The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is seeking a qualified individual dedicated to public health, quality of life and safety to oversee and conduct data analysis as well as collaboratively facilitate quality improvement across the Bureau and with health care facilities. Position provides guidance for analytical and evaluation activities; conducts epidemiological and statistical analyses of data to determine trends; recommends standards for and conducts data quality assurance and control; prepares and presents statistical and epidemiological reports; defines epidemiological and QI criteria for generation of reports to providers for purposes of health surveillance and quality improvement; and presents evidence-based analyses to inform the development of regulations and policies.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

Creates weekly database extracts to produce online reports of Nursing Home Survey Performance Tool. Facilitates data system transitions and updates to ensure integrity of Nursing Home Survey Performance Tool.
Assists in data analysis and reports on health care capacity, provides recommendations and methodologies to support healthcare capacity strategy among long term care settings.
Conducts epidemiological and statistical analyses of state and federal databases to determine rates, proportions, trends, incidence and prevalence of health-related topics.
Assists in the management of federally required and supplied MDS/OASIS systems including working with CMS as local liaison in maintaining operation of reporting applications and connections.
Assists the Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification by researching, analyzing and designing novel data analysis reports and tools to provide health care information to committees to inform guidelines and/or regulations to ensure high quality of care for patients in Massachusetts health care facilities.
Recommends standards for and assists in the conduct of data quality assurance and control.
In collaboration with others, prepares, reviews, and executes statistical analysis plans (SAPs).
Prepares and presents descriptive, statistical and epidemiological reports to internal and external audiences.
Conducts computer-based data analysis using SAS, Excel, and ArcGIS.
Creates, modifies, and monitors data collection projects built in REDCap.
Prepares and presents evidence-based analyses to inform the development of regulations and policies.

Preferred Qualifications :

Extensive experience in surveillance and research in public health.
Extensive experience in quantitative data analysis (using SAS and Excel) and in applying analysis and research to policy development in public health.
Demonstrated experience with reports and dashboards using Tableau and/or Power BI.
Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of epidemiological data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate analysis recommendations.
Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing licensed healthcare entities.
Awareness of geospatial data analysis including experience using ArcGIS or a similar mapping software solution.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of data quality assurance and control.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of auditing of data transactions.
Ability to adjust to evolving circumstances to meet emergency or changing program and production requirements.

Required Qualifications :

Knowledge of the principles and practices of epidemiology and biostatistics/statistics.
Knowledge of the research methods and techniques for large dataset analysis.
Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of epidemiologic, geospatial, and demographic data to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
Knowledge of the methods of statistical report writing.
Knowledge of biostatistics and survey/study design and development.
Skills for developing and implementing quality improvement programs driven by data.
Ability to utilize computer hardware, and statistical, word processing, and spreadsheet software, informatics, and applications.
Ability to give oral and written instructions in a precise and understandable manner.
Capacity to maintain accurate records and accurately record information provided orally.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
Ability to prepare statistical reports, including charts, graphs and tables as well as participate in writing the interpretation or executive summary.
Capacity to gather qualitative and quantitative information by examining records and documents.
Aptness to understand and apply the laws, rules and regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines, as applicable, governing assigned unit activities.
Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.

Location: Position is based out at the Department's Central Office located at 250 Washington Street, Boston, MA and the Marlborough Office at 67 Forest Street, Marlborough, MA.

About the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH):

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high-quality public health and healthcare services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth.

We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious diseases, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities.

DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offers services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities, and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages, and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems.

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Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request Form .

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4

Qualifications:

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional or technical experience in epidemiology, biology, biostatistics, toxicology, environmental science, environmental health, ecology, public health, chemistry, virology, immunology, bacteriology, microbiology, or statistics and (B) of which at least two (2) years must have been in a professional capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions listed below.
Substitutions:

I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in epidemiology, biology, biostatistics, toxicology, environmental science, environmental health, ecology, public health, chemistry, virology, immunology, bacteriology, microbiology, statistics, or other health-related field may be substituted for a maximum of two (2) years of the required (A) experience.*

II. A Master's degree or higher with a major in epidemiology, biology, biostatistics, toxicology, environmental science, environmental health, ecology, public health, chemistry, virology, immunology, bacteriology, microbiology, statistics, or other health-related field may be substituted for a maximum of three (3) years of the required (A) experience and one (1) year of the required (B) experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

NOTE: Educational substitution will only be permitted for a maximum of one (1) year of the (B) experience.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.