Epidemiologist I
About this role
The Population Health and Research Office (PHAR) sits within the Center for Public Health Science and Innovation (PHSI) serves several important roles at the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). Broadly these include conducting research, public health surveillance, analysis and interpretation of public health data, and program evaluation support that focuses on understanding health equity and the determinants of health. With expertise in analyzing, interpreting, and disseminating Boston resident health-related data, PHAR provides core population health functions including evaluation, informatics and epidemiological support to BPHC public health programs and initiatives, policymakers, other city agencies, community organizations and residents.
DUTIES
- Works to help BPHC advance as an antiracist organization by meeting or exceeding the standards set by the BPHC Anti-Racism Policy.
- Supports the analysis and public health surveillance needs of the BPHC including factors associated with racial justice and health equity.
- Provides surveillance and epidemiological support
- Assesses racial/ethnic health inequities in Boston
- Collects, assesses, analyzes, and disseminates public health surveillance and program data and data obtained from other sources
- Performs epidemiological and statistical analyses, and prepares results for review
- Will develop expertise working with various types of data residential deaths, complex survey data, and hospital utilization data
- Works with BPHC programs to identify, analyze and interpret surveillance data relevant to program priorities
- Works with PHSI staff across units on program evaluation, data analysis for reports, presentations and data requests as necessary
- Produces statistical and epidemiological reports, including tables, charts, slides, maps and other descriptive formats
- Designs and assesses data collection systems
- Supports database quality processes by producing data quality reports for program or policy development as necessary
- Provides technical assistance to other staff as necessary
- Assures data quality, integrity and confidentiality of information
- Creates data codebooks and relevant documentation for new and existing data sets
- Disseminates results of investigations, special studies, routine surveillance, and analyses of health outcome data
- Assembles databases and other information, such as literature articles, for analysis of health problems
- Produces maps using GIS
- Attends meetings within BPHC as needed and attends meetings with other agencies and community organizations as needed
- Performs other duties as required
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism, the social determinants of health, and inequities in health outcomes as well as strategies to advance racial justice and health equity.
- Commitment to health equity and racial/social justice issues.
- Master's degree in public health or related field or BA/BS with equivalent combination of training and experience required
- Understanding of epidemiological concepts and quantitative methodologies required
- Experience analyzing public health data using SAS, SPSS, Stata and/or Epi Info required
- Experience analyzing BRFSS, YRBS, or other complex survey design data a plus
- Experience managing data using Excel, Access, Epi Info or other database software
- Excellent organizational, oral and writing skills required
- Prior supervisory experience preferred.
- Ability to work as part of a diverse team, to manage competing priorities, and to consistently meet deadlines required
- Bilingual/bicultural preferred
- Experience coding in R or Python preferred
- Experience using GIS (ArcInfo) desirable
- Experience creating effective health data visualizations desirable
Company at a glance
Welcome! We’re Boston’s public health department. We work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. We envision a thriving Boston where all residents live healthy, fulfilling lives free of racism, poverty, violence, and other systems of oppression.
Equity. Collaboration. Anti-Racism. People-Centered. Transparency. These values drive our public health work and shape how we support and empower our employees every day.
Through our policies, programs, and services, we strive to eliminate health disparities based on race, ethnicity, income, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and neighborhood. We support residents and families with over 40 programs and services that meet community needs across our neighborhoods and lifespan, including accessible community-based health and social services; community engagement and advocacy; health-promoting policies and regulations; disease and injury prevention; emergency services; and health promotion and education services. We are equally committed to investing in our people by fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment where everyone can grow, contribute and make an impact.
As the nation's oldest health department, with roots dating back to 1799, our work has evolved from the needs of then to the needs of now. We provide and support accessible, high-quality community-based health services and programming, education and resources to build a healthy Boston.
We are a group of dedicated neighbors and community members ready to meet the moment and deliver a safer, healthier Boston for our residents. Join us and grow your career in a workplace that values innovation, equity, and professional development. Explore career opportunities at careers.bphc.org.
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