Epidemiologist / Data Source Specialist - Remote at Public Health Foundation Enterprises, In in Richmond, California

Job Description:

SUMMARY

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Division of Communicable Disease Control (DCDC) Informatics Branch (IB) is recruiting an Epidemiologist/Data Source Specialist to join an exciting team developing innovative solutions to strengthen CDPH’s public health data ecosystem. The incumbent will join the Reporting and Analytics Unit, responsible for developing innovative informatics and public health reporting pipelines and solutions. The incumbent will manage projects enhancing interoperability of our data systems and support reporting and analytics solutions to meet the needs of relevant public health partners, improve infectious disease (including COVID-19) response capabilities, and achieve organizational goals.

This position requires strong programming (R, SQL, and/or Python) and/or informatics knowledge to support data analysis, database design, reporting, and data quality assurance and quality improvement projects. The position will interact and collaborate with several multidisciplinary CDPH teams as well as other internal and external partners as they contribute to the CDPH prevention and control of communicable diseases, including COVID-19.

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered.

Must be able to work flexible hours that may include weekends and holidays. 

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $95,000 annually depending on experience/qualifications. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Specializes in knowledge and management of large, complex data sources, including those related to COVID-19 and other infectious disease conditions.


• Establishes and maintains reliable, efficient, and effective automated data pipelines and reporting solutions (e.g., reports, dashboards, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), etc.).


• Analyzes and resolves problems and demonstrates expert subject matter knowledge.


• Develops and maintains data pipeline and other reporting documentation.


• Provides technical assistance and expertise on data management, data quality, cleaning, de-duplication, record matching, and analysis of data by using SQL, R, Python, and other programming languages.


• Provides technical support and subject matter expertise to epidemiologists, data analysts, and other partners requesting support with automated reporting pipelines, data visualizations, summaries, and data extracts to support the COVID-19 and other infectious disease situational awareness and response.


• Operates within the Reporting and Analytics Unit of IB to respond to COVID-19 and other CID data-related needs. Responsible for supporting delivery of data from the Respiratory Virus Response (RVR) platform to partners such as CCB, IZB, and the CID Modeling team.


• Contributes to special projects related to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases as identified by the IB leadership team.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate and facilitate teleconferences and meetings, as required.


• Perform other duties as directed by the Informatics Branch Chief.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to develop and maintain data pipelines, data cleaning, and data quality assessment with strong attention to detail


• Expert knowledge of SQL, Python,or R programming


• Experience developing static reports and dynamic dashboards using data and visualizations


• Strong knowledge of public health surveillance data management


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Experience with web-based reporting systems; electronic laboratory reporting and electronic case reporting


• Knowledge and application of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements and protection of health information


• Ability to make time-sensitive decisions in complex situations


• Ability to prioritize, delegate and manage multiple tasks


• Demonstrate reliability and integrity


• Fluency in spoken English is required

Education/Experience

• Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field, required


• Doctoral Degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or other closely related field, preferred


• Experience developing and maintaining automated data pipelines, preferred


• Strong knowledge of epidemiological/biostatistical methods, preferred


• Ability to make time sensitive decisions in complex situations, required


• Strong organizational skills, required


• Experience in managing or overseeing complex projects, required


• Strong knowledge of SQL, Python or R, required


• Strong ability in development of web-based reports and visualizations

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• None

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Prior knowledge and experience in use of CalREDIE, CalCONNECT, or surveillance system, preferred


• Prior knowledge and experience in use of electronic laboratory reporting data, preferred.


• Prior knowledge and experience in use of electronic case reporting data, preferred


• Knowledge of and skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and Power Point

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand: Frequently


• Walk: Frequently


• Sit: Frequently


• Handling / Fingering: Occasionally


• Reach Outward: Occasionally


• Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally


• Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: Occasionally


• Lift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs


• Push/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs


• See (Vision): Constantly


• Taste/ Smell: Not Applicable

Key

• Not Applicable = Not required for essential functions


• Occasionally = (0 - 2 hrs/day)


• Frequently = (2+ - 5 hrs/day)


• Constantly = (5+ hrs/day) 
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Remote.  Must have functioning internet access at remote location. 

EEOC STATEMENT 

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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