Public Health Data Analyst - Jackson County Health Department - (Mon-Fri, 8a-4:30p) jobs in United States
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University Health KC · 16 hours ago

Public Health Data Analyst - Jackson County Health Department - (Mon-Fri, 8a-4:30p)

positionKansas City, MO
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level

University Health KC is dedicated to improving community health, and they are seeking a Public Health Data Analyst to support Jackson County Public Health. The role involves analyzing health trends, measuring program impact, and transforming complex data into actionable insights for informed decision-making.

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Responsibilities

Support and strengthen overdose surveillance by pulling together data from EMS, hospitals, toxicology, naloxone distribution, and community partners using secure, compliant systems
Track drug supply trends and early warning signs like near-fatal overdoses, seizures, and emerging substances to help inform proactive public health responses
Evaluate public health and partner data systems to identify gaps, duplication, and opportunities for better data sharing with partners such as the Medical Examiner, Vital Records, Emergency Departments, and harm reduction programs
Analyze fatal and non-fatal overdoses, naloxone use, demographic and geographic trends, and key risk factors to better understand what’s happening and where
Build and maintain centralized dashboards, reports, and data visualizations that turn complex data into clear, actionable insights
Use data findings to help guide decision-making and support strategic investment of opioid settlement funds

Qualification

Epidemiology principlesStatistical analysis softwareData analysisProgram planningData visualizationAnalytical skillsCommon computer applicationsGIS experienceAdvanced epidemiologyInterpreting technical documentsProblem-solving skillsPresentation skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationTime management

Required

Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a closely related field
Knowledge of epidemiology principles and public health core functions
Ability to research, analyze, summarize, and present complex data
Experience with statistical analysis and data analysis software (SAS, SPSS, STATA, or R)
Knowledge of program planning, implementation, and evaluation
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Proficiency in common computer applications (Word, Excel, databases, presentations)
Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently
Ability to attend off-site meetings; valid driver's license and insurance required

Preferred

GIS experience
Advanced epidemiology experience
Ability to interpret technical and regulatory documents

Company

University Health KC

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University Health (UH) has all the things you expect from a great health system.
dateFounded in 1962
location
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.universityhealthkc.org

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1M
Key Investors
McCombs Enterprises
2023-06-01Grant· $1M

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Harold Siglar
Chief Executive Officer
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Rob Jones
Chief Technology Officer
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