Public Health Analyst II - Limited Service

at State of Vermont in Waterbury, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Department of Health is seeking a Public Health Analyst to support Vermont's Maternal Health Innovation grant. This position will be responsible for providing both analytic and evaluation support to the program.

The purpose of the State Maternal Health Innovation program is to reduce maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity by improving access to care, enhancing surveillance and data capacity, and identifying and implementing innovative interventions to improve outcomes. This position requires strong analytic skills and will use a wide range of data sources, including claims analysis. Experience with claims analysis is a plus. The position will produce reports and presentations and requires the ability to communicate effectively to clinical, policy and community audiences.

The evaluation will be supporting the selection of performance measures, examining system interventions and requires both quantitative and qualitative analyses. For example, this position should be able to code and analyze interviews and focus group data to identify themes related to patient experience. Strong interpersonal skills are required as this position will work closely with research faculty, state agencies, clinicians, and community partners. 

This full-time position is hybrid, with three days per week at the Waterbury State Office Complex required.

Please include a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and qualifications.

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. Meetings with data users and providers may require some travel, for which private means of transportation must be available. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required.