Medical Monitoring Project Data Analyst (Research Analyst 3) (oregon)

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The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), HIV, STD, TB (HST) section in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Medical Monitoring Project Data Analyst. This position will involve conducting data collection efforts, leading and planning local survey design, and providing research and evaluation strategies to support the Medical Monitoring Project (MMP).

This is a full-time, permanent, classified position and is represented by a union, SEIU Human Services.

What will you do?

As the Medical Monitoring Project Data Analyst, you will contribute to the research and evaluation initiatives in support of the Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) HIV Surveillance Program within the HIV/STD/TB (HST) Section.

The Medical Monitoring Project plays a critical role in providing state and national estimates regarding health care utilization, quality of care, severity of need, and the effectiveness of prevention messages for individuals living with HIV. The information gathered in this role is essential for informing evidence-based policy and funding decisions and for guiding treatment services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Oregon and across the United States.

Key responsibilities of this position include gathering and compiling data through the recruitment and interviewing of MMP study participants living with HIV, abstracting data from medical records, and leading data cleaning, analysis, and dissemination activities to support the Medical Monitoring Project and HIV Surveillance. In addition, this role provides data management expertise and operational support for data collection and analysis, utilizes data findings to make recommendations for program improvements and further studies, and presents these findings to both internal and external partners. Furthermore, the analyst will be responsible for maintaining and transmitting all necessary data to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and leveraging knowledge of MMP databases to facilitate data analyses.
 

What we are looking for:
Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and one year experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports
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• Four years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.

Desired Attributes:

• Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.

• Experience performing confidential interviews with diverse individuals to gather health information.

• Experience working with medical terminology and medical records.

• Experience working with at least 2 years of biostatistical methods for analyzing data from research or evaluation projects, including survey data.

• Experience interpreting results from analyses.

• Experience with statistical software (SPSS, SAS, STATA), data management, and data visualization.

• Experience creating, promoting, welcoming, and maintaining a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

Working Conditions:
The work of this position will be on site at the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, Oregon, or an agreed upon remote location. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Travel may be necessary for meetings, the occasional training sessions, and for other project needs.
 

What's in it for you?

The Public Health Division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefit packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx  

• Paid Leave Days:

  • 11 paid holidays each year.

  • 3 additional paid personal business days each year.

  • 8 hours of paid sick leave accrued each month.

  • Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years.

• Pension and Retirement plans.

• Student Loan Forgiveness; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity. The PSLF program may forgive student loan balances after you’ve made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments. 

• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

• Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to: 

• Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030.

• Becoming an anti-racist organization.

• Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, and

• Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.

Directions to Apply:

• Complete the online application and questionnaire.

• Upload a current resume that demonstrates how your personal (lived), educational, and professional experience qualify you for this position. *(required)

Please ensure you have provided thorough and updated application materials as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” button and submit your application. View this video for assistance.

Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account through the Jobs Hub worklet. View this job aid for assistance.

This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current or future vacancies.

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Additional Information:

• The salary listed is at the non-PERS rate. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) eligible employees will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay the 6% employee contribution to PERS. If you are not yet PERS eligible, the 6.95% pay increase and employee contribution will be effective upon PERS eligibility

• Veterans: If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.

• Visa Sponsorship: Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

• Background Check: If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check. The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.

Have Questions or Need Help?
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Aimee Buchholz at aimee.d.buchholz2@oha.oregon.gov. TTY users may dial 711 or 1-800-735-2900. For Workday technical support, please call toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition, we do not discriminate, or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. To learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values, click here.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.