Adolescent and School Health Epidemiologist (Epidemiologist 2)

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Adolescent and School Health Program is recruiting for an Epidemiologist 2 to provide  a lead role in planning, developing, conducting complex epidemiological studies across Adolescent and School Health (ASH) programs. 

In this role, you will integrate emerging concepts in identifying underserved populations and assessing programmatic work to address health inequities and health care needs. You will plan and conduct research projects, use advanced statistical software and methods, develop and support data visualization and mapping, and take the lead in developing research tools such as surveys and questionnaires for the adolescent population and for SBHCs. 

You will coordinate and review the work of ASH research analysts and operations and policy analysts, serve as a project leader, support the preparation of reports, and independently conduct technical aspects of the work. You will mentor, coach, and develop research and assessment staff within Adolescent and School Health. 

Your other responsibilities will include conducting systematic reviews of ongoing research projects, preparing school-based health services assessment reports, preparing grant applications, writing scientific and research papers, presenting scientific findings at meetings and conferences, updating partner agencies and programs, and overseeing day-to-day research team operations. Your work may support work across all Adolescent Health, Screenwise & Reproductive Health (ASRH) programs. 

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 benefits 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 accumulated every month
  • Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
• Pension and retirement programs 
• 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.

Most of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there are times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location listed in this announcement, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. This position may require occasional in-state travel with overnight stays. Rare out-of-state travel for professional development, training, grant requirements, or participation in relevant Adolescent and School Health workgroups.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Qualifications

A Master’s degree in Community Public Health, Epidemiology, Research Analyst or a closely related field AND three years of epidemiological, community health, or research analysis experience of which one year must have been in a supervising, lead worker, or project leadership role; 

OR

A Bachelor's degree in Community Public Health, Epidemiology, Research Analyst, or a closely related field AND four years of epidemiological, community health, or research analysis experience of which one year must have been in a supervising, lead worker, or project leadership role.

Desired Attributes

• Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health inequities and collaborating with diverse communities most harmed by social injustice and health inequities.
• Expertise in statistical design, data management, data visualization, and data analysis for health programs, to support policy, and for public health research. 
• Ability to interpret findings and write reports for health policy, programming, and research. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of research design methods and principles in epidemiology, health care, and education research.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 
• Proficiency in the use of statistical packages, such as STATA, SPSS, SAS, and R to analyze complex and large data sets using, for example – cross-sectional, longitudinal, and multivariate analyses.
• Skill in using data visualization tools such as Tableau or PowerBI.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate data and epidemiologic concepts to colleagues who have limited knowledge of the subject. 
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting and in collaboration with diverse internal and external partners. 
• Experience leading and coordinating projects in a team environment, and supporting and coaching research-related staff. 
• Knowledge of federal and state rules, regulations or policy related health care services, operation, and funding. Preference for knowledge related to adolescent population and/or school-based health care settings.
• Strong project and time management skills, and ability to prioritize and work independently. 
• Technology skills set to keep all data secure whether working onsite or remotely.

How to apply:

Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-145632