workforce, fellows help state and local health departments and international public health agencies solve complex public health informatics challenges.

Applications for the PHIPF class of 2022 close December 1, 2021.

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Research Analyst, HCA Healthcare

The Research Analyst will assist in translating clinical needs into analytic questions, design and conduct rigorous analyses of health related data, and translate analytic findings into actionable intelligence for HCA faculty and residents. This position serves as an expert resource in supporting data analytics for the HCA GME portfolio by performing a variety of activities related to data management, analysis, reporting, and visualization.

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Constructing and manipulating large electronic claims datasets, knowledge in domain modeling, relational database design, programming language(s),SAS, data transfer methods, and electronic health record and health care claims standards and/or analytical techniques used in research programs.
• Developing study designs and analytic solutions based on available data sources, business partner’s needs, and timelines;
• Managing multiple projects related to a wide variety of business settings and clinical needs;
• Collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders to gather and analyze needs and requirements;
• Presenting data or analytic findings in a variety of formats (reports, PPT, graphs, figures and tables)
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of statistical principles and analysis considerations taken into account during planning of research.
• Consult on and provide direct technical support for research projects of high complexity and often requiring solutions not previously used by the project team or work group.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of terminologies and coding procedures used in research and the health care environment.
• Contribute to the development of training, tools, and process documentation for both the department and for assigned projects.
• Perform data analyst functions that generate knowledge via data mining, visualization, or other analytics. Serve as a resource to others performing this work. Lead the creation of best practices, resources, and tools that enable new analytical capabilities.
• Ensure compliance to HCA data access policy and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s Degree preferred from an accredited master’s degree program providing training in a research related field, statistics, informatics, or related field of study and a minimum of 5 years related experience.
• Experience in health services research environment.
• Experience with large health care data sets including, electronic health records, Medicare claims, or other health care claims data sets preferred.
• SAS experience is strongly preferred. RDBMS SQL valued.

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Health Communication Fellowship in Diabetes, Division of Diabetes Translation

Environmental Consultant, Florida Department of Health

This full-time position is a part of the Public Health Research Epidemiology and Population Survey section. It involves performing epidemiologic and GIS spatial analysis, alongside the Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) program, to increase the knowledge and understanding of environmental impacts to population health. The position will use a wide variety of health outcome and environmental data sets and will serve on national and state workgroups related to environmental epidemiology.

The application deadline was extended to December 7.

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City Research Scientist I, NYC DOH

Research Associate II, KATMAI

*WORK SCHEDULE: *
40 hours per week. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignments or projects.
SUMMARY:
Provide health research and writing of associated scientific products to support scientific activities in the Office on Smoking and Health (OSH), Associate Director of Science (ADS) office
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct literature reviews related to particular scientific topics.
• Develop analytical plans to be approved by the ADS staff or project lead.
• Complete a concept proposal and once approved will present it before the OSH Science Committee.
• Conduct the data analysis, present and discuss findings, and assist with drafting a manuscript or report.
• Enter scientific documents in eClearance for review as directed by the OSH project lead.
• Assist with reviewing paperwork and related documentation for OSH Office of Management and Budget (OMB)/Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) applications.
• Make recommendations as to changes that are necessitated and will work with the associated branch or program as directed by the OSH project lead to ensure necessary edits and updates are made.
• Assist in maintaining a share file repository of completed OSH (PRA)/(OMB) packages.
• Work with the ADS office on developing and compiling information to serve as technical assistance for reviewing Data Management Plans on relevant OSH funded projects.
• Develop internal technical assistance documents for programs to use to review Data Management Plans that are submitted by awardees.
• Work with the ADS office to develop manuscripts and/or scientific abstracts that utilize public data shared by the Department of Defense (DOD) as part of a collaboration with OSH.
• Participate in conference calls with DOD researchers in conjunction with and as directed by OSH ADS staff to review data analysis, discuss the progress of manuscripts and abstracts.
• Review and assess data collected from two sources that were sponsored by or used by OSH.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Frequent sitting, using hands/fingers, handling, reaching with hands and arms, talking, hearing and seeing up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth perception and the ability to adjust focus; occasional walking or standing, occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs. It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practices to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed primarily in an office setting. The employee will be exposed to a wide variety of clients in differing functions, personalities, and abilities.
Job Requirements: **
*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: *

• Master’s degree or higher and at least 2 years’ experience in public health or a related field and at least two years of experience in public health or a related field.
• Experience serving as a co-author on at least one publication in a peer-reviewed journal or government report (e.g., MMWR).
• Mid-level skills using standard statistical software, such as SAS, Stata, and SUDAAN.
• Experience analyzing publicly available complex data surveys such as NHIS, NYTS, NSDUH.
• Experience drafting manuscripts or scientific reports for publication in MMWR or peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience with working with a scientific team to develop manuscripts and/or scientific abstracts.
• Experience with OMB/PRA preferred.

COVID VACCINATION

• As required by Executive Order 14042, employees of federal contractors (this includes Katmai Government Services and all subsidiary companies) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., company site, government site, telework, work at home, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by your date of hire or December 8, 2021 (whichever is later). You may request a religious or medical accommodation and should request an accommodation at the earliest opportunity once selected

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Excellent written communication skills to perform accurate documentation, both written and electronic, of all activity in accordance with requirements.
• Ability to work in a diverse, flexible, deadline-driven, government environment.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Ability to prioritize tasks successfully.

Compliance:
To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/

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ORISE Fellowship, Maternal Mortality Prevention Team

CDC’s Maternal Mortality Prevention team is offering an ORISE fellowship opportunity, with a desired start date of January 3, 2022.  Full details are below.  Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and scientific writing sample to astpierre [at] cdc [dot] gov by Monday, November 29th.  Strong proficiency in using SAS for data management and analysis is required.  Please forward to interested applicants. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of location and ability to relocate.

Description

The mission of CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health (DRH) is to promote optimal reproductive and infant health and quality of life by influencing public policy, health care practice, community practices, and individual behaviors through scientific and programmatic expertise, leadership, and support. The mission of DRH’s Maternal Mortality Prevention Team (MMPT) is to lead national approaches to the systematic collection, analysis, and use of data to end maternal health disparities, eliminate preventable maternal mortality, and improve the health of all women. MMPT leads two major surveillance approaches to understanding and preventing pregnancy-related deaths through state and local Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs) and the Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System (PMSS). MMPT supports MMRCs across the country to identify, abstract, and review pregnancy-related deaths and identify prevention opportunities, through the Enhancing Reviews and Surveillance to Eliminate Maternal Mortality (ERASE MM) program.

This fellowship provides opportunities to conduct data analyses that improve understanding of characteristics of, and prevention opportunities for, addressing pregnancy-related deaths; support ongoing development and modernization of the Maternal Mortality Review Information Application (MMRIA) used by MMRCs for data collection, review, and analysis; and build state epidemiologic capacity for using maternal mortality review data for prevention.

Examples of learning opportunities

·         Train in quantitative and qualitative analyses of maternal mortality data to improve understanding of characteristics of and prevention opportunities for addressing pregnancy-related deaths

·         Draft and revise manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and government reports with feedback from staff scientists

·         Present results of analyses of maternal mortality data to internal and external audiences, including scientific conferences

·         Support ongoing surveillance database development and modernization

·         Develop epidemiology and data analysis-related resources for MMRC data analysts including data analysis guides and standardized SAS programs for data cleaning and analysis

·         Assist with providing epidemiology and data analysis-related technical assistance to MMRCs on a variety of topics including identification of pregnancy-associated deaths and analysis of MMRIA data

·         Assist with coordination of monthly MMRC data analyst office hours, as well as workgroups of MMRC data analysts on specific topics of interest (e.g., pregnancy-associated death identification, data visualization)

Qualifications and Necessary Skills

·         Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a background in epidemiology, biostatistics, or closely related disciplines is required. Candidates who are currently pursuing a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline and are interested in completing a part-time fellowship will be considered.

·         Strong proficiency in using SAS for data management and analyses

·         Excellent analytic skills including experience in data management, data cleaning, and conducting epidemiologic analyses for large datasets

·         Experience with or interest in analyses that address health equity and social determinants of health

·         Strong background in epidemiology methods

·         Highly detail oriented, works well within a diverse team, demonstrates a high degree of initiative and flexibility adapt to shifting priorities, able to communicate effectively in a positive and professional manner, and able to prioritize activities when under tight deadlines. 

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing, writing, and editing complex documents such as detailed reports and peer-reviewed articles.

·         Sound judgment and maturity exemplified by consistent professionalism in dealing with individuals at all levels both internally and externally.

Desired Start Date:  January 3, 2022

Length of Appointment:  The current appointment runs through May 31^st 2022, with the possibility of extension for an additional 12-months beginning June 1, 2022

This fellowship is administered through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) program. Participants do not become employees of CDC or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.  A monthly stipend is provided and a health insurance stipend is also available. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of location and ability to relocate.

Faculty and Staff Position Openings, Lehigh University

Lehigh University is currently hiring for 8 faculty and 1 staff position.

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Founded in 1865, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. Recognized among the nation’s highly ranked research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for nearly 7,000 students. Lehigh University has some 5,000 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students and about 600 full-time faculty members. Lehigh is located in Bethlehem, PA., a vibrant and historic area. Over 820,000 people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in driving distance to New York City and Philadelphia.

Lehigh University is a 2010 recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Grant.

Lehigh offers comprehensive benefits and supports a healthy work/life balance

Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status. Lehigh University’s benefits include domestic partners.

Lehigh Valley Inter-regional Networking & Connecting (LINC) is a newly created regional network of diverse organizations designed to assist new hires with dual career, community and cultural transition needs.