Job Description:

SUMMARY

Under the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) cooperative agreement, Heluna Health and Infectious Diseases Branch (IDB) of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) are recruiting for a Research Analyst to be part of the Mycotic Diseases team.

The Research Analyst- Valley Fever will work with staff in the California Department of Public Health Infectious Diseases Branch (IDB), to improve coordination and surveillance for Valley fever (coccidioidomycosis) case and outbreak investigations. The Research Analyst’s primary responsibilities would be to support the Mycotic Diseases Epidemiologist in conducting routine and enhanced surveillance for Valley fever, a respiratory fungal disease endemic in California which has been increasing dramatically in recent years.  As needed, this position may also support other Valley fever activities such as assisting with outbreak investigation and outreach efforts and other non-Valley fever mycotic disease surveillance activities.

This position’s major responsibilities would be to collect, clean, and manage surveillance data; to conduct quality control and basic analysis of data, to assist with development of protocols and data collection tools, and to conduct patient interviews.

The hourly range for this position is $21.90/hour to $28.00/hour.

This position is grant funded through 7/31/2023 but may be extended if funding is available.

If hired for this position, applicant will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 prior to the start date; or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying the applicant for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation). The applicant will need to have the qualifying exemption.

 A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Manage, clean, and maintain data quality and completeness of existing surveillance datasets,


• Conduct basic analyses of data,


• Assist with the establishment of new protocols and data collection tools,


• Assist with the generation of data visualizations and written and oral reports,


• Establish and maintain reliable, efficient, and effective methods for communicating with team members, partners, and patients via telephone and email,


• Participate in conference calls with partners at CDPH, CDC, California LHDs, laboratories, and other state and local health departments,


• Perform other duties as directed by the DIS Chief,


• Collaborate effectively in a team environment.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with other infectious disease-related projects as time and interest allows

JOB QUALIFICATIONS 

• Ability to perform data entry, data cleaning, and data quality assessment with attention to detail,


• Knowledge and application of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements and protection of health information,


• Ability to conduct basic data analysis,


• Completes assignments in a timely and efficient manner,


• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and work independently,


• Demonstrate reliability and integrity,


• Prior knowledge and experience in use of CalREDIE, preferred,


• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with public health and healthcare professionals and patients,


• Ability to provide health education and communicate basic infectious disease information to Valley fever patients and members of the public,


• Fluency in spoken English is required; fluency in Spanish or other languages preferred. 
  

Education/Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in any field, required,


• Pursuing a graduate degree in public health, preferred,


• Experience with epidemiology and data analysis, required


• Basic knowledge and use of statistical software such as Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) or R, preferred,


• Basic knowledge and use of data visualization software such as Tableau or R, preferred Experience writing guidelines, standard operating procedures, or training materials, preferred


• Experience conducting interviews with or working with patients or research participants, preferred


• Experience with clinical terminology and interpreting laboratory testing results, preferred. 
  

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities 

• Experience with Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access; strong knowledge of Word and Excel, preferred


• Experience with Adobe products including Acrobat; strong knowledge of Acrobat, preferred


• Experience working with interview/survey software, such as REDCap, SurveyMonkey, Survey123, Qualtrics, or Microsoft Forms, preferred


• Experience working with protected health information and maintaining patient confidentiality, preferred 
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Stand                                        Frequently


• Walk                                         Frequently


• Sit                                             Frequently


• Handling / Fingering               Frequently


• Reach Outward                        Occasionally


• Reach Above Shoulder            Occasionally


• Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend       Occasionally


• Lift / Carry                               Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs


• Push/Pull                                 Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs


• See (Vision)                             Constantly


• Taste/ Smell                             Not Applicable

KEY

• Constantly                              (5+ hrs/day)


• Frequently                              (2 - 5 hrs/day)


• Occasionally                           (0 - 2 hrs/day)


• Not Applicable                       Not required for essential functions 

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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)

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