IN-DOH-Cancer Data Analyst
IN-DOH-Cancer Data Analyst
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Job Description
Works as an assistant to the cancer epidemiologist. Identifies analyzes and compiles data and resources including surveillance activities and monitoring surveillance data under the guidance of the Cancer Center Epidemiologist.
Position Summary
The Cancer Section Epidemiology Data Analyst works under the guidance of the Cancer Epidemiologist within the Indiana Department of Health Chronic Disease Division. This position is charged with identifying analyzing and compiling data and resources regarding cancer. Surveillance activities will include monitoring surveillance data for population trends in incidence mortality screening survivorship and health care information. All work is to be completed in compliance with state and federal guidelines budget limitations and agency policies.
The position is a fulltime contract position of a defined duration.
Duties and Responsibilities
Using epidemiologic strategies identify primary and secondary data sources; interpret and analyze data using statistical techniques; and provide ongoing oral and written reports.
Utilize epidemiologic expertise to identify disparities data sources communities and priority populations measure performance and provide guidance for prioritizing Program activities.
Transforms maps cleans and prepares data to support program needs.
Work collaboratively with others across programs and agencies to expand Program reach reduce the duplication of efforts and to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive program strategies and development.
Identify opportunities for developing and implementing data tools including data collection and tracking systems and provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders. Respond to data requests in an appropriate and timely manner utilizing agency protocols.
Recognize and define new process improvement opportunities for maximizing programmatic effectiveness and efficiency.
Meaningfully engage in programmatic decisionmaking and planning including in the development and/or administration of grants at the national state and local level.
Develop business cases and provide leadership in conducting economic evaluations.
Prepare and present communication tools to a variety of stakeholders in written and oral formats.
Supports documentation and organization of the Cancer Inquiries committee. Provide support for other cancer and chronic disease committees which relate to the reduction of cancer mortality.
Participate in cancer team related activities and grants making activities through data analysis and report development.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills Needed for Success
Bachelor s degree in public health with a focus on data analysis or epidemiology is required.
Strong working knowledge of epidemiological methods study design and analysis needed with an understanding of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods and analysis.
Experience with extensive data sets such as registries hospitalization vital records and Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) preferred.
Proficient knowledge of computer software (SAS Excel Tableau ArcGIS etc.) to manipulate and draw insights from large data sets is preferred.
Skilled in data collection and analysis and must be able to assimilate and interpret data and clearly communicate information to a variety of stakeholders.
Familiarity with organizational structure administrative processes and quality improvement initiatives preferred.
Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with other individuals and diverse groups and teams.
Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to effectively prioritize a variety of projects and functions.
Effective time management and program management skills with the ability to work independently anticipate problems and initiate corrective actions.
Ability to research and document findings.
Actively engage as a member of a team.
The job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that may be required as federal grant requirements may change.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an indoor office setting. Some remote work may be possible.
This role does not provide direct supervision to direct reports.
Required/Desired Skills
Skill Required /Desired Amount of Experience Bachelors Degree in Public Health or similar field with a focus on data analysis or epidemiology. Required 0 Working knowledge of epidemiological methods study design & analysis w/understanding of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods/analysis Required 2 Years Proficient knowledge of computer software (SAS Excel Tableau ArcGIS etc.) to manipulate and draw insights from large data sets. Required 2 Years Working exp. w/data collection & analysis and must be able to assimilate and interpret data including reporting to multiple stakeholders. Required 2 Years Experience w/extensive data sets such as registries hospitalization vital records and Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) preferred Highly desired 0 Familiarity with Indiana DOH organizational structure administrative processes and quality improvement initiatives Desired 0 Prior experience w/cancer data analysis and surveillance. Desired 0
Questions
No. Question Question1 Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement Question2 Please list candidates email address. Question3 Please list the city and state where candidate currently resides. Question4 Candidate must be paid BETWEEN NA and NA if selected for engagement. The provider markup for this position is 31%. Do you accept this requirement Question5 Position is onsite in Indianapolis Monday through Friday. Do you accept this requirement 
Position Summary
The Cancer Section Epidemiology Data Analyst works under the guidance of the Cancer Epidemiologist within the Indiana Department of Health Chronic Disease Division. This position is charged with identifying analyzing and compiling data and resources regarding cancer. Surveillance activities will include monitoring surveillance data for population trends in incidence mortality screening survivorship and health care information. All work is to be completed in compliance with state and federal guidelines budget limitations and agency policies.
The position is a fulltime contract position of a defined duration.
Duties and Responsibilities
Using epidemiologic strategies identify primary and secondary data sources; interpret and analyze data using statistical techniques; and provide ongoing oral and written reports.
Utilize epidemiologic expertise to identify disparities data sources communities and priority populations measure performance and provide guidance for prioritizing Program activities.
Transforms maps cleans and prepares data to support program needs.
Work collaboratively with others across programs and agencies to expand Program reach reduce the duplication of efforts and to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive program strategies and development.
Identify opportunities for developing and implementing data tools including data collection and tracking systems and provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders. Respond to data requests in an appropriate and timely manner utilizing agency protocols.
Recognize and define new process improvement opportunities for maximizing programmatic effectiveness and efficiency.
Meaningfully engage in programmatic decisionmaking and planning including in the development and/or administration of grants at the national state and local level.
Develop business cases and provide leadership in conducting economic evaluations.
Prepare and present communication tools to a variety of stakeholders in written and oral formats.
Supports documentation and organization of the Cancer Inquiries committee. Provide support for other cancer and chronic disease committees which relate to the reduction of cancer mortality.
Participate in cancer team related activities and grants making activities through data analysis and report development.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills Needed for Success
Bachelor s degree in public health with a focus on data analysis or epidemiology is required.
Strong working knowledge of epidemiological methods study design and analysis needed with an understanding of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods and analysis.
Experience with extensive data sets such as registries hospitalization vital records and Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) preferred.
Proficient knowledge of computer software (SAS Excel Tableau ArcGIS etc.) to manipulate and draw insights from large data sets is preferred.
Skilled in data collection and analysis and must be able to assimilate and interpret data and clearly communicate information to a variety of stakeholders.
Familiarity with organizational structure administrative processes and quality improvement initiatives preferred.
Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with other individuals and diverse groups and teams.
Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to effectively prioritize a variety of projects and functions.
Effective time management and program management skills with the ability to work independently anticipate problems and initiate corrective actions.
Ability to research and document findings.
Actively engage as a member of a team.
The job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that may be required as federal grant requirements may change.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an indoor office setting. Some remote work may be possible.
This role does not provide direct supervision to direct reports.
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