Job Location: This position will be located at 930 Wildwood Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a background in data collection, data management, statistics, research methods, and/or health information analysis and presentation. The position will be in the Office of Epidemiology and will provide support to the Missouri Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) program.
- Monitor the collection of epidemiologic data for the FIMR program, analyze data, and recommend changes to ensure timely and accurate collection. Recommend best ways to collect / analyze FIMR data for program planning, monitoring and evaluation.
- Provide data analysis and project evaluation for the FIMR program and other maternal-child health improvement efforts.
- Use data analysis and reporting software (e.g., SAS, ArcGIS, Tableau, REDCap and other programs) to integrate, analyze, display and interpret various types of data related to stillbirth and infant mortality / morbidity to address health disparities and inequities in Missouri.
- Respond to data requests from federal officials, DHSS, local health departments, other stakeholders and work across multiple units / agencies to understand the system factors contributing to infant mortality / morbidity and propose data driven solutions on reducing barriers to health care access.
- Prepare annual report and other materials / presentations of FIMR data for public distribution.
Minimum Qualifications: - Master's degree
- 2 or more years of relevant experience (Substitutions may be allowed)
- Proficiency with SAS or similar statistical software packages is desired, as well as familiarity with PC desktop resources and Microsoft Office Professional software.
- The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking skills, high levels of commitment, ability to work in a team, meet stringent deadlines, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to interact with a diverse group of audiences.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
