Assistant Staff Analyst - Public Health Foundation Enterprises, In

Salary Range: $35.23 - $50.83

SUMMARY

LAC-DHS Women’s Health Programs and Innovation (WHPI) is seeking a skilled Assistant Staff Analyst to work withing WHPI’s Data team with a range of program research planning and implementation, and evaluation activities including but not limited to administration of study development, study compliance, monitoring, data management and analysis, reporting, and publication. Evaluation support is needed for WHPI’s grant programs conglomerate (medical maternal home care, home visitation, extended postpartum care for families), and auxiliary women’s health-related studies.

The Assistant Staff Analyst has experience in the development and coordination of program interventions for at-risk or high-risk populations designed to reduce poor outcomes through medical, mental, educational, and/or psychosocial supports. A successful history of collaboratively organizing and managing large, multi-faceted data projects; accommodating pivots in data needs and analyses; and anticipating auxiliary data requests is essential. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Adheres to HIPAA privacy, confidentiality and cybersecurity standards and practices, in all areas of service delivery, including evaluation activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient-related files and protected health information.
• Planning, Development, and Implementation – create and maintain state, local, and departmental Institutional Review Board submissions (new projects, addenda, and waivers), renewals, adverse reaction incidents, and progress reports; develop/select appropriate data sharing agreements between institutions; enforce HIPAA in data sharing, storage, and security.
• Data Management – export and abstract data from Cerner system and any supplemental software (ChallengerSoft, SurveyMonkey, RedCap); develop and monitor data collection protocol; clean and store data per quality assurance guidelines.
• Data analysis – use Excel and/or a statistical software package or environment (SAS, SPSS) to conduct basic, preliminary quantitative analyses (chi-square, t-test); assist with qualitative analyses (document review, interviews, non-participatory observation) manually or with software aid; develop data analysis quality assurance practices.
• Research and evaluation – create preliminary logic model or theory of change; develop/select culturally competent methods and measures; form data analysis plan; assess data feasibility; conduct power analysis to establish sample size; construct measures; draft literature reviews, where needed.
• Verbal and written Communication and reporting – communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with fellow staff. Participate in team building efforts to promote positive interpersonal relationships with team members.
• Maintain internal and external documentation, data dashboards and illustrations; conduct oral presentations for varied audience levels (lay persons, program staff, medical staff, academic readers)
• Professional writing – prepare conference abstracts, journal articles, conference posters, briefings, website content, and instructional materials as requested.
• Collaboration – participate in (and occasionally lead) inter-unit and intra-departmental meetings to collaborate on initiatives, studies, evaluations, projects. Participate in team building efforts to promote positive interpersonal relationships with the team, collaborator members.
• Attend relevant training as necessary to expand professionally and increase knowledge in maternal and infant health to successfully perform in the role.
• May complete special projects specific to the function of the department.
• Demonstrate and maintain flexibility with shifting priorities and assignments.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position expectations.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline such as Public Health, Environmental Health, Community Health Education, Behavioral Sciences, or Social Sciences, with coursework related to the essential job functions of the position.

ONLINE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 

At a minimum, candidates need to submit/upload electronic copies of a resume describing education to include training certifications, and relevant paid and volunteer experience – relevant to the job description essential job functions. Applications need to include legible copies of education diplomas/transcripts as applicable, and driver’s license.

A cover introductory letter to describe relevant skills, knowledge and abilities may be submitted, while not required.

Legible copies of certificates to substantiate proficiency in skills, knowledge and abilities may be submitted.

Applications without supporting documentation at the time of application or no more than 15 days after the initial application will not be included in the candidate pool.

Review of job description at https://helunahealth.org/join-our-team/ is suggested, especially if applying to the position from a third-party online application.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand                                      Frequently

Walk                                       Occasionally

Sit                                           Constantly

Handling                                 Constantly

Reach Outward                      Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder          Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend    Not Applicable

Lift / Carry                               10 lbs.

Push/Pull                                 10 lbs.

See                                         Constantly

Taste/ Smell                           Not Applicable

Not Applicable          Not required for essential functions.

Occasionally             (0 - 2 hrs./day)

Frequently                 (2 - 5 hrs./day)

Constantly                 (5+ hrs./day)

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• A valid California driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
• If hired, applicant must pass required livescan and/or health clearance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General office setting, controlled indoor temperature, telework available as approved.

Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)