Health Program Associate (Viral Hepatitis HPA, PCN 161012)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our Infectious Disease Program and contribute to efforts to improve viral hepatitis surveillance and prevention across Alaska. In this position, you’ll collaborate with the Viral Hepatitis Prevention Coordinator and infectious disease database staff to analyze and improve how viral hepatitis data are processed and used. You’ll have opportunities to develop data-processing methods and algorithms, create meaningful data displays, and communicate findings through presentations. This role offers an opportunity to strengthen your skills in epidemiology, data analysis, and public health while making a meaningful impact on disease prevention. The mission of the Division of Public Health is to protect and promote the health of Alaskans. The Section of Epidemiology keeps Alaskans safe from communicable diseases, injuries, as well as environmental, occupational, and other health hazards. As a member of our team, you will contribute every day to the improvement of the health of Alaskans and their families. The Division of Public Health exemplifies these values: Accountability- We are committed to responsible use of human, financial, and environmental resources. Respect- We provide services without discrimination or judgment. Human potential - We are committed to developing each Alaskan's potential as a healthy individual, as well as fostering strong, healthy communities. Integrity- We are honest and ethical in all we do. Scientific Excellence- We are committed to adding to and contributing to the body of scientific knowledge and using the best available knowledge and data to set public health policy.

Requirements

Competency in Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
Competency in Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Competency in Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
Competency in Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Education in a biological, health, or behavioral science; public, healthcare, or business administration; data management or a closely related field; AND/OR Progressively responsible paraprofessional experience supporting a health and social service program and delivery system; applying requisite rules, regulations, and terminology used in the work; completing medical billing, medical claims, medical transcriptions, and/or medical coding; and/or using computer applications, databases, and reporting systems required to process, store, and maintain data and information subject to privacy and confidentiality laws and rules.

Nice To Haves

Public Health: Applies knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, methods, and tools associated with protecting and improving the health of people and their communities, including promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, and detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious diseases.
Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Viral Hepatitis Prevention Coordinator and infectious disease database staff to analyze and improve how viral hepatitis data are processed and used.
Develop data-processing methods and algorithms.
Create meaningful data displays.
Communicate findings through presentations.