Applications to be submitted by February 07, 2024

　　Compensation Grade:

　　P27

　　Compensation Details:

　　Minimum: $98,080.00 - Maximum: $98,080.00 Annually

　　Health Research, Inc. (HRI) contributes to the health and well-being of the people of New York State by complementing and enabling the strategic public health goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC), and other health-related entities.

　　HRI provides best-in-class resource administration for stakeholders and programs related to the work and priorities of the Department of Health and its other partners. HRI does this through the provision of knowledge, expertise, funding guidance, and fiduciary oversight of sponsored program funding for public health and research programs in concert with community partnerships.

　　Job Description:

　　Responsibilities

　　The Manager, Population Health Data will be responsible for implementing health informatics strategies in support of the Opioid Data to Action Grant. OD2A focuses on understanding and tracking the complex and changing nature of the drug overdose epidemic and incorporating data into prevention strategies. The incumbent will support the OD2A goals of collecting high quality, comprehensive, and timely data, and using those data to inform prevention and response efforts. In collaboration with staff from the Public Health Information Group, the Opioid Prevention Program, and the Department's programs and Performance Improvement Council, the incumbent will manage the coordination, development, and implementation of the epidemiology, surveillance, and evaluation activities for opioid-related indicators to guide overdose response and target interventions.

　　Specific duties will include managing the development of a detailed analysis plan that includes major measures and appropriate data sources; overseeing the development of algorithms for various opioid-related measures; and overseeing the development of analytical programs for validating measures and generating results. The incumbent will oversee research for new technology and methods to develop, expand, and enhance the functionality of the Opioid Dashboard to assess opioid burden, identify high-risk populations, and monitor progress. The incumbent will oversee the development of written reports, peer-reviewed publications, and presentations; manage evaluation activities to assess the effectiveness of strategies; lead the response to ad-hoc requests; and provide guidance and technical assistance to major stakeholders. The incumbent will plan and implement broader Department surveillance activities including promoting the Department's work in implementation of its Strategic Plan and facilitating the performance tracking of agency-wide measures. The incumbent will perform tasks related to supervision of staff and other related duties as assigned.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　A Bachelor's degree in Economics, Health Economics, Health Policy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, or a closely related field and five years of experience in research, analysis, and/or evaluation of health -related programs; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and seven years of such experience; or nine years of such experience. At least three years of this experience must have included supervision of staff and program management experience. A Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Master's degree in Public Health or related field and four years of experience in public health research, surveillance, and evaluation. Proficiency in data analysis, database and statistical software, interpretation, and dissemination of data for varied audiences, and provision of surveillance and evaluation technical assistance. Background and experience with analyzing large public health data (emergency department, hospital discharge, vital statistic, BRFSS, and Medicaid data). Proficiency in advanced statistical analysis and programming languages including using SAS including SAS BASE, SQL, GRAPH, STAT, ODS, MACRO. Advanced experience developing web-based interactive public health performance dashboards. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated experience communicating to various audiences in writing and verbally.

　　Conditions of Employment

　　Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

　　Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

　　This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting will be available.

　　HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

　　HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.

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　　Minimum Salary: 31200.00Maximum Salary: 31200.00Salary Unit: Yearly