Epidemiology Data Analyst, Bureau of Immunization

Lensa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health department in NYC is seeking an Epidemiology Data Analyst to work on disease surveillance and case reporting related to hepatitis B. The position involves data analysis, collaboration with public health staff, and offers opportunities for loan forgiveness and robust benefits, including health insurance and a pension plan.

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness

Premium-free health insurance

Work from home policy

Job security

Qualifications

• Experience cleaning and analyzing large datasets using SAS.
• Knowledge of epidemiological methods and infectious disease surveillance.
• Strong computer skills in relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct disease surveillance and analysis related to hepatitis B.
• Ensure data integrity and report to health authorities.
• Collaborate with public health staff and may supervise a clerical associate.

Skills

Data analysis

Epidemiological methods

Data cleaning

Statistical analysis

Excellent communication skills

Education

Master's degree in public health or related field

Doctorate degree in relevant field

Tools

SAS

MS Access

MS Excel

Job description

Epidemiology Data Analyst, Bureau of Immunization

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Job Description

The mission of the Bureau of Immunization (BOI) is to prevent the occurrence and transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) through comprehensive immunization programs. BOI promotes immunization across the lifespan from infancy through adulthood, works to eliminate disparities in vaccination coverage through data evaluation and support of equitable vaccination services, and actively responds to VPD outbreaks to mitigate their spread and impact on communities.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Unit Chief of the Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Unit, and working with other Epidemiology and Data Informatics professionals, as well as a team of Public Health Advisors, you will be assigned tasks related to disease surveillance, data analysis, and case reporting, within a program that conducts both disease surveillance and case management for hepatitis B infected pregnant and postpartum patients and case management of their infants and other contacts.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To

Develop, evaluate, and conduct surveillance of hepatitis B infection in pregnant and post-partum women. Ensure that all reported cases are received by the PHBP Unit and stored in MAVEN, the electronic surveillance and case management system.

Confirm and submit electronic reports of perinatal hepatitis B infections to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Monitor quality of data received and update missing data by importing data from electronic laboratory reports, clinical disease reports, the NYC immunization registry and health record data.

Use SAS statistical software to clean data, perform epidemiological and statistical data analyses for surveillance reports, program evaluation, grant reports, research studies and data requests from local, state, and federal authorities.

Serve as a system administrator for maintaining and enhancing the Maven system: update database model, develop workflows and reports, backup database components, review and evaluate new features and communicate new functionality to Unit staff.

Attend related meetings and work collaboratively with staff from other Units and Bureaus.

May supervise one Clerical Associate III.

Preferred Skills

• Experience cleaning and analyzing large datasets using SAS
• Experience applying epidemiological methods and conducting infectious disease surveillance case investigations in public health practice
• Excellent computer skills in MS Access, MS Excel, and SAS or equivalent
• Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills.
  
  

Why You Should Work For Us

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program and
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
  
  

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [e-mail] or 347-396-6549.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

Qualifications

• For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
  
  

To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:

• A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.
  
  

Note

Probationary Period

Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary Min: $ 84,981.00

Salary Max: $ 97,728.00

If you have questions about this posting, please contact [e-mail]

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