Substance Use Epidemiologist - Data & Dashboards Lead

The Health Federation of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,300 - 73,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with vision benefits

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life and long-term care insurance

Short- and long-term disability insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with company contribution

Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Health Federation of Philadelphia is hiring a Substance Use Epidemiologist I to provide epidemiological and analytical data support to the Division of Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. This full-time position involves data management, analysis of substance use-related datasets, and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have a Master of Public Health and strong analytical skills. Salary is set at $67,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Master of Public Health Degree program at an accredited college or university in Epidemiology or a related field.
• A minimum of two graduate-level courses in Epidemiology or two comparable graduate-level classes in advanced research methodology.
• Two graduate-level courses in statistics or biostatistics.

Responsibilities

• Abstract, clean, and analyze substance use-related datasets.
• Perform routine data matches between substance use-related datasets.
• Support the fulfillment of internal and external requests for data.
• Maintain data collection systems for NAS surveillance.
• Develop, maintain, and refine regular reports, data visualizations, and dashboards.
• Obtain and manage Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals when required.
• Summarize analytic findings for presentation at scientific conferences.

Skills

Intermediate data management and analytical abilities using statistical analysis software (SAS preferred)

Experience with database development and data collection (e.g. REDCap)

Experience with mapping software (e.g. ArcGIS)

Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate data

Intermediate data visualization skills, including dashboard and report creation

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work as part of a team and/or independently

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and manage project timelines

Knowledge of substance use, harm reduction, and drug-related terminology

Education

Master of Public Health Degree program in Epidemiology or a related field

Two graduate-level courses in Epidemiology or advanced research methodology

Two graduate-level courses in statistics or biostatistics

Tools

Statistical analysis software (SAS)

REDCap

ArcGIS

Job description

The Health Federation of Philadelphia is hiring a Substance Use Epidemiologist I to provide epidemiological and analytical data support to the Division of Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. This full-time position involves data management, analysis of substance use-related datasets, and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have a Master of Public Health and strong analytical skills. Salary is set at $67,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package.