Public Health Informatician (Epi 3) Doh7284

Description
This is a full-time, permanent Epidemiologist 3 position located in the Office of the Assistant Secretary within Prevention and Community Health.
Make a difference.
You Will
Under the direction of the OAS Informatics and Advanced Analytics Unit Supervisor, the Public Health Informatician provides advanced level informatics support and leadership for innovation and data modernization by creating, maintaining, or assuring collaborative solutions for systems & tools needed for a responsive public health data infrastructure. The position sits in the OAS Informatics Unit that coordinates and conducts activities related to public health informatics and advanced epidemiologic analytics & data visualization across the division.

• Support activities required for data normalization, restructuring, and modeling.
• Work closely with the Divisional Senior Epidemiologist to create & sustain Divisional support for public health informatics.
• Perform highly complex, varied tasks – including system analysis & development, planning, policy development, project management and evaluation, as well as training functions.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Participate as an expert in the design, development, implementation, evaluation, management, and continuous improvement of public health information systems in partnership with appropriate subject matter experts (analytic, program, IT, etc.) and technology vendors.
• Provide for public health data quality and workflow improvement.
• Share processes and findings with technical, professional and general audiences through presentation, writing and internet-based data-sharing platforms.
• Provide expert public health informatics knowledge and leadership across PCH, including division-level, offices, and programs; and liaise with internal and external partners.

The incumbent may be located anywhere within the State of Washington or border cities for this remote position.
Work that matters.
Public health promotes and protects the health of the people of the state of Washington, in the communities where they live, learn, work and play.
The agency realizes that our efforts to achieve more equitable health outcomes for the communities we serve begins with our ability to operationalize and institutionalize equity throughout our internal policies, systems, and practices.
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Join a great team and lead us into the future.
The Office of the Assistant Secretary (OAS) is one of the four offices within the Division of Prevention and Community Health (PCH).
PCH serves diverse needs, from family & community health to immunizations to chronic disease & injury prevention. OAS provides leadership for divisional operations, policy, and equity work, connecting strategies and goals across our offices and between the Division and the Department's core services.
About Us.
The Department of Health (DOH) works with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state. We are committed to our cornerstone values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement (EIE) to reenergize our commitment to health for all — creating policies and conditions so everyone can live their healthiest lives. We cannot embark on this journey alone. We must collaborate with communities, community-based organizations, local public health entities, governmental partners, health care providers and systems, the private sector, Tribal Nations, and many, many more. Infusing our agency’s values into how we transform our services, go about our activities, and strengthen our core work, is critical to the bright and robust future ahead.
Learn more about our Transformational Plan.

Why DOH? We offer….

• Employees earn between 14 and 25 days of paid vacation per year depending on the length of employment.
• A commitment to work/life balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for many positions.
• A wellness program that offers education, access to healthy food, and fitness classes.
• An Infant at Work Program based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding.
• DOH is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). See https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.
• A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion that fosters an inclusive environment.
• Employee resource groups that provide forums for employees to gather and share ideas about matters that affect their personal and professional lives and support career development.
• One of the most competitive benefits package in the nation that is designed to meet the needs of you and your family. Beyond the traditional benefits such as Health, Life Insurance, Retirement, and related benefits, we offer Flex Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Assistance, Deferred Compensation and so much more.

Our Ideal Candidate.
Has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understands how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. They demonstrate resilience and outward behaviors even when confronted with others who are not open or collaborative.
Required Qualifications
Note: Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.
Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics, Health Information Sciences, Computer Science, Public Health, Science, Epidemiology, Public or Health Policy, Health Services Research, or closely related field AND six (6) years of professional experience in a healthcare or public health setting with health informatics responsibilities that include conducting and/or supporting informatics projects including scientific investigations information architecture management, and implementing data and information standards.
OR
Option 2: Master’s degree or higher from an accredited graduate school with a focus in public health, public health informatics, health care informatics, information technology, computer science, information science, public policy or health policy, statistics or related field AND four (4) years of professional experience in a healthcare or public health setting with health informatics responsibilities that include conducting and/or supporting informatics projects including scientific investigations, information architecture management, and implementing data and information standards.
OR
Option 3: Doctoral-level degree such as PhD of Informatics, Doctor of Public Health (Dr.PH.), Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.), Ph.D. Management Information Systems and Technology, Ph.D Computer Science or closely related field AND two (2) years of experience doing senior-level public health informatics work;
OR
An equivalent combination of education, professional experience, and lived experience.
Required Competencies

• Cultural Competency: Ability to interact with diverse customers and stakeholders demonstrating the integration of cultural, ethnic and gender sensitivity and competence.
• Teamwork: Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect. Builds rapport with others and develop and facilitate teamwork within different functional areas.
• Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills are required to address a variety of audiences, including local, state, and federal agencies, medical professionals, tribal governments, the legislature, the media, and the public.
• Relationship Building: Develops, maintains and strengthens relationships inside and outside the organization. Cultivates an environment of engagement, respect, active listening, trust and collaboration.
• Quality Improvement: Applies quality improvement tools to improve efficiency, accuracy and overall quality.
• Problem Solving Facilitation. Facilitate the problem-solving process by identifying and communicating key issues, encouraging others to offer solutions, acknowledging and building on good ideas, and directing the group through productive discussions. Logically integrates various ideas, intentions, and information to form effective goals, objectives, timelines, action plans, and solutions.
• Health Equity: Understands principles of health equity; driven to realize these principles through public health practice.

Application Process
Intrigued? Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:

• A current resume (without any personal pictures).
• Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led.
• A cover letter (without any personal pictures), describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.

Important Note: Do not attach any documents that include photos, letters of recommendation, or documents that contain private information (social security number, year of birth, transcripts, etc.).
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and year of birth.
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is an equal opportunity employer. DOH strives to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectful. We prohibit discrimination based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.
Union Representation
This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions
All employees engaging in work for the Department of Health must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before their hire date. The Office of Human Resources will verify proof of vaccination after an employment offer has been extended.
Please reach out to Human Resources at [email protected] if you need information on a medical or religious accommodation.
With or without an accommodation, I am willing and able to:

• Occasionally travel, as needed, either alone or with another person, overnight, for several days, in and/or out of state.
• Participate in emergency response exercises and emergency events/high-priority assignments, as assigned.
• Work Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., but willing to occasionally adjust work-schedule to meet business needs, which may include evenings and weekends. An alternative work schedule will be considered upon request and supervisor approval.

If you have questions, need alternative formats or other assistance please contact Kristina Cox at (360) 485-5249, [email protected], or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1. Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can’t log in, password or email issues, error messages).
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