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Job Title
Supervisory Public Health Advisor

Location:
64 New York Ave. N.E.
Reference #: 14661

General Job Information
Pay Plan, Series & Grade: MS-0685-14
Salary Range: $88,545 - $123,963

Tour of Duty: 8:15 am - 4:45 pm., Monday - Friday
Area of Consideration: Open to the General Public
Promotion Potential: None
Number of Vacancies: One (1)
Agency: Department of Health
Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (AT WILL)
Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

Duties
Brief Description of Duties: This position is in the HIV/AIDS
Administration, Bureau of Surveillance and Epidemiology. Incumbent
serves as the Program Manager for the Surveillance and Epidemiology
Division, and is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing
the Division's activities, including core, incidence, and behavioral
surveillance and special research projects. Incumbent supervises
epidemiologists, statisticians, and public health advisors whose duties
include research design; data collection; data management and analysis;
preparation of epidemiologic reports, including the Integrated HIV/AIDS
Prevention, Care, and Surveillance Epidemiologic profile; epidemiologic
capacity building; and responding to data requests. Ensures that all
activities are conducted in accordance with established guidelines and
quality control measures. Applies statistical theory and methods,
including statistical software and computer programs, to solve specific
problems. Works collaboratively with bureau staff responsible for field
investigation, data management, and monitoring and evaluation to ensure
a robust surveillance system; to plan and implement epidemiologic
studies; and to disseminate data. Assists other bureaus and offices
within the Department of Health, and participates in meetings with
providers, community planning bodies, District and Federal agencies, and
other stakeholders as needed to address the surveillance and
epidemiology of HIV/AIDS and related conditions. Prepares project
proposals, reports, and scientific papers based upon original research
or evaluation. Presents findings internally and to community planning
bodies; and at local, national, and international public health
conferences.

Qualifications
Selective Placement Factor #1: Professional knowledge of the database
management software used in public health programs, including
proficiency in Microsoft Access and Excel. Incumbent must be
SAS-certified.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with
the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully
the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the
work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, at least one (1)
year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the
next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the
occupation in the organization.

Substitution of Education: A substitution of education for required
experience will be allowed as defined in OPM's Qualification Standards.
However, in order to receive credit, applicants must submit official
proof of educational attainment at the time of application.

Ranking Factors
Submission of Ranking Factors: The following ranking factors will be
used in the evaluation process. All applicants MUST respond to the
ranking factors. Please respond specifically to the ranking factor(s)
by either typing directly into the free form area provided or by pasting
from a text document. Please describe specific incidents of sustained
achievements from your experience that show evidence of the level at
which you are applying. You may refer to any experience, education,
training, awards, outside activities, etc. that include the degree to
which you possess the job related knowledge, skills and abilities
described in the ranking factors. The information given in response to
the ranking factors should be complete and accurate to the best of your
knowledge. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO ALL RANKING FACTORS WILL ELIMINATE YOU FROM CONSIDERATION.

Ranking Factor #1: Applied experience planning, directing, and
evaluating original epidemiological proposals and studies.

Ranking Factor #2: Ability to establish goals, objectives, programs,
and activities to collect and analyze data related to HIV/AIDS
surveillance or related public health program.

Ranking Factor #3: Applied experience and knowledge of disease
surveillance, epidemiologic methods and guidelines, and monitoring and
evaluation techniques, and the ability to apply this knowledge in
overseeing and conducting data management activities.

Ranking Factor #4: Supervisory experience with staff management,
directing, motivating, training and performance evaluations, in direct
relation to surveillance processes and procedures to ensure the use of
benchmark work processes leading to quality outputs.

Ranking Factor #5: Applied experience utilizing statistical software and
programs to analyze the of frequency distributions, modeling of
multivariates, sampling, analysis of variance and estimating magnitudes
in order to solve specific surveillance and epidemiologic problems.

Conditions of Employment
Other Significant Factors (At-Will): At-will employment applies to the
Management Supervisory Service (MSS). All positions and appointments in
the MSS serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be
terminated at any time with or without cause.

Employment Benefits
Employee Benefits: This is a Management Supervisory Service
appointment. Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance,
annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the District
of Columbia government's retirement plan. However, if selectee was
previously employed in the District of Columbia government under an
appointment for which he/she was eligible for Civil Service Retirement
(CSR), contributions to CSR will resume upon re-employment.

Residency Requirement
A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational
Service, Management Supervisory Service, an attorney position in the
Legal Service (series 905) other than in the Senior Executive Attorney
Service (SEAS), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series
905) who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for
the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over
non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference
points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less
than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency and maintain such
residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the
appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the
7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Information to Applicants

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must
submit official proof at the time of application.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free
Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position
will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her
immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after
conviction of or a plea of guilty to a violation of any criminal drug
statute occurring in the workplace.

How to Apply
Where to Apply (Judiciary Square): D.C. Department of Human Resources
(DCHR) Job Center located in the South Lobby at 441 - 4th Street, NW,
Washington, D.C. 20001.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of
consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given
consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration
for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of
employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore a DC
2000 job application or online job application is required to be
submitted.

Closing Statement

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the Department of Health,
Human Resources Division, Only.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights
Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq.,
(Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of
actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age,
marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation,
political affiliation, genetic information, disability, source of
income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form
of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition,
harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited
by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be
tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
 

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job
applications should be directed to HR Answers at (202) 442-9700
 

Staffing Providers, Inc.
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Biostatistician II

The Duke Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI) and the Center for HIV-AIDS Vaccine Immunology (CHAVI) has established a place of national and international leadership in the fight against major infectious diseases including the development of HIV, TB, and other vaccines.  The DHVI and CHAVI have an immediate opening for a Biostatistician II.

The Biostatistician II will assist the Director of Biostatistics in the management of the DHVI/CHAVI research data through the development, organization, and management of statistical analysis plans utilizing SAS and/or R.  In addition, the successful candidate will evaluate the effectiveness of the programs and datasets in achieving the needs of the researcher and make appropriate modifications.   The Biostatistician II will also be responsible for developing and presenting research at meetings/conferences and aiding in the preparation of journal manuscripts / grant applications for peer review.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Biostatistics (or related field) and two years of related experience.  SAS programming experience and good written and oral communication skills are required.  
A Master’s degree in Biostatistics (or related field) is preferred and may be substituted for the two years of experience.  Experience with R or WinBugs is a plus.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and three references to:

Nathan Vandergrift, Ph.D.
DHVI.Careers@notes.duke.edu
Please note “Biostatistician” in the subject line.

Duke University and Health Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Nathan Vandergrift, Ph.D.
DHVI.Careers@notes.duke.edu
Please note “Biostatistician” in the subject line.

Staffing Providers, Inc.
20533 Biscayne Blvd #325
Aventura Florida 33180
www.StaffingProviders.com
W/MBE State of Flrida Certified    

Post-Graduate Fellowship
Seattle, WA

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation is seeking a Post-Graduate Fellowship in Seattle.  The Post-Graduate Fellowship is an intensive training program that provides opportunities both for self-directed research and interdisciplinary collaboration in health metrics. Strong candidates for this program have graduate-level training in quantitative methodology from one of the following areas: health policy, economics, mathematics, computer science, statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, health services, demography, engineering, physics, medical sciences, or other related fields.  The Post-Graduate Fellowship (PGF) combines academic research, education and training, and professional work with progressive, on-the-job training and mentoring from an illustrious group of professors and researchers.

The purpose of the fellowship is to: Enhance skills in conducting in-depth, methodological research on a variety of global health topics with mentoring from faculty and researchers who are the leading minds in their fields.  Advance knowledge of quantitative analytical methodologies and their application to global health.  Develop understanding of the current global health landscape and its challenges.  Strengthen the ability to design and implement research projects and mentor junior researchers.  Prepare fellows for future positions in academia, national health agencies, international organizations, and foundations.

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation is a new organization at the University of Washington. Its mission is to monitor global health conditions and health systems as well as to evaluate interventions, initiatives, and reforms. It uses cutting-edge techniques to tackle some of the most difficult and critical questions in global health and find answers that will become the foundation for better policies and, ultimately, better health.

IHME fellows work in one or two of six IHME focus areas: Generating systematic estimates of health outcomes, including mortality, causes of death, and the overall burden of disease.  Measuring the coverage of specific health interventions and  estimating the quality of care.  Tracking, measuring, and analyzing donated funding for health and how it affects national government health spending.  Estimating the costs and effectiveness of health service delivery platforms and interventions.  Conducting impact evaluations of policies, interventions, and  programs and assessing health system performance.  Developing survey instruments and creating analytical tools to harness the value of data from national and international health information systems and from locally available sources.

Fellows receive training through on-the-job research, methods workshops, access to University of Washington courses, and on-site lectures and seminars.  Fellows contribute directly to IHME's research agenda through their involvement in work groups, development of new methods, and managing and driving research projects to meet deliverables.  Post-Graduate Fellowships are appointed at IHME for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year upon mutual agreement. The salary is $50,000. As University of Washington employees, fellows are eligible for an insurance benefits package that includes a choice among several medical and dental insurance plans, life insurance, and long-term disability. Please note that there is no retirement package included with this appointment.

QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered for a Post-Graduate Fellowship, candidates must have the following: A Ph.D. or MD.  A strong quantitative background.  Advanced research experience, especially with data analysis and statistical methods.

TO APPLY: Applications for the IHME Post-Graduate Fellowship are due February 15  and must include: 1. A cover letter that includes: Your full contact information (address, phone number, and email).  The name, affiliation, and full contact information of three  references.  Which of IHME's areas of work you are most interested in.  How you learned about the program.  2. Your curriculum vitae or resume.  3. A personal statement describing your interest in IHME and your professional and academic interests and objectives. Personal statements should be between 750 and 1,000 words.  4. Three sealed letters of recommendation.  5. The educational transcript from your highest degree attained. If your transcripts are not in English, please also provide a listing of all coursework with grade and credit hour information.  6. An English reprint of your most significant publication or research paper.  7. Proof of proficiency in English for candidates whose native language is not English. Candidates who have completed a degree wholly in English can provide a copy of their degree.

All other candidates should send a copy of their scores on an approved English language test, specifically: * The Princeton Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): For the paper-based test, minimum overall score of 600, including a minimum score of 5.0 in the test of written English; for the computer-based test, minimum overall score of 250, including a minimum score of 5.0 in the test of written English; for the Internet-based test, a minimum overall score of 100, including a minimum score of 24 in the test of written English.  * The British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS): A minimum score of 7.0 overall, including a minimum score of 7.0 in the written component.

Applications can be mailed to: Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, Attention: PGF Program, 2301 Fifth Ave., Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98121, USA.  CVs/resumes and personal statements may be emailed to pgf@healthmetricsandevaluation.org.  More information about the PGF program and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation can be found at: http://www.healthmetricsandevaluation.org

 

pgf@healthmetricsandevaluation.org.

Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, Attention: PGF Program, 2301 Fifth Ave., Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98121, USA.

Community Science, an award-winning organization committed to building
the capacity of organizations and institutions to develop healthy, just
and equitable communities, is recruiting for a Senior Associate who can
help us take the professional practice of social change to a higher
level. This is a great opportunity for someone to apply their evaluation
and other community capacity building skills as part of some of the most
innovative national and local community building initiatives within a
unique organizational setting.  The full position description can be
found at www.communityscience.com/careers . If you are interested
in this position, or know someone who may be, please feel free to
contact Community Science at 301-519-0722 x100 or write
careers@communityscience.com. To learn more about what it is like to
work at Community Science, click here


Senior Associate in Research & Capacity Building
(Washington, DC Area)

Summary

Community Science is recruiting for a Senior Associate with expert level
knowledge, skills, and experience in: 1) systems and community change to
promote healthy communities, youth, and families in order to address
social problems such as health inequities, health promotion, prevention
(substance abuse, violence, HIV, and crime), and 2) community
organization and development, community capacity building, or community
building.

 

Responsibilities

A Senior Associate's primary responsibilities are to develop and market
projects, manage projects, conduct research and evaluation and provide
technical assistance.  Persons in this position will direct national and
local projects using evaluation, technical assistance, knowledge
management, and other capacity building methods, as well as conduct
research and development projects.  Senior Associates are expected to
develop and support their own practice (projects) and to work on other
Community Science efforts.

 

Qualifications

*   Masters or doctoral degree (preferred) in social science, public
health, or related fields; 10 - 15 years prior experience in the
implementation of research or evaluation of community based or systems
change projects.  Demonstrated proficiency in qualitative and
quantitative research.

*   Prior project management and staff supervisory experience,
particularly in a contracting environment.  

*   Successful track record in leading proposal and other business
development activities

*   Strong communication skills including publications in scientific or
practitioner outlets.  A writing sample is requested at the time of
application.

 

About Community Science

Since 1997, Community Science has provided an integrated approach to
building the capacity of organizations and institutions, helping to
develop healthy, just and equitable communities.  Our greatest strength
is the study of community and system change.  From day one, our
objective has been simple: to develop the knowledge necessary to address
social problems in a way that benefits all. We are strongly committed to
the professional development of our members and to a culturally diverse
staff to enhance our ability to work with different communities.

 

To apply:

Send resume, writing sample (single authored), and references to:

Community Science - SA

438 North Frederick Avenue, Suite 315

Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Fax: (301) 519-0724

careers@communityscience.com

www.communityscience.com
 

David Levy 301-519-0722 x100
or careers@communityscience.com

McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm with 82 offices in 43 countries, advising the top management of leading companies and institutions on issues of strategy, organization, technology and operations. Our mission is twofold: to help our clients make positive, lasting and substantial improvements in their performance and to build a great Firm that is able to attract, develop, excite and retain exceptional people.
 

Position Description
Senior Biostatistician/ Epidemiologist/Health Economist
 

THE GLOBAL HEALTHCARE PRACTICE
The Firm serves multiple industries and is organized around industry-specific Practices. Since 2000, our Global Healthcare Practice, which consists of 70 partners, 200 clinicians and over 500 consulting staff, has undertaken over 4,200 healthcare studies. The practice consists of two segments: a Healthcare Payor and Provider segment, which also includes the Health Systems Group, and the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Products segment.
The Healthcare Payor and Provider practice (HPP) creates new solutions to challenges facing health care organizations. We advise clients on organization, marketing, and strategy; health care reform; analysis of market trends and epidemiological data. We also help companies find ways to grow and provide strategic guidance, research, and analytical support in launching new products and services. The practice serves three types of clients: healthcare payors (i.e. private insurance companies, HMOs, NHS, etc), providers (i.e. academic medical centers, hospital systems, physicians) and health system leaders (governments) on a broad range of strategic, organizational and operations effectiveness issues.
 

Since 2002, McKinsey’s Health Systems Group (HSG) has led work related to the third segment of the HPP practice. We serve governments worldwide to help them build and improve their health systems. We have participated in major health systems reform programs in regions and countries as diverse as the UK, Scandinavia, Cyprus, Canada, US, Egypt, Singapore, the Middle East and Tanzania. We have helped them to fundamentally improve health outcomes through policy and organisational reforms that have increased access to health services, improved quality of care, and helped governments and their citizens to more effectively utilise health resources.
 

The Health Systems Institute (HSI) works to fundamentally improve health outcomes around the world by helping our clients to increase access to health services, improve quality of care, most effectively utilize health resources and deliver better patient experiences. We will do this by becoming the leading provider of meaningful and credible health systems performance information, analysis and advice to health system leaders.
 

PURPOSE OF POSITION
Overview: As a high achiever with an entrepreneurial mindset, you will be able to apply your proven analytical and strategic skills to build sophisticated datasets and analysis. You will work as an integral member of our project teams to respond to the need for credible data and analysis on health system performance, helping healthcare leaders make healthcare reform decisions
 

Detailed Description: Successful candidates will achieve significant impact by applying their understanding of healthcare and health data to modeling, providing expert data analysis support in areas such as operational efficiency, productivity and system quality to McKinsey client service teams. Your specific contributions will vary depending on your skills and experience, but could include:

 Client service/ Client development
- Work as an integral member of Client Service Teams to inform and guide data collection, develop quantitative analysis using existing data and give oral and written presentation of findings
- Lead efforts to develop health-specific diagnostic tools (database, framework, analytical data metrics) that shall be piloted, refined, stored and disseminated, including new delivery approaches and service models
- Build, maintain, and leverage a network of relationships with external healthcare data modeling experts in order to provide teams with industry/functional-specific trend expertise
- Assist leaders in proactively identifying new client situations and topics where the Practice can deliver substantial, lasting value through analytical service offerings

 Knowledge building/ Knowledge transfer
- Undertake independent analysis and modeling of healthcare statistics and trends, and producing internal documents and tools
- Develop and codify knowledge of key health datasets and databases globally
- Make substantive, intellectual contributions to knowledge efforts through problem structuring, research, and analysis
- Participate in the preparation of speeches and articles
 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
General Qualifications:
The Senior Biostatistician/Epidemiologist/Health Economist serves as the point person for many core Practice activities and therefore must demonstrate excellent strategic capabilities, a strong sense of entrepreneurship, and an ability to engage effectively with consultants. Therefore, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop networks are of high importance. The successful candidate will also already have many of the problem-solving and analytical skills that make our work insightful. McKinsey provides a supportive working environment that helps you develop these further and acquire many new skills through access to world class training, effective day-to-day coaching and exposure to leading edge thinking.

 Specialist

- Computing: Statistical software (SAS + ideally R), database querying (MS Access, MS SQL Server), spreadsheet development (Excel), programming (ideally VB + R)
- Numerical skills: Mathematics and (bio) statistics, quantitative problem solving and model abstraction
- Statistical analysis: Experience in statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, clustering, prediction modeling, survival analysis, epidemiologic causal modeling, experimental design
- Presentation skills: clear oral and written presentation of methodology and findings to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- Health background: Experience in epidemiology and/or health informatics is required

 Expert

In addition to all of the above,
- Health system expertise: Several year of work experience in epidemiology and/or bio-informatics. In-depth knowledge of at least 2 health system domains [health system financing, quality, workforce, organisational structures]
- Statistical analysis: Solid expertise and several years of work experience at a senior level in different kinds of statistical analysis as listed above
- Model building and programming: Development of spreadsheet and database models, data collection templates and automated reporting tools
 

Background/Education:

• You will demonstrate solid skills in statistical and data analysis, sound business insight, impressive and relevant career development and a strong academic record
• Strong academic record to PhD level is required, with a Masters in Biostatistics, Applied Epidemiology, Health Informatics or a similar degree in analysis of health-related data. MBA, MPH or Masters in Health Policy is desirable
• Previous work experience may include working in a top research & data analysis firm, strategy consulting, top tier accounting or International Health bodies. Impressive and relevant career development and academic background
• Statistical and data analysis, sound business insight, expertise in Epidemiology and Health System components (financing, capacity planning, quality) is a strong advantage
 

CAREER TRACK
Various progression options are available to Analytical Experts:
• Further development along the "Analytical Career Track" towards the position “Senior Analytical Expert". This position represent the most senior Analytics positions within McKinsey & Company and will provide substantial co-leadership opportunities in building distinctive proprietary heath system performance knowledge such as leading international benchmarking surveys, playing a leadership role in priority knowledge projects and shaping external communications in the area of health systems reform

• Switching to a management position: Analytical Experts may apply for open internal practice Manager positions. As a Manager, individuals carry multiple operational responsibilities such as co-ordinating knowledge building within the practice, HR activities, performance controlling and reporting, as well as leading a group or network of analytics professionals

• Switching to McKinsey's consulting tracks: Analytical Specialists and Experts may apply for a track change towards consulting. For such candidates, the Firm provides 2 options: First, the generalist associate track, and second, the expert track. Both tracks are "up-or-out" and "electable", i.e., they provide the opportunity to get elected as a partner of the Firm. In both consulting tracks, individuals must spend at least 70% of their work on serving clients directly
• There may be additional opportunities to transition to related roles within the McKinsey Health Systems Institute

COMPENSATION/RELOCATION
We offer a competitive starting salary, and experts qualify for a discretionary performance-based bonus, which last year ranged up to 20% of base salary. There is also an attractive benefits package including a contribution to pension fund equal to 12% of base salary plus bonus. We will also offer relocation for this position.

LOCATION
Waltham, Massachusetts (20 minutes west of Boston)
 

APPLICATION/DEADLINE
Please contact Mykyung Kang, McKinsey Recruiter, to submit your application and/or to discuss this position further:

Mykyung_Kang@mckinsey / 781-522-3223
We are actively hiring this position for a December 2009/January 2010 start date

Research Associate

The George Washington University (GWU ) School of Public Health and Health Services and the West Virginia Bureau of Public Health has been funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to conduct a Dissemination-Implementation Research Program (2008-11). The aim of this RO1 is to evaluate the level of adoption and behavioral impact of evidence based tobacco treatment methods for pregnant smokers for a state-wide perinatal program. This collaborative project needs a Research Associate to assist in project implementation. Specific functions will involve:

1. Manage data and quality control procedures for research databases.
2. Aiding in the development of the program and provide administrative and organizational support to the Primary Investigator and Deputy Director for all project-related activities.
3. Editing, updating, and contributing to publications.
4. Serving as liaison with the project site(s).

Basic Qualification: Applicant must have
• earned a masters degree in Health Education, Health Behavior, or Health Promotion from a CEPH accredited program or school of public health.
• experience using Teleform system.
• ability to analyze data using SAS.
• previous experience writing peer-reviewed journal articles for publication.
• previous experience managing and maintaining research databases.
• strong written and oral communication skills in English.

Application Procedure: Interested applicants should send the following documents:
1. A letter of interest with specific documentation of the criteria;
2. Current curriculum vitae or resume.

Electronic submission is preferred. Review of application will continue until position is filled. Only complete application will be considered. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged.

The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
 

Please submit all materials to Kalpana Ramiah, Research Scientist and Deputy Director, Prevention Research Center, Department of Prevention and Community Health, The George Washington University, 2175 K Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20037. sphkxr@gwumc.edu

The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
 

Title: Statistical Analyst
Company: BioStat Solutions, Inc.
Job Location: Mt. Airy, MD
Education Level: M.S. in Statistics, Biostatistics or related field
Contact information: hr@biostatsolutions.com
 

Job Description / Key Responsibilities
Perform statistical analysis / programming on pharmacogenetic and clinical
projects in collaboration with the team of statistical geneticists, statisticians, and
statistical analysts at BioStat Solutions, Inc.
 

Specific Responsibilities include:
• Collaborate with the team of statistical geneticists, statisticians, and
statistical analysts
• Provide programming support on a wide range of statistical projects that
may include: mixed modeling, general linear modeling, logistic regression,
variance components, repeated measures, etc
• Recommend and implement appropriate statistical methodology
• Conduct peer-review quality assurance / quality control on programs and
work products from colleagues
• Maintain proficiency with respect to SAS programming and statistical
methodology
• Responsible for assisting in the communication of study results via
regulatory submissions, and manuscripts, as well as for communicating
one-on-one with key customers.
• Assist or respond to regulatory queries working in collaboration with other
statistical colleagues.
• Ensure validation and replication of tools and systems, where applicable
and stay informed of technological advances.
 

Minimum requirements:
• M.S. in Statistics, Biostatistics or related field
• Strong working knowledge of statistics and statistical software and SAS.
• Ability to adapt and interact in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must read, write and speak fluent English
• Understand relevant disease states in order to enhance the level of
customer focus and collaboration.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the
United States. BioStat Solutions, Inc. does not anticipate providing
sponsorship for employment visa status for this position

Contact information: hr@biostatsolutions.com
 

Title: Statistical Geneticist
Company: BioStat Solutions, Inc.
Job Location: Mt. Airy, MD
Education Level: Ph.D. or MS with 3 years experience
Contact information: hr@biostatsolutions.com
 

Job Description / Key Responsibilities
Conduct pharmacogenetic and statistical analyses
Specific responsibilities include:
Statistical consulting on pharmacogenetic studies, clinical trials and research
projects in service of the pharmaceutical, biotechnical and research industries
• Work in a team environment on pharmacogenetic and statistical analysis
projects
• Communicating with clients to ensure goals and expectations of each project
are met
• Writing statistical analysis reports (SARs) describing methodology / results to
clients
• Conducting pharmacogenetic and statistical analyses including, but not
limited to: genetic association on both binary and quantitative traits in SNP
genotyping studies, linkage analysis, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic
analysis, clinical statistics, power and sample size evaluation, genotypic and
phenotypic quality control, covariate selection, haplotype analysis, population
stratification and epistatic interactions
• Implementation of a wide range of statistical methodology including, but not
limited to: mixed modeling, general linear modeling, logistic regression,
variance components, repeated measures, likelihood-based statistics,
multiple comparison adjustments, permutation testing, bootstrapping and
survival analysis
 

Minimum requirements:
• Advanced degree in biostatistics, quantitative genetics, epidemiology or
related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of statistical approaches as they relate to the field of genetics
• Ability to adapt and interact in a team environment
• Strong programming skills (SAS and/or R preferred)
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United
States. BioStat Solutions, Inc. does not anticipate providing sponsorship for
employment visa status for this position
• Must read, write and speak fluent English

Contact information: hr@biostatsolutions.com
 

Title: Statistician
Company: BioStat Solutions, Inc.
Job Location: Mt. Airy, MD
Education Level: Ph.D. or MS with 3 years experience
Contact information: hr@biostatsolutions.com

Job Description / Key Responsibilities
Conduct pharmacogenetic and statistical analyses
Specific responsibilities include:
Statistical consulting on pharmacogenetic studies, clinical trials and research
projects in service of the pharmaceutical, biotechnical and research industries
• Work in a team environment on pharmacogenetic and statistical analysis
projects
• Communicating with clients to ensure goals and expectations of each project
are met
• Writing statistical analysis reports (SARs) describing methodology / results to
clients
• Conducting pharmacogenetic and statistical analyses including, but not
limited to: genetic association on both binary and quantitative traits in
SNP genotyping studies, linkage analysis, pharmacokinetic and
pharmacodynamic analysis, clinical statistics, power and sample size
evaluation, genotypic and phenotypic quality control, covariate selection,
haplotype analysis, population stratification and epistatic interactions
• Implementation of a wide range of statistical methodology including, but not
limited to: mixed modeling, general linear modeling, logistic regression,
variance components, repeated measures, likelihood-based statistics,
multiple comparison adjustments, permutation testing, bootstrapping and
survival analysis

Minimum requirements:
• Advanced degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of statistical approaches transferable to biological analyses
• Knowledge of biological processes and / or genetics highly preferred
• Ability to adapt and interact in a team environment
• Strong programming skills (SAS and/or R preferred)
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United
States. BioStat Solutions, Inc. does not anticipate providing sponsorship for
employment visa status for this position
• Must read, write and speak fluent English

Contact information: hr@biostatsolutions.com
 

Organization – Healthcare Consulting Firm
Integrity Management Services, LLC
5911 Kingstowne Village Parkway, Suite 210
Alexandria, VA 22315
www.strategicm.com

Job Title: Healthcare (Medicare/Medicaid) Data Analyst
Classification: Biostatistics/ Health Care Data Analysis /Health Care Policy/ SAS Data Analyst/ Professional Coder
Position Description: 
Integrity Management Services, a leading health care consulting firm in the Washington D.C. area is seeking an experienced Data Analyst to conduct various health care data analysis projects to help detect patterns of potential fraud and abuse within the health care industry. The Data Analyst should possess strong analytical skills and able to use statistical software such as SAS, SQL, SPSS, as well as Business Objects, MS Excel, and MS Access. In addition, knowledge and experience with IBM Mainframe SAS, JCL, and TSO is a plus.
Specifically, the analyst should possess base SAS programming knowledge and intermediate level experience with SAS macros, PROC REPORT, SAS/GRAPH procedures, SAS ODS, PROC UNIVERIATE, PROC TTEST, PROC MEANS, and PROC FREQ. The analyst should also have experience applying statistical concepts including t-tests and chi-square, to large datasets.
The Data Analyst should have experience with analyzing and interpreting data, maintaining and manipulating large datasets, ensuring integrity of the data, performing quality assurance, and formally writing results for submission in final reports. Additionally, the Analyst will research specific regulatory and industry information regarding Medicare and Medicaid to help formulate hypotheses for data analysis projects. The Analyst should be comfortable with both quantitative and qualitative analysis and working on multi-faceted projects. Experience and knowledge of health care claims data is preferred (e.g. familiarity with ICD-9 codes, physician specialty codes, pharmaceutical data, provider identifiers, etc.). Current contracts deal primarily with Medicaid data and Medicare Part A, B and D data. Professional coders with data analysis experience and/or SAS knowledge are encouraged to apply.
The Data Analyst will work independently as well as collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team consisting of other data analysts, statisticians, DBAs, IT operations staff, regulatory analysts, and various senior subject matter experts. The Data Analyst should be able to effectively communicate with and between technical and non-technical end users, providing clear explanation and documentation of procedures used and results obtained from data analysis tasks. Opportunities for training and growth are available.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will possess an undergraduate or graduate degree (e.g. MPH, MPP, Health Information Management, Health Policy, Statistics, Economics, etc.) with extensive quantitative methods/statistical coursework, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field, combined with 2 years of data analysis experience within the healthcare industry. Knowledge of basic data analysis techniques and familiarity with SAS, SQL, or similar programs required. Experience with regulatory analysis, specifically Medicare and/or Medicaid and knowledge of health care claims data is required. Enthusiastic individuals who can work effectively in both a team setting as well as independently is a must!
All candidates MUST pass a background check and drug screening prior to employment. Local candidates preferred.

Organization Description
Integrity Management Services, LLC (IMS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Strategic Management Systems, Inc., specializing in assisting government healthcare organizations prevent and detect fraud and abuse in their programs. With a highly professional staff of data analysts, statisticians, medical professionals, auditors, investigators, evaluators, and regulatory analysts, IMS focuses on helping ensure the integrity of healthcare program regulations and policy. Services offered by IMS include: Data aggregation and claims analysis, Regulatory Analysis, Audits, Investigations, Evaluations, Program compliance, oversight, and review.

PLEASE NOTE: The Integrity Management Services, LLC website is currently under construction. However, please refer to our corporate website, Strategic Management, for more information. www.strategicm.com

Strategic Management (SM) is a leading health care consulting firm providing regulatory and corporate compliance risk management services with a focus on ethics and corporate integrity. Specializing in health care management consulting since 1992, SM brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge and experience to the compliance risk issues facing health care organizations. Whether working with a large health care delivery system, a multi-state managed care organization, publicly traded health services organization, or a federal or state government agency, SM provides a wide range of business and operational management solutions to help clients better respond to compliance needs and succeed in the complex regulatory and compliance environment of the nation's health care system.
SM’s key strength is its unique understanding of the intersection between government oversight and private industry business operations within the health care environment. By employing numerous consultants with hands-on experience in federal agencies such as the OIG, CMS, and FBI, as well as senior staff experienced in private sector health care administration, academia, oversight associations, law, information technology, and other key areas, SM can provide regulatory and compliance risk management solutions that are unmatched in the health care industry.
Salary
$50-55K (Commensurate with experience)
Contact Information
Interested candidates should email resumes to IMSJobs@strategicm.com.

IMSJobs@strategicm.com.

CDM has immediate openings for three, part-time, temporary research assistants.  Positions are through January 2010, with possibility for continuing employment after that date.  Research assistants must work between 15-20 hours per week on 4-5 days and be available to work over most of the winter break.  Some flexibility with schedule is possible.

Company
The CDM Group, Inc. is a minority-owned management consulting firm.  Part of CDM’s work involves conducting national and local research studies on health, education, and well-being, often focused on children and families.  
Department
Research and Evaluation Center
Study
The Health Behavior in School-Aged Children: US Survey (HBSC) is part of a cross-national research study, funded by NIH, which seeks to improve our understanding of young people's overall health and well-being and their health behaviors, within their social context.  The NEXT Generation Health Study (NEXT), also funded by NIH, is a four-year longitudinal study examining the health and health status of older adolescents as they transition to young adulthood (10th grade to one-year post high school).  NEXT focuses more directly diet, exercise, substance use, risky driving behavior, and dating violence.
Overall responsibility
Under the direction of the Project Director, the Research Assistants will be key members of the study team and support the research staff by performing research activities necessary for the preparation, coordination, collection and processing of student and administrator surveys for HBSC and NEXT.   
 Key areas of responsibility
•    Maintain MS Access-based field management database and spreadsheets
•    Prepare, ship, and track project mailings in a timely fashion
•    Organize and maintain electronic and paper files
•    Assist Project Coordinators and work directly with schools to coordinate data collection visits
•    Data entry and verification
•    Assist with training of field staff
•    Assist in the development of recruitment and data collection project materials and study protocols
•    Participate in weekly research meetings
Qualifications
•    At a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
•    Proficiency with MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.  Experience with SAS a plus.
•    Ability to handling multiple tasks with exceptional organizational skills and superior attention to detail
•    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
•    Strong communication skills, professional demeanor, team orientation
•    Ability to lift 25 lb packages
•    Research experience a plus.
Salary and Benefits

Salary is $15.00/hour.  CDM, located in beautiful office space adjacent to the Bethesda Metro, offers a collegial environment and growth opportunities.

Send cover letter and resume to mdelio@cdmgroup.com if you meet the requirements and are interested in the positions.  


Equal Opportunity Employer

mdelio@cdmgroup.com

The George Washington University - Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) Partnership for Pediatric AIDS and Public Health is currently seeking a research assistant to conduct an inventory of resources on pediatric HIV care and treatment.

The Research Assistant’s responsibilities will be to collect resources on pediatric HIV care and treatment in resource-limited settings, including training materials, clinical support tools, best practices, and guidelines, and to organize them into a matrix that will be used to support EGPAF initiatives and programs in this area.

The RA will work under the direction of personnel in EGPAF’s Global Technical Policy Unit and the GWU-EGPAF Partnership Executive Coordinator.

This is a part-time, hourly position ($14/hour) at the Research Assistant level. The anticipated duration is approximately one month.

Requirements:

1.    Bachelor’s degree and enrollment in the GWU SPHHS Epidemiology or Biostatistics MPH program required
2.    Strong organizational skills
3.    Ability to work independently
4.    Knowledge of HIV in an international context preferred

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV via email to Ms. Michelle Gill, GWU-EGPAF Partnership Executive Coordinator, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, GWU SPHHS, at sphmxg@gwumc.edu.  Only complete applications will be considered.  

The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Ms. Michelle Gill, GWU-EGPAF Partnership Executive Coordinator, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, GWU SPHHS, at sphmxg@gwumc.edu.

CDM has immediate openings for three, part-time, temporary research assistants.  Positions are through January 2010, with possibility for continuing employment after that date.  Research assistants must work between 15-20 hours per week on 4-5 days and be available to work over most of the winter break.  Some flexibility with schedule is possible.

Company
The CDM Group, Inc. is a minority-owned management consulting firm.  Part of CDM’s work involves conducting national and local research studies on health, education, and well-being, often focused on children and families.  
Department
Research and Evaluation Center
Study
The Health Behavior in School-Aged Children: US Survey (HBSC) is part of a cross-national research study, funded by NIH, which seeks to improve our understanding of young people's overall health and well-being and their health behaviors, within their social context.  The NEXT Generation Health Study (NEXT), also funded by NIH, is a four-year longitudinal study examining the health and health status of older adolescents as they transition to young adulthood (10th grade to one-year post high school).  NEXT focuses more directly diet, exercise, substance use, risky driving behavior, and dating violence.
Overall responsibility
Under the direction of the Project Director, the Research Assistants will be key members of the study team and support the research staff by performing research activities necessary for the preparation, coordination, collection and processing of student and administrator surveys for HBSC and NEXT.   
 Key areas of responsibility
•    Maintain MS Access-based field management database and spreadsheets
•    Prepare, ship, and track project mailings in a timely fashion
•    Organize and maintain electronic and paper files
•    Assist Project Coordinators and work directly with schools to coordinate data collection visits
•    Data entry and verification
•    Assist with training of field staff
•    Assist in the development of recruitment and data collection project materials and study protocols
•    Participate in weekly research meetings
Qualifications
•    At a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
•    Proficiency with MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.  Experience with SAS a plus.
•    Ability to handling multiple tasks with exceptional organizational skills and superior attention to detail
•    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
•    Strong communication skills, professional demeanor, team orientation
•    Ability to lift 25 lb packages
•    Research experience a plus.
Salary and Benefits

Salary is $15.00/hour.  CDM, located in beautiful office space adjacent to the Bethesda Metro, offers a collegial environment and growth opportunities.

Send cover letter and resume to mdelio@cdmgroup.com if you meet the requirements and are interested in the positions.  


Equal Opportunity Employer

mdelio@cdmgroup.com

Research Participation Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Health Statistics
Hyattsville, MD

Project CDC-NCHS-2010-0003
A project is available in the Office of Analysis and Epidemiology, National Center for Health Statistics, at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Hyattsville, Maryland.
Responsibilities:
Successful candidates will conduct epidemiological environmental health research. Using national health survey data combined with climate and pollution-related exposure measures, the research participant will investigate potential relationships between climate and health. Other activities may include disseminating research results through one or more research papers and presentations

Requirements:
Candidates should have a Master’s or Doctoral degree in epidemiology, environmental health, statistics, or a related field, good working knowledge of statistical applications in SAS or Stata, and data management skills. Experience in statistical analysis and in managing large datasets required; knowledge of survey methods and technical writing skills advantageous.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.

The appointment is for one year and may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC, based on project needs and priorities and is subject to availability of funds. The participant will receive an annual stipend depending on educational level, work experiences and complexity of the project. The participant must show proof of health and medical insurance. The appointment is full time at CDC in the Hyattsville, Maryland. Participants do not become employees of CDC or the program administrator and there are no fringe benefits paid.
The Research Participation Program for CDC is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education.

To be considered, send a resume to Tasha Powell via email at tasha.powell@orau.org or via fax at (865) 241-5219 by November 9, 2009. Please reference project CDC-NCHS-2010-0003. For additional program information refer to http://www.orau.gov/cdc.
 

Tasha Powell via email at tasha.powell@orau.org or via fax at (865) 241-5219

• Maintain MS Access-based field management database and spreadsheets
• Prepare, ship, and track project mailings in a timely fashion
• Organize and maintain electronic and paper files
• Assist Project Coordinators and work directly with schools to coordinate data collection visits
• Data entry and verification
• Assist with training of field staff
• Assist in the development of recruitment and data collection project materials and study protocols
• Participate in weekly research meetings

• At a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Experience with SAS a plus.
• Ability to handling multiple tasks with exceptional organizational skills and superior attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, professional demeanor, team orientation
• Ability to lift 25 lb packages
• Research experience a plus.

Mary Ann D'Elio.  All resumes should be sent to mdelio@cdmgroup.com.
 

ARD, Inc. (http://www.ardinc.com) is accepting expressions of interest
from highly qualified technical specialists for a USAID funded five year
agricultural project in Southern Sudan.  The overall reaching goal of
this program is to reduce poverty and food insecurity in Southern Sudan
by means of rapid increase in agricultural productivity in selected
commodities, increased trade, and improved capacity of producers,
private sector and public sector actors.

ARD*s Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist (M&E) will be responsible
for supporting the project team across all its locations to ensure that
performance monitoring and results reporting across the entire program
are properly prepared, effectively implemented and reflect the adequate
data from all locations.  The M&E Specialist will train project staff in
the collection of M&E data and will work with cooperating So. Sudan
institutions to develop their M&E skills.  The candidate will report
directly to Chief of Party.

Minimum QUALIFICATIONS include: Minimum five years of experience
working directly on similar USAID programs in the capacity identified
above.  Proven experience in data collection, statistical analysis,
integration and reporting.  Strong understanding of USAID regulations
for procurement administration.  Some exposure to value chain
competitiveness and private sector development, preferably in Africa.
Excellent English communication skills and ability to write
comprehensive reports in accordance with USAID standards and practices.
Proven experience of working effectively with Southern Sudanese
government and other donors.  Strong computer skills.

ARD, Inc. is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its
operations in the US and overseas. We encourage applications from women
and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. ARD, Inc. is
proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. Closing
Date: Open

Please email full, current CV in reverse chronological format
to vstradnic@ardinc.com or fax to V. Stradnic at 1-802-658-4247. Please
refer to job code "Sudan M & E" in subject line. Applications that do
not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered.

The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), a national organization representing approximately 3,000 local health departments nationwide, has an immediate opening for a Public Health Informatics/Health IT Intern.

• Experience with public health and/or research methods courses
• Public health informatics, health information management, or health policy experience preferred
• Graduate student preferred
• Courses in public health, informatics, health policy, information science preferred

Qualified applicants should send cover letter and resume to: NACCHO, 1100 17^th Street, NW, Second Floor, Washington, DC 20036. Fax: 202-783-1583. Attn: Public Health Informatics/Health IT Intern, or email swebb@naccho.org. No phone calls please.

Faculty Position in Epidemiology
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
http://www.med.cornell.edu/publichealth/divisions/biostatistics/

The Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University invites application for two positions at the level of tenure-track Instructor/Assistant Professor in Epidemiology. Both positions require grant writing, statistical consulting, and teaching.

The mission of the division is to support and encourage epidemiologic studies in various disease fields, including hypertension, chronic kidney disease, metabolic surgery, muscoskeletal disease, and cancer. Epidemiologists are expected to also provide assistance with design/analysis of research studies (clinical trials, group-randomized trials, etiologic and genomic studies), and develop/participate in teaching specialized courses.
 

Basic Qualifications:
• PhD in Epidemiology or related disciplines
• Background and experience or fellowship training in Obesity/Diabetes, Cancer, Cardiovascular, Nutritional, Renal, Reproductive Epidemiology, and/or Epidemiology of Aging
• Skilled in using databases and statistical software
• Demonstrated capability for developing research proposal
• Excellent people, communication, and organizational skills
• Research interest in few of the following areas
o Health Disparity
o Community Based Research
o Women’s health
o Global Health
o Device-related outcome research
o Surgical Learning Curve
o Secondary Database analysis

Candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vita, a statement of research and teaching interest, and arrange for up to three letters of reference to be sent directly to the address below (emails preferred). The salary for this position will be based on the successful candidate’s experience and background. A full range of benefits is provided to faculty members of Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found.

 

Madhu Mazumdar, PhD
mam2073@med.cornell.edu
Chief, Division of Biostatistics & Epidemiology
Department of Public Health
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
402 E 67th St, LA-225
New York, NY 10021

 

Southwest Tribal NARCH Scholarships
Purpose
The purpose of the Southwest
Tribal NARCH Scholarship Programs
is to help American Indian
and Alaska Native students pursue
an education in public health. Fall
2009 marks the first round of
scholarship funding.
 

Eligibility
• Applicants must be an enrolled
member in a federally recognized
tribe.
• Priority will be given to members
of tribes in New Mexico,
Texas, and Colorado
• Applicants must be enrolled in
a graduate degree program
• Priority will be given to students
that have demonstrated
commitment to their program
of study for the Graduate Research
Assistant program
• Priority will be given to dual
degree MD and MPH students
for the MPH scholarship program
• Two students will be selected
per semester per program
 

Application deadline
Applications must be received by:
October 16, 2009
Graduate Research Assistant
Program
Open to American Indian and Alaska
Native students officially enrolled in
graduate (Doctoral or Master level)
degree granting programs at the University
of New Mexico (UNM) to assist
the Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal
Epidemiology Center with ongoing projects.
Students are paid $16/hour for up
to 20 hours/week during the academic
year. A GRA Application Form must
be completed and required documents
submitted.

Master of Public Health
Program
Open to American Indian and Alaska
Native students who are working to
complete a Master in Public Health degree
with preference given to students
pursuing dual degrees in medicine (MD)
and pubic health (MPH). A stipend of
$7,500 per semester is available. The
students must be full-time enrolled students.
An MPH Application Form must
be completed and required documents
submitted.

Applications Forms available at:
www.mynarch.net or contact Rita Kie
at rkie@aaihb.org
 

Requirements
• Completed MPH or GRA Application
Form
• Copy of tribal ID or proof of
tribal enrollment
• Copy of transcript(s) (unofficial
transcripts accepted)
• Resume
• Statement of Need or Interest
(250 word maximum): Explain
how this support will help you
to pursue your goals in the
health-related field. Provide
details of your past experiences
and future goals to show
your commitment in completing
your degree and in working
to improve the health of AI/
ANs. In particular, provide a
description of your interest
and experience in health research.

For questions, including eligibility and application
requirements, please contact:
Rita Kie, BA
NARCH Program Coordinator
(505) 217-2807
rkie@aaihb.org

Francine C. Gachupin, PhD, MPH
NARCH Principal Investigator
(505) 962-2602
epidirector@aastec.org

For more information, please use the following link:

http://www.aastec.net/cms/kunde/rts/aastecnet/docs/171482849-09-17-2009-13-30-10.pdf

Healthcare Consulting Firm
Integrity Management Services, LLC
5911 Kingstowne Village Parkway, Suite 210
Alexandria, VA 22315
www.strategicm.com

Job Title: Healthcare (Medicare/Medicaid) Data Analyst
Classification: Biostatistics/ Health Care Data Analysis /Health Care Policy/ SAS Data Analyst/ Professional Coder
Position Description: Integrity Management Services, a leading health care consulting firm in the Washington D.C. area is seeking an experienced Data Analyst to conduct various health care data analysis projects to help detect patterns of potential fraud and abuse within the health care industry. The Data Analyst should possess strong analytical skills and able to use statistical software such as SAS, SQL, SPSS, as well as Business Objects, MS Excel, and MS Access. In addition, knowledge and experience with IBM Mainframe SAS, JCL, and TSO is a plus. There may be 2-3 openings for this position. 

Specifically, the analyst should possess base SAS programming knowledge and intermediate level experience with SAS macros, PROC REPORT, SAS/GRAPH procedures, SAS ODS, PROC UNIVERIATE, PROC TTEST, PROC MEANS, and PROC FREQ. The analyst should also have experience applying statistical concepts including t-tests and chi-square, to large datasets.

The Data Analyst should have experience with analyzing and interpreting data, maintaining and manipulating large datasets, ensuring integrity of the data, performing quality assurance, and formally writing results for submission in final reports. Additionally, the Analyst will research specific regulatory and industry information regarding Medicare and Medicaid to help formulate hypotheses for data analysis projects. The Analyst should be comfortable with both quantitative and qualitative analysis and working on multi-faceted projects. Experience and knowledge of health care claims data is preferred (e.g. familiarity with ICD-9 codes, physician specialty codes, pharmaceutical data, provider identifiers, etc.). Current contracts deal primarily with Medicaid data and Medicare Part A, B and D data. Professional coders with data analysis experience and/or SAS knowledge are encouraged to apply.
The Data Analyst will work independently as well as collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team consisting of other data analysts, statisticians, DBAs, IT operations staff, regulatory analysts, and various senior subject matter experts. The Data Analyst should be able to effectively communicate with and between technical and non-technical end users, providing clear explanation and documentation of procedures used and results obtained from data analysis tasks. Opportunities for training and growth are available.

Qualifications
Qualified candidates will possess an undergraduate or graduate degree (e.g. MPH, MPP, Health Information Management, Health Policy, Statistics, Economics, etc.) with extensive quantitative methods/statistical coursework, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field, combined with 2 years of data analysis experience within the healthcare industry. Knowledge of basic data analysis techniques and familiarity with SAS, SQL, or similar programs required. Experience with regulatory analysis, specifically Medicare and/or Medicaid and knowledge of health care claims data is required. Enthusiastic individuals who can work effectively in both a team setting as well as independently is a must!
All candidates MUST pass a background check and drug screening prior to employment. Local candidates preferred.

Organization Description
Integrity Management Services, LLC (IMS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Strategic Management Systems, Inc., specializing in assisting government healthcare organizations prevent and detect fraud and abuse in their programs. With a highly professional staff of data analysts, statisticians, medical professionals, auditors, investigators, evaluators, and regulatory analysts, IMS focuses on helping ensure the integrity of healthcare program regulations and policy. Services offered by IMS include: Data aggregation and claims analysis, Regulatory Analysis, Audits, Investigations, Evaluations, Program compliance, and oversight, and review.
PLEASE NOTE: The Integrity Management Services, LLC website is currently under construction. However, please refer to our corporate website, Strategic Management, for more information. www.strategicm.com
Strategic Management (SM) is a leading health care consulting firm providing regulatory and corporate compliance risk management services with a focus on ethics and corporate integrity. Specializing in health care management consulting since 1992, SM brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge and experience to the compliance risk issues facing health care organizations. Whether working with a large health care delivery system, a multi-state managed care organization, publicly traded health services organization, or a federal or state government agency, SM provides a wide range of business and operational management solutions to help clients better respond to compliance needs and succeed in the complex regulatory and compliance environment of the nation's health care system.
SM’s key strength is its unique understanding of the intersection between government oversight and private industry business operations within the health care environment. By employing numerous consultants with hands-on experience in federal agencies such as the OIG, CMS, and FBI, as well as senior staff experienced in private sector health care administration, academia, oversight associations, law, information technology, and other key areas, SM can provide regulatory and compliance risk management solutions that are unmatched in the health care industry

Salary
$50-55K (Commensurate with experience)

Interested candidates should email resumes to IMSJobs@strategicm.com.

• Represents NACCHO’s Public Health Informatics projects at local and national conferences.
• Coordinates and prepares written summaries of project meetings, including advisory group meetings, conference calls, and site visits.
• Serves as lead staff for specific programmatic activities, when designated by supervisor.
• Provides input on project proposals, periodic reports to funding agencies, and other documents related to the project.

• Develops PowerPoint presentations, brochures, or other marketing materials for use during project-related events and activities.
• Responds to project inquiries from LHDs nationwide.
• Identifies opportunities for marketing the project and assists in implementing promotional activities including maintenance of project list services and e-newsletters.
• Updates and maintains key areas of the project portion of the Website.
• Assists in drafting and editing relevant reports, fact sheets, and articles for publication in NACCHO Exchange and Public Health Dispatch.

• Conducts Web-based (Internet) research on relevant local Public Health Informatics/HIT issues.
• Researches and identifies relevant tools, resources, and best/model practices related to informatics training and workforce development.
• Compiles findings from research efforts (i.e., review sites or surveys), and assists with writing and/or revising case studies, issue briefs and other materials based on the research findings.
• Assists in the development, assembly and distribution of related educational materials and tools for distribution to members and partners.

• Represents NACCHO at meetings, as needed.
• Develops and/or maintains project-related databases.
• Assists with conference planning and implementation.
• Participates actively on assigned teams.
• Performs administrative support tasks, and other duties as assigned.
• NOTE: Some travel may be required.

• Demonstrated interest in Public Health Informatics/HIT issues
• Knowledge of public health informatics/HIT issues at the local, state and/or national level
• Knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment
• Preferred:  Experience working in an association environment or local health department

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with diverse groups, and to interact effectively with co-workers, members, funding agencies, partners, vendors, and other external stakeholders
• Excellent ability to communicate well with the public on the phone, via email, and in person
• Ability to coordinate meeting logistics
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to complete tasks within assigned time frames
• Ability to develop and maintain databases
• Ability to work independently as necessary to achieve high performance in position
• Ability to work effectively within teams
• Full accountability for all work responsibilities and outcomes, and for input to team(s)

• Good research skills
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office, particularly Word
• Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills; ability to maintain accurate files
• Detail-oriented; high degree of accuracy in all aspects of work
• Good presentation skills
• Customer service orientation, for both internal and external members

EOE:      NACCHO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.