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Job Description
Job Location: This position will be located at 930 Wildwood Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109. However, consideration will be given to statewide candidates with frequent travel to Jefferson City being required.
Why you’ll love this position:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who has strong written and oral communication skills, is capable of working in a team environment, and interacting with a diverse group of audiences. This position will serve as the primary data disseminator for a number of programs within the Office of Epidemiology including the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS), the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), the Missouri County Level Study (CLS), and the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS).- Serve as the YRBSS Coordinator, responsible for overseeing the Youth Risk Behavior Survey in high schools and middle schools across Missouri
- Responsible for the analysis and data dissemination of several population-based surveillance surveys including Missouri YRBSS, BRFSS, CLS, PRAMS, and other Chronic Disease programs
- Develop grant-related reports and presentations and present to internal and external stakeholders
- Serve as a resource for programs with respect to their statistical and epidemiological needs
- Provide timely and accurate responses to data requests
- Develop materials that promote the dissemination of data, including dashboards, reports, fact sheets, data briefs, and infographics
- Coordinate with units across the Division with respect to program planning, implementation and evaluation
Minimum Qualifications:- Master's degree preferred
- 2 or more years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of current research and analytical methods related to public health and epidemiology
- Background in epidemiological research, surveillance, analytical methods, and/or health information analysis is preferred
- Proficiency with SAS or similar statistical software packages is desired, as well as familiarity with PC desktop resources and Microsoft Office Professional software
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here . -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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