Public Health Planning Manager/Data Analyst

Rice County, MN; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life insurance

Pension

Holiday

Vacation

Sick leave and long-term disability

Job summary

Rice County is seeking a Public Health Planning Manager/Data Analyst to support foundational public health responsibilities through data analysis, performance management, andgrant reporting. The role requires leadership in data collection, interpretation, and visualization, plus collaboration with the management team on community health planning.

The position is onsite in Faribault, MN, with a schedule of 32 to 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Requires degree coursework in statistical analysis
• Minimum 3–5 years in program evaluation, planning, data analysis, or equivalent
• Prior work experience in public health planning and data analysis

Responsibilities

• Oversee foundational public health (FPH) responsibilities and FPH grant reporting
• Lead data collection, interpretation, and visualization
• Manage performance management and quality improvement activities
• Support community health planning including CHNA and CHIP processes
• Assist with the Public Health department communications plan
• Build relationships with community members and partners for data-informed decision making
• Perform other duties as necessary

Skills

Data collection

Data interpretation

Data visualization

Performance management

Quality improvement

Community health planning

Community health needs assessment

Community health improvement planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, epidemiology, statistical sciences, or related field

Master’s degree in public health, health administration, epidemiology, or related field (highly desired)

Job description

The Public Health Planning Manager/Data Analyst position supports Rice County’s efforts to meet local public health foundational responsibilities through data analysis, performance management, and grant reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee foundational public health (FPH) responsibilities and FPH grant reporting
• Lead data collection, data interpretation, and data visualization
• Manage performance management and quality improvement activities
• Support the management team with community health planning, including the community health needs assessment and community health improvement planning process
• Assist with the Public Health department communications plan
• Build relationships with community members and partners, engaging in key public health decision-making using community-driven approaches
• Perform other duties as necessary

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, epidemiology, statistical sciences, or a closely related field
• Degree must include coursework in statistical analysis
• Minimum three to five years of experience in program evaluation, planning, data analysis, or an equivalent role
• Master’s degree in public health, health administration, epidemiology, or a related field highly desired
• Prior work experience in public health planning and data analysis

Job Details

• Location: Faribault, MN (onsite)
• Schedule: 32 to 40 hours per week
• Typical business hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Start/end time: flexible
• Salary: USD 38 to 53 per hour
• Exemption: Grade 13, Exempt
• Union status: Non-Union

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Life insurance
• Pension
• Holiday
• Vacation
• Sick leave and long-term disability insurance
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility