Public Health Strategy & Analytics Lead

Olmsted County; Minnesota; On-site; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) seeks a proactive leader to oversee complex public health processes and data systems. You will analyze data from multiple sources, develop strategic metrics, and support accreditation and performance management efforts.

You will coordinate community health assessment, improvement planning, and reporting to stakeholders, while building partnerships to address health disparities and drive continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public health, epidemiology, public administration, business administration, statistics, or related field and three (3) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in public health, epidemiology, public administration, business administration, statistics, or related field and one (1) year of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions.
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to seven (7) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions.
• Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver’s license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, independently leads the implementation, maintenance, and oversight of complex public health-related processes and systems.
• Analyses complex public health data from multiple data sources and develops strategic metrics and goals.
• Supports accreditation and reaccreditation efforts, strategic planning, quality improvement and performance management systems.
• Oversees ongoing development and measurement of public health outcomes and goals.
• Coordinates community health assessment and improvement planning.
• Creates reports and dashboards.
• Collaborates with community partners to identify health disparities and leads work groups.
• Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
• Coordinates improvement initiatives that involve team members across agencies and partners.
• Conducts data analysis and develops results from the Community Health Needs Assessment survey.
• Develops and implements plans for promoting initiatives to priority audiences including policymakers, funding sources, community members and the media.
• Develops and implements community engagement initiatives.
• Coordinates evaluation of projects and programs and develops objective performance measures.
• Recommends, develops, and implements tools in organizational and program performance management; mentors others.
• Participates on strategically aligned boards and community groups.
• Ensures effective communication with internal and external partners and leadership.
• Prepares and presents educational reports, media interviews, journal articles, and training workshops.
• Coordinates grants within budget and regulations; provides reports and communication with funding sources.
• Supports the department during disease outbreaks and emergency situations; non-standard hours may be required.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project planning

Project management

Facilitation

Relationship building

Data analysis

Mentoring

Influence

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Statistical software

Data visualization tools

Job description

Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) seeks a proactive leader to oversee complex public health processes and data systems. You will analyze data from multiple sources, develop strategic metrics, and support accreditation and performance management efforts.

You will coordinate community health assessment, improvement planning, and reporting to stakeholders, while building partnerships to address health disparities and drive continuous quality improvement.