Vital Statistics Information Manager

Naphsis; Waterbury (VT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vermont Department of Health in Waterbury, VT is seeking a Vital Statistics Information Manager in the Division of Health Statistics and Informatics to oversee Vermont's Vital Records and Statistics program. The role ensures data quality, leads program management and reporting, and coordinates with partners across state and federal levels.

The ideal candidate will bring knowledge of vital records, data systems, and IT processes, with contract management and public health experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with vital records and vital statistics programs.
• Ability to manage contracts and grants.
• Skills in data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of vital records as required by law.
• Oversee quality control of submitted records for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide training to healthcare providers, hospitals, and reporters of vital events.
• Perform statistical analyses and reporting of vital event data.
• Collaborate with state and federal partners on data reporting and quality.
• Represent the program at meetings of state and national organizations.
• Coordinate with IT staff on development and maintenance of vital record data systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal contract requirements and standards.
• Authorize release of data in compliance with laws.
• Supervise analytical, technical, and administrative staff.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Data systems

Program management

Public health

Contract management

Staff supervision

Job description

The Vermont Department of Health (VDH) has an exciting opportunity available for a qualified candidate who is interested in Vital Records, Vital Statistics, and data systems. VDH is currently hiring a Vital Statistics Information Manager in the Division of Health Statistics and Informatics. This position oversees Vermont's Vital Records and Statistics program. The ideal candidate will have knowledge or familiarity with vital records, data systems, data management, program management, contract/grant management, public health and information technology processes.

Some required duties are as follows:

• Ensures timely and accurate reporting of vital records as required by law.
• Oversees quality control of submitted records for accuracy and completeness.
• Provides and oversees assistance and training to healthcare providers, hospitals, town clerks, funeral directors, and other reporters of vital events.
• Performs and oversees statistical analyses and reporting of vital event data.
• Collaborates with state and federal partners on data reporting, data quality, and other items.
• Represents the Vermont Vital Records and Statistics Program at meetings of state and national organizations.
• Coordinates with Information Technology staff on development and maintenance of vital record data systems.
• Ensures compliance with federal contract requirements and national standards for vital record data collection and reporting.
• Authorizes the release of data to internal and external parties in compliance with state and federal law.
• Supervises analytical, technical, and administrative staff.
• Performs related and other duties as required.

The position operates in Health Statistics and Informatics Division and reports to Division Director. The Vital Statistics Information Manager is expected to work with key staff such as Registry Managers, program staff and data analysts, and Agency of Digital Services (ADS) staff. This is a supervisory position. Knowledge of Vermont statutes is desired but not required.

The Department of Health supports a work-life balance. Following the orientation period, this position will be eligible for a hybrid schedule and be based in the Waterbury VT office.

Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time