Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Consult and collaborate with graduate health students (medical, dental, clinical psychology), biostatistician, and KCU faculty in executing scholarly work, including protocol development, study design, data analysis, and dissemination of results
Independently perform statistical analyses of health data, including interpretation and reporting of results
Leverage existing data to develop reports on population health status measures
Collaborate to prepare abstracts, posters, scientific articles, to make presentations for professional groups
Produce data visualizations to communicate findings to external audiences
Maintain accurate and organized work records
Aid in submission of grant applications, requests for proposals, and other evidence- based practices geared towards programmatic fiscal sustainability
Contribute to the development of CPHE strategies and goals, ensuring that programs align with KCU’s mission and vision
Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization
Other and Supportive Functions:
Maintain professional relationships with public health, community health, educational and private health care organizations and supporting partners
Other administrative tasks (i.e., filing, preparing documentation)
Participate in developing CPHE goals, objectives and systems
Participate in team and University meetings
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree from an accredited program in epidemiology or other closely related field is required
Thorough knowledge of public health principles and practices, epidemiology, study design, data analysis, and an understanding of the use of health data
Ability to clearly communicate the findings of epidemiologic studies
Experience in the use of statistical software for data analysis (SAS, SPSS, STATA, R, etc.)
Knowledge of available public health-related databases (experience in using these data sources preferred)
Ability to self-start projects and work independently with minimal guidance
Excellent communication and attention to detail
Strong working knowledge of spreadsheet platforms (i.e. Excel, Sheets, etc.).
Experience with REDCap preferred
Training or knowledge in working with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) preferred
Population health and/or public health experience preferred
Effective at managing multiple projects across multiple clients and stakeholders
Demonstrated sensitivity to a wide range of disciplines, interests, and constituencies represented at KCU and a deep commitment to population health and equity as part of its public mission
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and to work effectively and harmoniously with a wide variety of stakeholders
Sensitivity in working with an ethnically, socio-economically, and socially diverse workforce
