Cross Cutting Research Analyst | Oakland, CA

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  • Location: Richmond, CA

  • Company: Public Health Foundation Enterprises, In

(DIS) team. The Cross Cutting Research Analyst will work with staff in the California Department of Public Health Infectious Diseases Branch (IDB), Disease Investigations Section (DIS) to improve data collection, surveillance, and case and outbreak investigations for a variety of foodborne, waterborne, and environmental diseases.

The Research Analyst’s primary responsibilities would be to support the ELC Epidemiologists and Surveillance Coordinator with: development and testing of infectious disease case report forms, development and expansion of the real-time reporting dashboard, and conducting data analysis projects. As needed, this position may also support other Cross Cutting activities

such as assisting with case interviews and outbreak investigations, entering case or outbreak data into the statewide disease surveillance system (Cal REDIE), reviewing disease reports to finalize annual surveillance counts, developing protocols or education/outreach materials, and responding to public record requests.

This full-time, temporary position is grant funded through 7/31/2024 but may be extended if funding is available. If hired for this position, applicant will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 prior to the start date; or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying the applicant for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation).

The applicant will need to have the qualifying exemption. A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application.

The hourly range for this position is $28.00 to $32.00 per hour depending on experience/ qualifications. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Revise, develop, and test infectious disease case report forms. Assist with the development of data dashboards and creation of other data visualizations for written and oral reports. Assist with management, cleaning, and maintenance of data quality and completeness in existing surveillance datasets. with conducting data analysis projects. Provide surge capacity/support for case data entry and review, as needed.

Provide surge capacity/support for case investigations and outbreak investigations, as needed. Establish and maintain reliable, efficient, and effective methods for communicating with team members, partners, and patients via telephone and email. Participate in conference calls with partners at CDPH, CDC, California local health departments, laboratories, and other state and local health departments. Perform other duties as directed by the DIS Chief. Collaborate effectively in a team environment. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assist with other infectious disease-related projects as time and interest allows.

Present at meetings and scientific conferences. Assist with other infectious disease-related projects or assignments as directed by DIS Chief. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Ability to perform data entry, cleaning, and quality backssment with attention to detail. Knowledge and application of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements and protection of health information. Ability to conduct basic data analysis. Ability to complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and work independently. Demonstrate reliability and integrity.

Prior knowledge and experience in use of Cal REDIE, preferred. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with public health and healthcare professionals and patients. Ability to provide health education and communicate basic infectious disease information to interview patients and members of the public. Fluency in spoken English is required. Education/Experience Bachelor’s degree or higher in any field, required. Experience with epidemiology and data analysis, required. Basic knowledge and use of statistical software such as Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) or R, preferred.

Basic knowledge and use of data visualization software such as Tableau or R, preferred. Experience writing guidelines, standard operating procedures, or training materials, preferred. Experience conducting interviews with or working with patients or research participants, preferred. Experience with clinical terminology and interpreting laboratory testing results, preferred. Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Experience with Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Access; strong knowledge of Word and Excel, required.

Experience with Adobe products including Acrobat; strong knowledge of Acrobat, preferred. Experience working with interview/survey software, such as REDCap, Survey Monkey, Survey123, Qualtrics, or Microsoft Forms, preferred. Experience working with protected health information and maintaining patient confidentiality, preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Stand: Frequently Walk: Frequently Sit: Frequently Handling / Fingering: Frequently Reach Outward: Occasionally Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: Occasionally Lift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs Push/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs See (Vision): Constantly Taste/ Smell: Not Applicable KEY Constantly: (5+ hrs/day) Frequently: (2 - 5 hrs/day) Occasionally: (0 - 2 hrs/day) Not Applicable: Not required for essential functions WORK ENVIRONMENT General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled Remote work option available, but residency in California preferred.

Some travel for meetings may be necessary. A valid California driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Travel will be reimbursed. EEOC STATEMENT It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, interactionual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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