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Program Research Specialist II JR-0000769

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) contributes to the health and well-being of the people of New York State by complementing and enabling the strategic public health goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.

HRI provides best-in-class resource administration for stakeholders and programs related to the work and priorities of the Department of Health and its other partners. HRI does this through the provision of knowledge, expertise, funding guidance, and fiduciary oversight of sponsored program funding for public health and research programs in concert with community partnerships.

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from;
Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit;
Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave;
Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities;
Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses;
Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally;
And so much more!

Job Description:

Responsibilities

The Program Research Specialist II will work in the Public Health Information Group (PHIG) to contribute to the implementation of opioid surveillance activities related to the Healing Communities Study (HCS). The incumbent will work as part of a team including subject matter experts to obtain and analyze data from a variety of data sources including but not limited to death data, hospital discharge data, emergency department data. The incumbent will contribute to the development and implementation of the epidemiology, surveillance, and evaluation activities related to opioid prescription, prevention of, misuse and abuse, overdose response, and treatment of opioid use disorders for the HCS.

Specific duties will include: performing analyses of opioid-related data on emergency department visits, hospitalizations, mortality, and emergency medical services; generation and validation of opioid data and indicators for HCS; and preparing and reviewing data outputs, reports, and templates. performing analyses to assess and evaluate changes in measure results over time and across implementation sites and contributing to the development of reports and publications; communicate with internal NYSDOH partners and the Columbia University research team and contributing to ad hoc data requests and technical assistance from internal and external partners.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics/biostatistics or a related field and two years of research experience in the collection and analysis of data; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and four years of such experience; OR six years of such experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of such experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Public Health or related field and one year of experience in public health research, surveillance, or evaluation. Proficiency in data analysis, database and statistical software, interpretation, and dissemination of data for varied audiences. Experience with analyzing large public health data. Intermediate or advanced proficiency using SAS including proficient use of SAS BASE, SQL, GRAPH, STAT, ODS, MACRO.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans