HEALTH EQUITY DATA ANALYST 1 (Research Scientist 2)

Agency:   Department of Public Health 
Office:   Policy, Planning, and Statistics

Division:   Health Data & Policy

Posting ID:   21-25-0019 / 40189

Posted:   8/7/2024-8/20/2024
Salary:   Anticipated Starting Salary $5,179 a month; Full Range $5,179 - $7,341 a month  
Job Type:   Salaried 
County:   Sangamon  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU:  RC062   

 

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

 

These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number   21-25-0019 / 40189 

Agency Marketing Statement

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Health Equity Data Analyst 1 for the Health Data and Policy Division by planning, organizing, formulating and performing healthy equity activities of a highly complex, scientific and technical nature. Participates in activities and research involving methodology and modeling. Prepares reports on health equity measures.

Job Responsibilities

1.  Under direction, participates in health equity analysis projects for the Division of Health Data and Policy.
• Collects, edits, and interprets data used in population estimates, projections, and health equity.
• Review health equity and health data.
• Prepares statistical tabulations and visual displays of data for the Department website and for publication.

2.  Compiles and analyzes health equity data received from federal and state sources.
• Prepares tables and graphs on level and trends of equity measures.
• Prepares visualizations and oral and written communications for a variety of audiences including stakeholders and community members.

3.  Conducts health equity-related analyses, surveys, and research projects through consultation and fulfilling requests for health equity data.
• Conducts background research to assist in the planning of analysis, surveys and research projects.
• Conducts analysis of health equity-related data with consultation of supervisor and other leadership.
• Consults with internal and external stakeholders to identify and evaluate research projects, surveys and analysis of demographic characteristics and social determinants of health as it relates to public health and health equity.

 

4.  Prepares health equity data analysis plans and reports for census tracts and zip codes as appropriate.
• Compiles or finds input data for health equity reports and presentations.
• Evaluate the input data for accuracy, completeness and timeliness.
• Develops computational steps to produce the reports presentations.
• Reviews the output.
• Prepares reports for publication and distribution.

5.  Collaborates with professional staff in the Division on statistical data.
• Assists in computations in the analysis of data and preparing data visualizations.

6.  Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in anthropology, biochemistry chemistry, medicine, physiology, psychology, sociology, behavioral science, criminal justice, criminology, statistics, mathematics or a related science; or admission into a Ph.D. program in anthropology, biochemistry, chemistry, medicine, physiology, psychology, sociology, behavioral science, criminal justice, criminology, statistics, mathematics or a related science.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year experience, in a professional or academic setting, compiling and analyzing health equity data to interpret how race, ethnicity, culture, societal, educational, professional backgrounds, age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and social determinants of health may impact public health.
• One year experience collecting, editing, or interpreting data used in population estimates, projections, and health equity in a professional or academic setting.
• One year experience conducting health equity-related analyses, surveys, and research projects for presentation to stakeholders or state or national conferences or written communication for professional and community use in a professional or academic setting.
• One year experience using statistical software such as SAS, R, SPSS, SUDAAN, or STATA in a professional or academic setting.
• One year experience preparing population estimates and projections or experience using ACS or US Census Bureau data in a professional or academic setting.
• One year experience assisting in computations in the analysis of data and preparing data visualizations using Tableau, Power BI or other data visualization software or Excel charts/graphs in a professional or academic setting.

Work Hours:  Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm  
Work Location: 535 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5076  
Agency Contact:  DPH.HRRecruiter@illinois.gov

Posting Group:  Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; Health Services   

 

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

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