Natality Research Analyst (Research Analyst 3)
JOB CODE: OHA17-0474
CLOSING DATE/TIME: 12/03/17 11:59 PM
SALARY: $3,943.00 - $5,765.00 Monthly
JOB TYPE: Permanent
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon
AGENCY: Oregon Health Authority-Public Health
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Center for Health Statistics (CHS) is recruiting for a data driven, vital record research analyst to provide analysis of collected data and disseminate it to the appropriate individuals and organizations through the use of personal contact, written reports, and publications. The Natality Research Analyst's primary emphasis is on the birth system, but will work with other databases which include abortion, marriage, divorce, Oregon registered domestic partnership, and dissolution of Oregon registered domestic partnership.
What will you do?
You will conduct edits, validity checks and quality assurance of data on
births, abortions, marriages and divorces. You will work with the registration
unit to ensure birth and abortion data are accurate and meet quality standards.
You will conduct statistical analysis of birth and abortion data. You will
assist in producing preliminary data tables on births, teen pregnancy,
marriages and divorces. You will produce tables for vital statistics annual
report and quarterly web-published tables. You will write and review narrative
for vital statistics annual report. You will conduct analysis and write special
reports and newsletter articles as needed. You will provide training and
consultation on using the birth and abortion data to research analysts in PHD
and other entities. You will assist PHD analysts to produce state health
indicators that use birth data. You will review requests for vital statistics
data from researchers and prepares data files. You will test new OVERS (Oregon
Vital Event Registration System) functionality that impacts birth and abortion
data. You will assist in overseeing the production of newsletters as needed.
What's in it for you?
Do you love to evaluate, analyze, measure and report as well as use your data
management expertise? Do you have experience as a research analyst? Do you want
to effect the system that supports convenient, stable and flexible
operations from the creation of vital records? Then this job is perfect for
you! We offer full medical, vision and dental benefits with paid sick leave,
vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year for full time
employees. If this job has your name on it, don't delay! Apply today!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in
statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and one year
experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile,
and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports;
OR
Four years of research experience using computerized applications to
independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or
statistical reports.
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
- Ability to work well with people.
- Good verbal and written communication skills and must be able to communicate information to people with different skill levels and expertise.
- Good organizational skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, SPSS, TPL, DeltaGraph, and the Internet is needed.
- Working knowledge of computers, electronic data interchange and database structures.
- Ability to solve problems related to computer programs.
- Experience in training staff to use information-system programs.
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting is essential.
- Ability to be flexible, since assignments and projects may change.
- Must be able to represent the Oregon Health Authority, Center for Health Statistics in a professional manner.
TO APPLY
Please visit the following link to complete the online application:
CONTACT INFORMATION
Cyndi Phipps-Roman
503-945-6377