Tanaq Health · 1 day ago
Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) Subject Matter Expert (Education Focus)
Anchorage, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expTanaq Management Services (TMS) is a public health contractor dedicated to providing scientific and technical services to federal agencies. They are seeking an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) Subject Matter Expert to support cancer surveillance in population-based cancer registry operations, focusing on data quality control, training development, and technical assistance for registry operations.
Management Consulting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide NPCR Cancer Surveillance Registry Support Services to funded registries
Support the development of educational materials and resources addressing operations issues identified for dissemination to NPCR registries. Provide input and materials to client COR and SME assigned to this contract. This will include but is not limited to communication products (article summaries, text for websites, fact sheets) on cancer prevention and control topics
Develop and provide training to ETCs at NCRA Annual Education Conference
Create and deliver at least six training webinars for ETCs staffed at NPCR-funded cancer registries
Conduct analyses and assessment of barriers in cancer surveillance and cancer registry operations in funded NPCR registries to identify needs and recommend modifications or improvements in NPCR standard-setting guidance related to registry operations
Analyze programmatic issues and problems related to registry operations and identify alternative courses of action to ensure CDC staff are effectively promoting the most up-to-date cancer surveillance data collection techniques and cancer staging methodologies
Provide summary of barriers and issues identified
Provide technical input and assistance to cancer surveillance data collection standards workgroups and committees. Activities involve providing meeting minutes; conducting weekly follow-up of action items identified from meetings; drafting decision announcements related to data collection; and providing feedback reports on action items. This work results in the annual creation of the National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) Required Data items table
Provide ODS-specific technical input on approximately five standard setter projects on population-based cancer registry operations in the areas of: registry operations, data flow, data collection and submission, data editing, data quality assurance applicable standards for coding and classification, registry software systems, and staging systems. Standard setter committee meetings typically occur weekly by phone as well as two in-person meetings in conjunction with national conferences for NAACCR and NCRA
Provide technical support for evaluation and monitoring for central cancer registry organizations to improve organizational effectiveness
Qualification
Required
3-5 years working as an Oncology Data Specialist in a state cancer registry
6-10 years of public health experience in analyzing, summarizing, and publishing program, research, and surveillance results and technical documentation
Must have state central registry experience and with cancer registry IRB requirements
Knowledge of public health program concepts, practices, and procedures as they relate to cancer surveillance programs
Experience using Summary Staging 2018 and AJCC TNM staging
Extensive experience and knowledge with the NAACCR 'Data Dictionary.'
Comprehensive historical knowledge of special study requirements
Ability to provide technical assistance and consultation related to processes and procedures of a central cancer registry
Strong interpersonal skills with group facilitation leadership capabilities
Well-developed analysis and writing skills, including ability to organize complex material, propose solutions, and craft appropriate documents in multiple styles to meet different requirements and audiences
Experience with classification of diseases, cancer staging and treatment, and coding systems and standards
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational and critical thinking skills
Ability to lead and facilitate meetings and groups
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to develop and deliver presentations
Teamwork and interpersonal skills
Ability to interpret and evaluate client informational needs and to determine appropriate alternative solutions
Ability to travel as needed, including two in-person meetings per year, National NAACCR & NCRA conferences, etc
Ability to obtain government clearance
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Bachelor's degree in science, public health, or related field required
Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) credential through National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)
Preferred
Experience in the areas of cancer surveillance methods and standards for cancer registry software development and implementation including requirements development, testing, documentation, and training of users
Experience using cancer registry software tools (Registry Plus software suite)
Experienced user of Microsoft Office (including web-based applications) and SharePoint
Ability to schedule, host, and facilitate meetings on web-based platforms, such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom
Expertise in requirements management, business process, applications and systems, facilitation, and technical evaluation
Ability to evaluate and interpret end user information requirements
Experience working with/in the federal public health agency environment
Company
Tanaq Health
Tanaq Health is a division of St.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase