Job Description

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Office of the State Public Health Director (OSPHD) in Portland, Oregon has a career opportunity for a Data Modernization Informatics Lead to provide leadership in the establishment of division-wide data governance policies and related initiatives to address the informatics needs of the Public Health Division. The role will also involve maintaining a robust surveillance and reporting infrastructure for health conditions, including both communicable and chronic diseases, as well as conducting special studies on emerging diseases. The person in this position will strategize, develop, and implement innovative approaches to improve efficiency and usability of informatics systems.

This is a full-time, permanent, management service position and is not represented by a union.

For a complete list of duties and working conditions for this position, please click here.

What you will do!

As the Data Modernization Informatics Lead, you will analyze data and interoperability requirements across programs, enhancing collaboration between the Public Health Division and our partners while identifying strategic initiatives for integration and improved efficiency. This role ensures the interoperability of various health data systems; develops strategic infrastructure plans to support collaboration among multiple public health information systems and data partners; and formulates policies and procedures related to data systems.

As the Informatics Lead, you will represent the Public Health Division (PHD) by engaging in various committees, workgroups, and communities of practice. You will collaborate closely with the Data Equity, Modernization, and Informatics Manager, legislators, the Office of Information Services (OIS), the Office of State Public Health Division (OSPHD), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Public Health Informatics Institute (PHII), the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE), the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), local public health authorities (LPHAs), Tribes, other states, territories, and healthcare providers to ensure that the informatics and interoperability vision and strategies align with national objectives and goals.

What we are looking for:
Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, finance, political science or a related degree in public health and five years professional-level evaluative and planning work related to public health administration.
OR
A combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of professional-level evaluative and planning work, related to public health administration.

Desired Attributes:

• Experience in data systems and public health project management, encompassing cost estimation and the allocation of time and resources.
• Experience in public health information systems.
• Experience in the principles and practices of epidemiology, statistical analysis, and data management.
• Experience in strategic planning and aligning initiatives with organizational visions and objectives.
• Experience in the implementation of system interoperability solutions.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and data management.
• Experience in Informatics.
• Experience creating, promoting, welcoming, and maintaining a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

Working Conditions:
The work of this position may be conducted remotely with full access to needed operating systems and technology but at times will have work that needs to be conducted on-site at the Portland State Office Building, located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Requires some in-state and out-of-state travel with overnight stays to attend meetings, give presentations, make field visits, and other work group activities. Travel may be required in all weather conditions.

Salary Range: $6,901 – $10,161 Monthly

Application Deadline: 12/02/2024

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

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