Statistics and Analytics Informatician III - Public Health

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

27d•$39 - $41

About The Position

We're looking for a dedicated Informatician III to join our team and help lead the way in supporting public health efforts! In this role, you'll have the opportunity to oversee and mentor a talented group of Informaticians and staff, working together to manage and analyze vital public health data. If you're passionate about making a difference in community health and enjoy a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you! This work requires a considerable amount of independent judgement and advanced knowledge of public health systems and prevention and health promotion activities for public health practice. This is one of the many ways Public Health fulfills our mission to help Nebraskans live better lives!

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology, Informatics, or Health field plus 8 years of experience working in data analysis, statistics, & interpretation of data in a health subject area OR Master's Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology, Informatics, or Health field plus 6 years of experience.
Knowledge of: Supervisory techniques
Statistical principles and practices related to health data and other government data (e.g., U.S. Census)
Knowledge of data needed for analysis and data management tools
Familiarity with statistical tools and software
Understanding of Nebraska regulations, policies, and statutes governing data collection and system requirements
Awareness of federal health data and system regulations
Skills in needs assessment and evaluation techniques
Intermediate understanding of surveillance system structures and operations
Consideration of cultural, social, political, legal, and ethical implications of data collection and use
Skill in: Working knowledge of SAS, R, or similar statistical analysis software
Expert skills in SQL, Python, Tableau, ArcGIS, or similar data management and visualization tools
In-depth understanding and practical use of health data standards such as HL7, ASAP, USCDI, FHIR, and other messaging standards
Ability to communicate effectively with IT professionals and healthcare providers
Skills in identifying appropriate data collection methods, data elements, and outcomes to measure
Experience providing system training to diverse audiences, both technical and non-technical
Ability to identify and troubleshoot basic system issues related to data errors, user experience, and system-specific problems
Using logic and analysis to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
Supporting and developing publications for scientific, technological, or general audiences
Strong reading comprehension and active listening skills
Ability to: Supervise staff, including hiring, performance evaluation, counseling, disciplining, investigating, and training
Provide guidance, consultation, advice, instruction, and technical assistance to others
Think creatively to develop solutions and approaches
Draft, develop, and submit grant and funding applications
Plan, develop, and implement grant work plans
Prepare, review, and finalize reports and presentations
Combine information from diverse sources to establish rules, processes, procedures, or solutions
Independently identify issues in data, user experience, or system-specific problems
Troubleshoot complex system or user-related issues effectively
Conduct analytical reviews of data or system issues, including collection methods
Use identifiers and probabilistic join methods to link independent data sets into richer data sources
Influence participation and collaboration among health professionals, IT experts, and other partners
Analyze complex health data and prepare studies and reports, including responding to data requests
Explain and defend complex studies and recommendations
Communicate complex technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Provide support in the design and use of systems, datasets, and databases for analysis of health data and health outcomes, which includes the design of public health data system and how the collection or submission is performed.
Works with vendors, IT, and epidemiology/non-technical program staff on system and/or dataset updates and enhancements with a wide variety of datasets and databases within the Health Data Section of Public Health.
Provides complex analysis of systems, data collection and reporting, and analysis. Expert understanding and coding skill of data management software and statistical analysis software, such as SQL, SAS, Python, etc.
Oversees the preparation and the development of reports and guidance based on the systems or the analysis of data, and other health and scientific information.
Provides contextual awareness for policy, system capabilities/limitations, cultural, social, political, legal, and ethical implications of the collection or the reporting of data by the required stakeholders and makes recommendations to senior leadership within Public Health, as well as IS&T.
Liaison between program areas, business support, clinical staff, and IT staff to support the development and implementation of information systems and analytical processes.
Directs state program planning efforts with respect to surveillance systems, database structure, data standards, integration with other systems or datasets, and overall surveillance system development.
Develops, implements, and monitors organizational performance measures that show program effectiveness. Reviews and conducts literature reviews and data analysis to evaluate program progress and performance.
Participates in grant writing or other funding proposals.
Develops requests for proposals and contracts for data analysis and evaluation projects and directs and reviews contract work.
Develops and evaluates methods of training for health care providers and local staff about appropriate methods of controlling disease or preventing injury.
Provides and reviews technical assistance to communities and outside partners with respect to surveillance and other epidemiologic data and evaluation.
Liaison to outside data generating entities to develop and maintain partnerships for sharing and using data.
Formulates policies, procedures, and other applicable policy/procedure documents and makes recommendations to senior leadership within Public Health, as well as IS&T. Provides scientific, administrative, and program direction and leadership for the assigned program units within the section of the informatics unit.
Plans, assigns, schedules, prioritizes, directs, and coordinates the work of the assigned informaticians and other staff within the section of the informatics unit, ensuring the accuracy and quality of work and the overall performance of work.
Participates in the selection and assignment of informaticians and other professional and administrative staff.
Approves leave and participates in annual performance reviews.
Provides advice and counsel to staff and instructs them on work and administrative matters.
Resolves complaints from employees, works with Human Resources and Unit Leadership on disciplinary actions, and identifies developmental needs and arranges for necessary training.
Responsible for improving operating practices and procedures, promoting team building, and effectively interacting and coordinating with officials of other units or organizations.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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