Community cancer epidemiologist | Hanover, NH

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  • Location: Hanover, NH

Time w/end date Scheduled Months per Year: 12 Scheduled Hours per Week: 40 Location of Position: Lebanon, NH DHHS (Concord, NH) and Dartmouth-Hitchbird Medical Center (Lebanon, NH) Remote Work Eligibility?

Hybrid Is this a term position? Yes If yes, length of term in months.

36 Is this a grant funded position? Yes Position Purpose: To collaboratively support NH’s community cancer concern efforts through scientific analysis of statistical public health data backssing cancer burden in the State. The Community Cancer Epidemiologist will work under the NH DHHS Chief of Bureau of Public Health Statistics and Informatics and NH State Cancer Registry Director (at Dartmouth). Cancer data

analyses will be used to support decision making about cancer issues by program staff, policymakers, partners, stakeholders and the general public through data briefs, burden reports, cluster investigation reports, presentations, data dashboards, etc.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp: Masters plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: · Experience conducting cancer data analysis for public health and health outcomes initiatives. · Experience interpreting cancer data and communicating results in multiple formats (e. g. written reports, data briefs, oral presentations, etc.

)· Experience in using health-related data sets and working with confidential data.

· Intermediate or advanced experience with statistical analysis software packages like SAS, R, or SPSS, and visual analytic tools such as Tableau or Power BI. - Other requirements include strong written and oral communication skills, ability to maintain community relationships and collaborate effectively with a team that includes NH Division of Public Health Services, town health officers, community leaders, and public; ability to successfully manage deadlines and produce high-quality data analyses; and excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously necessary.

Preferred Qualifications: · Working knowledge of SEERStat is preferred or ability to learn within 6 months of hire. -Knowledge of cancer registry operations and data sources, such as SEER, CINA, and NCHS highly desired. Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries: Crystal Murphy Department Contact Phone Number: 603-653-xyz X Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title: Dr. Judy Rees, Department of Epidemiology, NHSCR Director Department Contact's Phone Number: 603-653-xyz X Equal Opportunity Employer: Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, interaction, age, national origin, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. Background Check: Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College.

A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Is driving a vehicle (e. g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.

This position is a 36-month term position. Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. policies. dartmouth. edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy Quick Link: searchjobs. dartmouth. edu/postings/71963 Description: Community Cancer Analysis · Utilize, analyze and interpret statistical-based data to backss the burden of cancer and associated risk factors, provide information on the distribution of risk factors and draws conclusions used by program staff, policymakers, partners, stakeholders and the general public.

· Utilize the Cancer Registry and other health-related databases to determine trends and significance and provide analysis of specific cancer data including, but not limited to, cancer types, disparities, geographic location, and program outcomes to address public concerns. -Provide the statistical results, including SIR or other cancer analysis methodology, of epidemiologic efforts to support decision making about cancer issues by program staff, policymakers, partners, stakeholders and the general public through data briefs, burden reports, cluster investigation reports, presentations, data dashboards, or data stories Percentage Of Time: 80 Description: Community Cancer Response Engagement/Legislation · Upon request, participate in community meetings and present cancer data findings to respond to the community cancer requests or concerns.

- Serve as a cancer subject matter expert to support the NH DHHS legislative activities and commission work, provide clinic or epidemiological messages on cancer data particularly focused on community areas.

Percentage Of Time: 5 Description: Collaboration/Epidemiologic Support · Participate in NH DHHS efforts to address community cancer concerns and provide clinic and epidemiological input related to cancer cluster analysis. · Collaborate with NH DHHS internal and external subject matter experts and partner agencies to vet cancer data analysis, cancer data facts and findings content. - Other cancer related duties as assigned Percentage Of Time: 15 --: Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

--: Performs other duties as assigned. For more details: jobs-search. org/information-technology_hanover-c438845/community-cancer-epidemiologist-hanover_i1972583210

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