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MPHI is a Michigan-based and nationally engaged, non-profit public health institute. We are a team of teams, process and content experts, dedicated to building A world where tomorrow is healthier than today!
Title: Data Analyst – Influenza/COVID
$23.43 – $31.08 / Posted Thru: 12-18-22
Location: Remote/Virtual – Must Be a Michigan Resident
Occasional In-Person Meeting Required – Lansing, MI Office
Purpose: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) epidemiologists conduct year-round statewide surveillance of respiratory illness due to influenza and non-influenza respiratory pathogens, including COVID-19 and RSV. MDHHS participates in the national RESP-NET program, which coordinates the collection of data from hospitalized influenza, COVID-19, and RSV patients in a specified catchment area. The Data Analyst – Influenza/COVID will work with the RESP-NET team in the MDHHS Enteric & Respiratory Diseases Epidemiology (ERIE) Unit, Surveillance of Infectious Disease Epidemiology (SIDE) Section of the Divison of Communicable Disease.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform data entry, data management, data analysis, and case follow-up for influenza, COVID-19, and other respiratory viral illnesses.
- Conduct medical chart reviews, data extraction, and update case reports in database.
- Assist with expansion efforts of the RESP-NET program.
- Liaise with hospitals participating in RESP-NET to carry out the grant deliverables.
- Participate in quality assurance efforts.
- Assist with disease outbreak investigations as needed.
- Assist with grant-related projects.
- Participate in state-level preparedness activities to respond to any public health emergency as needed.
- Assist and support as needed for activities and projects within the Surveillance and Infectious Disease Epidemiology Section and Communicable Disease Division.
- Report/update on a regular basis to Supervisor.
- Always represent the best interests of MDHHS and MPHI.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Science, Public Health and/or Statistics. Master’s degree with a major in epidemiology or in public health with a minimum of 12 combined graduate level term hours or 8 semester hours in epidemiology and biostatistics preferred.
Experience: One year working in public health or infectious disease.
Important Skills and Characteristics:
- Knowledge of infectious disease epidemiology.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, such as Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and familiar with email/internet browser software.
- Works well in team situations, is self-motivated, meets deadlines, and handles multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
- Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to present scientific and technical information to audiences.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: No assigned responsibility.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Standard office environment. Successful candidate is expected to observe the MDHHS dress attire and related policies. Valid motor vehicle operator’s license may be required to perform duties of the position. Occasional site visits may be required. Work location is remote/virtual with occasional in-person meetings required at our Lansing, MI office.
Contact Person/Group Frequency Purpose
Unit Manager Daily Position oversight
Section Manager Weekly Position oversight
RESP-NET Epidemiologists Daily Coordination of work
Infectious Disease Epidemiologists As needed Guidance
“For purposes of employment standards, this classification is “Non-Exempt” from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.”
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