Job Description

The Equity & Inclusion Division — Race Ethnicity, Language Disability, & Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (REALD & SOGI) Section is hiring a Health Equity Data and Policy Advisor (Operations Policy Analyst 4).

If you are interested in analyzing quality demographic data, using results to inform health equity policy and programmatic decisions; leading data and policy initiatives that have national and statewide impacts; working on emerging health equity research questions, and contributing to data informed policy decision making, then you have an exciting career awaiting for you in the Oregon Health Authority(OHA) if you apply for this position now!

The primary purpose of the Health Equity Data and Policy Advisor (Operations Policy Analyst 4) will be to lead the development and implementation of a data-informed equity policy decision-making process within OHA and ODHS. This role centers on data analysis, and use of quality REALD & SOGI data to inform equity policy recommendations and decisions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and five years professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work.

OR;

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING:
Prefer master’s degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Public Health Administration, or a related advanced degree in Statistics, Epidemiology, Data or Policy Analysis. We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience in analyzing different data sets to inform policy decisions, policy evaluation, and someone familiar with OHA or state-level data systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in collecting, analyzing, and disseminating quantitative data on race, ethnicity, language, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity from various public health or health-related data systems and sources, including compliance with federal guidelines. Additionally, we prefer candidates with knowledge and experience using innovative research methods, conducting intersectional analysis, and demonstrable experience working with quantitative public health or healthcare-related datasets of varying sizes and complexities housed in diverse data platforms. Experience and knowledge of Medicaid programs, program evaluation and the development and implementation of health care quality metrics.

What’s in it for you?

The Equity & Inclusion division is a team of passionate individuals working to identify and address health inequities. You will receive a comprehensive, competitive, and affordable benefits, leave, and wellness package, including:

• Nearly unbeatable medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• 10 hours of vacation per month
• 8 hours of sick leave per month, eligible to be used as accrued.
• 24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year, eligible to be used after 6 months of service.
• Pension and retirement programs
• Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
• A healthy work/life balance, including flexible schedules and hybrid work options for many positions.

This position is in Portland, Oregon and may require travel to Salem, Oregon and around the state and will be a hybrid mix of in office /remote work. Candidates will need flexibility to come into the office a few days a week.

Application Deadline: 5/28/2024

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

OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation, and transparency. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism.

How to Apply

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

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