Public Health Job Opportunities

NHA Data Director

The Nebraska Hospital Association is seeking a Data Director.

The NHA Data Director is responsible for overseeing the NHA data department data processing, including data mining and analytics.  The Director will be responsible for providing data to support and enhance decision making including data forecasting to inform hospital performance, financial and clinical outcomes. 

Health Equity Initiatives Coordinator

Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department is seeking a full-time staff person for professional public health administrative work coordinating health equity initiatives.

Work involves the responsibility for initiatives related to department and community priorities, specifically addressing health disparities among racial and ethnic minority and underserved populations. Work includes assisting with planning, developing, and coordinating local health equity, environmental justice, and minority health initiatives for department programs and community outreach. Work requires interacting with Department leadership and external partners from both public and private sectors. The position works to improve cultural competency and strengthen efforts addressing health disparities in the community.

Position posting online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lincolnne [r20.rs6.net]

New Hampshire DHHS positions

NH DHHS is looking to hire five onboarding Specialists and five data quality specialist positions. They are also looking to hire one Data Analyst who has experience with data analysis and creating data visualizations using tools such PowerBI and Tableau etc. All these positions are for two years until June 30, 2024.

The Job IDs are:

Onboarding Specialist: 9T3126, 9T3127, 9T3128, 9T3129, 9T3130

Data Quality Specialist: 9T3121, 9T3122, 9T3123, 9T3124, 9T3125

Data Analyst: 9T3162

To apply:

1) Go to State of New Hampshire job site at https://das.nh.gov/jobsearch/employment.aspx [das.nh.gov]

2)      Click the “Search for Jobs” icon on the right toolbar.

3)      Enter the Job ID (XXXXX) for the position in the search tool.

4)      Select the position.

5)      Click “Apply” in the upper right corner.

a.       If it’s your first visit to the NH State jobs site, you will have to create a log in and profile to apply for new positions.

b.       The details in your profile will be evaluated for qualification for the position; please note that attaching a resume does not substitute for including full details of your work experience, education, etc. in your profile.

Candidates can reach out directly to COPH Alumn Alok Patra, who works there on the immunization team with any questions: alok.ku.patra@dhhs.nh.gov .

These positions are on hybrid schedule.

Help Me Grow Nebraska, Graduate Assistantship Opportunity

Project overview: Help Me Grow is a comprehensive, population-level, evidence-based approach design to address gaps in early childhood systems of support. The primary goal of HMG-Nebraska is to build local infrastructure to focus on increasing quality, availability, and families’ access to excellent early learning programs, and expand supports and resources for child growth and development. Specifically, the UNL team is leading data collection and analysis for the project implementation and evaluation.
 

The student will assist with: field data collection using interview, focus group, and survey; analyzing the qualitative data using qualitative research tools (e.g., NVivo, MAXQDA); managing and analyzing quantitative data; disseminating evaluation findings; communicating with stakeholders; participating in meetings. We are looking for individuals with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, communication skills, and willingness to take leadership roles. Preference will be given to students with/interest in public-health background, minority health-disparities, early childhood, and family-community engagement, and working knowledge and skills in basic to moderate quantitative method.

For questions and applications, please contact Dr. Lorey Wheeler, at lorey@unl.edu.

August 2022 Start, through end of academic year.

Requirements: Experience with designing and executing research/evaluation using qualitative and/or quantitative methods.

Department: Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families, and Schools

Health Data Analyst

Health Data Analyst I

Apply nowJob no: 495483
Recruiter: Allison Plummer
Hiring Manager: Christopher Macrander
Salary Grade: I-7
Work type: Regular
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Categories: Administration, Analytics

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) is more than just an insurance company; we exist to be there for people in the best and hardest moments of their lives.

Our team is the power behind that promise. And, as the industry rapidly evolves and we seek ways to optimize business processes and customer experiences, there’s no greater time for forward-thinking professionals like you to join us in delivering on it!

As a member of Team Blue, you’ll find purpose, opportunities and the support you need to build a meaningful career and make a powerful impact in our community.

What you’ll do:

  • Gather business requirements, extract and prepare the data for ad-hoc reports, using appropriate sourcing and analytic methodology.
  • Perform standard analysis to internal stakeholders, providing designs and data mappings for review by a senior along the way.
  • Assist senior analyst in analytical projects, including requirement gathering, extraction and preparation of data and analysis methodologies.
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions, design reviews, quality reviews and other collaborative quality and knowledge sharing activities.