Epidemiologist

Okaya Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Okaya Inc in Nashville, TN seeks an Epidemiologist 1 for a hybrid contract role to develop and maintain data collection for CHANT, integrating REDCap and SAS to support program oversight.

The position requires strong data management, routine reporting, and collaboration with the MCH Programs Team to deliver data outputs and visualizations; remote work is possible with monthly office visits in Nashville.

Qualifications

• Proficient at managing electronic data and navigating complex databases, with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experiences in customer service and working on teams.
• Proficient at SAS.
• Experience in public health and health data (preferred).
• Experience in deployment or implementation of application systems (preferred).
• Foundation in system design, analysis and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine reports of program participation and outcomes to internal and external partners
• Implement SAS code changes and REDCap project changes as monitoring guidance evolves or processes change
• Provide technical assistance to non-technical staff (e.g., RED Cap system, SOP/task guidance, etc.)
• Writes independent code and is able to test output for accuracy.
• Pull, clean, and submit recurring CHANT reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly) in a timely manner.
• Work closely with MCH Programs Team to effectively support MCH surveillance projects and create data outputs and visualizations for CHANT data.
• Provide quick response of data inquiries and provide information of CHANT data to the regional teams, leadership, stakeholders and other public health partners
• Ability to work remotely
• Ability to come into the Nashville office monthly or a needed
• Fulfill ad-hoc data and/or analysis requests
• Translate programmatic requirements into the development of appropriate data collection

Skills

REDCap

SAS

Data analysis

Reporting

Job description

Job Title: Epidemiologist 1

Work Location:

Nashville, TN 37243 (Hybrid)

Employment Type:

Contract

Duration:

9+ Months

Hours per Week:

40 Hours, M- F

Key Responsibilities:

The contract Epidemiologist 1 will be responsible for developing and maintaining enhancements to the CHANT (Community Health Access and Navigation Team) data collection project. CHANT combines three care coordination programs (HUGS, CSS, and TennCare Outreach) into one overarching care coordination program. CHANT utilizes RED Cap to build out a data collection module that is used to guide programmatic efforts and collect data for evaluation and program oversight. The Epidemiologist 1 must have extensive knowledge of RED Cap and be able to quickly build out a data collection system that meets the programmatic requirements. The Epidemiologist 1 will also assist with the CHANT program integration a new data system.

The Epidemiologist 1 will:

• Prepare routine reports of program participation and outcomes to internal and external partners
• Implement SAS code changes and RED Cap project changes as monitoring guidance evolves or processes change
• Provide technical assistance to non-technical staff (e.g., RED Cap system, SOP/task guidance, etc.)
• Writes independent code and is able to test output for accuracy.
• Pull, clean, and submit recurring CHANT reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly) in a timely manner.
• Work closely with MCH Programs Team to effectively support MCH surveillance projects and create data outputs and visualizations for CHANT data.
• Provide quick response of data inquiries and provide information of CHANT data to the regional teams, leadership, stakeholders and other public health partners
• Ability to work remotely
• Ability to come into the Nashville office monthly or a needed
• Fulfill ad-hoc data and/or analysis requests
• Translate programmatic requirements into the development of appropriate data collection

Other Requirements:

• Proficient at managing electronic data and navigating complex databases and attention to detail
• Demonstrated experiences in customer service and working on teams
• Proficient at statistical software programming, such as SAS
• Experience in public health and health data such as vital records or health survey data (preferred)
• Experience in deployment or implementation of application systems or related field (preferred)
• Foundation in system design, analysis and evaluation

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