The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts.
The Richmond & Henrico County Health Districts (RHHD) are on the forefront of Public Health and Population Health. Our mission is to protect health, champion equity, and partner to address local needs. We accomplish this by exposing and addressing the root causes of health disparities and protecting health through disease prevention and monitoring, providing clinical services, nutrition services, environmental health services, vital records, emergency planning, and building health equity by partnering with communities and working collaboratively across sectors. WE ARE PUBLIC HEALTH!
The Richmond City Health District is currently seeking an experienced Statistical Analyst. Our Statistical Analysts are critical in helping our staff and communities use data to better understand and address the challenges facing our residents. Typical responsibilities or duties may include: collection and analysis of data using a variety of established methods, procedures, statistical formulas, and techniques; verification of data for accuracy, identification of trends, and preparation of reports as directed; and development and/or operationalizing systems and processes to automate and facilitate data use. Analyses performed address a variety of negative health outcomes or inequities impacted or driven by Social Determinants of Health. Frequent contact and collaboration with other staff as well as information sources and end users of data is required to accurately collect data and to meet user needs. May lead other support staff on projects.
This incumbent will be expected to work in our Richmond City HD (400 East Cary) and other offsite areas in the community as needed. Mileage reimbursement is available for any work-related travel. Typical work hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
As part of VDH, this is a state position with comprehensive state benefits that include 13 paid holidays, affordable health insurance options, paid leave, life insurance, disability plans, retirement plans and more.
Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge of database management; data quality assurance techniques and procedures; basic statistical formulas and techniques. • Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, problem solving, statistical analysis and database management skills. • Software skills should include MS Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word). • Ability to collect, analyze and enter data; perform data quality checks; report and reconcile discrepancies; prepare clear and accurate documentation and reports; conduct research; communicate effectively with diverse audiences; provide technical assistance; conduct training. • Willingness to travel.
Additional Considerations
• Extensive knowledge related to data management or other relevant public health field and/or equivalent experience and training. • Experience with software language such as SQL, python, or R. Must have basic knowledge of SQL querying. Knowledge of data visualization tools preferred (esp. Tableau). • Working knowledge and experience with Tableau and Redcap software: demonstrated ability to provide technical assistance, as well as directly manage and manipulate data, create data tools for data collection (for Redcap), perform ad hoc data pulls and analyses, and visualize data. • Demonstrated ability to evaluate, extract, interpret, and make recommendations regarding most appropriate uses of secondary data sources to meet agency needs. • Master level knowledge or equivalent professional experience in statistics, mathematics, public health, informatics, or related field.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
VDH requires all Health Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a onetime dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td o r Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year’s seasonal influenza vaccination.
Contact Information
Name: Lakeema Jones
Phone: 000-000-0000
Email: Lakeema.Jones@vdh.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
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