Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Goldbelt Professional Services provides public health, scientific, technical, and administrative support. The Data Analyst I will support NHSN Dialysis Event Prevention and surveillance training through user assistance, data analysis and quality improvement, training development, communications, and CDC-related response activities.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct user support guidance for the NHSN Dialysis Event module from a user perspective
- Conduct user outreach and education and provide consultation/technical assistance to dialysis provider groups, quality improvement organizations, and health departments
- Analyze the NHSN system's daily function and develop system modifications to improve data quality; track modifications
- Update surveillance forms, instructions, and protocols with improvement recommendations
- Develop data validation projects to evaluate and improve quality
- Work with Division SMEs to enhance usability of NHSN surveillance data for prevention efforts
- Manage reports, data file exchanges, and agreements between CDC and partner organizations
- Review user inquiries related to NHSN and CMS quality incentive programs and prepare response documents
- Handle inquiries, perform enrollment, and support correct application of CDC HAI definitions and data entry. Expected volume is 212 per month (range 122–415)
- Identify user/system issues requiring modification; contribute to development and prioritization of modifications
- Develop NHSN modules and electronic reporting mechanisms; communicate with users to improve interface and group functions
- Prepare and present educational trainings (20–30 annually) about NHSN
- Write and review training/educational documents and outreach messages
- Contribute subject matter support for meeting planning related to NHSN, the Coalition, and dialysis safety
- Create draft CDC communication materials promoting HAI prevention strategies
- Write/review content for the CDC Dialysis Safety webpage
- Perform data management, cleaning, and quality assessment analyses
- Perform NHSN data analyses for CMS quality incentive programs and create user reports
- Advocate with partners to increase participation in ESRD Network, NCC, and other CMS HAI prevention activities
- Develop and promote CDC infection prevention and surveillance resources
- Review and develop website materials and communications related to infection prevention, surveillance, and response
- Participate during CDC response activities and training exercises under direction of the DHQP Team Lead; duties include staffing the EOC desk to help support CDC's mission
Skills
- Knowledge of the principles, concepts, methods, and techniques of public health research and evaluation to analyze, evaluate, and provide expert advice and consultation
- Knowledge of the principles, methods, applications, and state-of-the-art technology in the position's scientific area of responsibility to provide direction and guidance on critical and complex issues
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing to make clear, convincing presentations
- Knowledge of the rules, procedures, and principles that govern intramural and extramural program development, monitoring, and evaluation
- Highly proficient in using Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint)
- Excellent judgment and decision-making; capable of working independently with ability to multitask successfully
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication in interpersonal exchanges
- Highly organized with great attention to detail
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Public Health, or related field
- 1 – 2 years of experience providing public health data analysis and manipulating, cleaning, and reporting data using a variety of statistical functions
- Highly proficient in using various statistical software (SAS, R, Python, etc.)
- Knowledge of data management systems and application of data management software
- Previous experience working with the government procedures and guidelines
- Ability to obtain and maintain CDC Public Trust Clearance
- Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Public Health, or related field
- 3 – 5 years of experience providing public health data analysis and manipulating, cleaning, and reporting data using a variety of statistical functions
- Prior experience working with the CDC is highly desired to understand the culture and environment
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Tax-deferred savings options
- Supplementary benefits
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
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