Job Description
Title: Public Health Data Analyst
Location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid work schedule)
- What are the top 5-10 responsibilities for this position (please be detailed as to what the candidate is expected to do or complete on a daily basis)?
- Responsible for the collection, review, and documentation of user requirements and the development of user stories (?3 years experience)
- Works with users to gather business requirements and define business rules
- Translates business requirements into technical specifications for the solution
- Works with developers on designing the solution
- Provides subject matter expertise (Public Health - HIV/AIDS) for project documentation
- Background in Public Health, specifically HIV/AIDS (3 years experience) What skills/attributes are required (please be detailed as to number of years of experience for each skill)?
- Master's in Public Health or equivalent 5 years experience
- Agile process experience
- Client Consulting Experience (3 years)
- Communication and Presentation Skills
- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills
Can you please provide a summary of the project/initiative which describes what's being done?
Currently there are six different systems that are used to collect and share information about people who have been diagnosed with and are living with HIV and/or STIs. These systems are eHARS, HIVLMS, CAREWare, Aphirm, MDSS, and MIDAP. When complete, the new MIDASH system will combine the functionality of all six systems into a single web based data system so that duplicate entry of information is no longer needed and everything is located in one place.
What does the ideal candidate background look like (ex: healthcare specific background, etc.)? We want to be as specific as possible with our firms so they can find the type of candidate you're looking for.
The ideal candidate has a Master's in Public Health with an emphasis in Epidemiology and has spent significant time working within a State or County Health Department, focusing on the management and implementation of HIV/AIDS programs.
Of the required skills listed, which would you consider the top 3? Please list your expectations regarding years of experience for each requirement.
Master's in Public Health or equivalent 5 years experience
Agile process experience
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills
What experience will set candidates apart from one another?
The ideal candidate will be articulate, able to work with difficult and diverse stakeholders and think critically and creatively to move the stakeholders to consensus.
What does the team structure look like - how many members and what is the break-down of the team's skill sets (ex: 1 PM, 4 Developers, etc.)?
This is an individual contributor role that will work with 1 - 2 other Business Analysts reporting up to a DDI Implementation Director, managing the project.
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