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The Office of Statistics and Evaluation (OSE) within the Bureau of Community Health and Prevention (BCHAP) seeks to hire an Epidemiologist to primarily support the Cancer Initiatives Unit within the Division of Community-Based Prevention and Care (DCBPC). The Cancer Epidemiologist will serve as the lead epidemiologist/evaluator to oversee cancer surveillance, and implement multi-year, multi-site evaluation frameworks to capture progress and success for the 3 cancer programs within the Cancer Initiatives Unit. The selected candidate will work closely withthe Clinical-Community Linkage Innovation Epidemiologist III,Cancer Initiatives manager, and program staff, be responsible for planning and executing grant writing and evaluation efforts, such as setting evaluation priorities forfederally funded programs, grant applications, program and policy evaluation plans, data interpretation, and developing data visualization and dissemination products for diverse audiences. The selected candidate will also be responsible for analyzing key surveillance and survey/clinical datasets (including BRFSS, YRBS, YHS, claims datasets, etc) to generate accurate and relevant data and evidence that inform programmatic decision-making. The epidemiologist will also apply a structural analysis of systemic and historical racism and resulting inequities to their work, in alignment with the principles and practices of the BCHAP Racial Equity Movement. This includes understanding the root causes of health inequities in cancer, particularly the role of structural racism and other systemic drivers of cancer, and incorporating a racial equity lens in data collection, analyses, evaluation, and dissemination materials. *Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive): * * Work closely with Epidemiologist III,Cancer Initiatives manager, andprogram staff to lead the development and execution of the 5-year surveillance and evaluation plans for the 3 cancer programs, including the development of robustevaluation frameworks, identification of novel and appropriate methodological approaches, surveillance data sources, and analyses and creation of high impact dissemination products to elevate program impact and success. * Lead creation of analytic plans for conducting and performing computer-based data analysis (quantitative and qualitative) using SAS, REDCap, Excel, and Access for epidemiologic analysis and file linkage of large data sets (including Cancer registry, vital records, BRFSS, case-mix (hospital ED, hospitalization, and discharge data), etc), including disaggregation by geography, demographic, and SDOH measures where appropriate to generate accurate and relevant estimates and trends. * Work closely with the Epidemiologist III, Cancer Initiatives manager, andprogram staff to analyze, present, contextualize, and interpret data highlighting cancer-related health inequities to deepen program understanding of root causes, use data to inform health equity approaches in programming, and educate and inform key stakeholders, including the public, on these issues. * Direct the development of new evaluation tools and new evaluation projects that align with programmatic priorities. This includes the development of data collection instruments such as questionnaires and surveys, conducting literature reviews to contribute to evidence-based decision-making, performing new analyses, and leveraging new software that will enhance existing program work. This can also include the identification of new surveillance data sources and new mixed methods approach to evaluation. * Work closely with the Epidemiologist III, Cancer Initiatives manager, andprogram staff to complete all reporting requirements by the CDC, including fostering good relationships with CDC project officers effectively framing the Massachusetts program approach, and elevating program success in rigorous and compelling ways. * Work closely with the Epidemiologist III, Cancer Initiatives manager, andprogram staff to set annual evaluation priorities, deadlines, and target deliverables. This includes required federal grant deliverables as well as additional factsheets and reports, abstracts, publications, and presentations for information sharing with diverse stakeholders including partners through the learning collaboratives, the CDC, and the national audience (via conferences, workshops, and forums). * Prepare and present program work and data before steering committees, workgroups, conferences, and other venues. * Respond to cancer-related internal and external data requests. * Participate in Division, Bureau, OSE, and Department-related health equity and racial equity trainings, workgroups, and activities. Attend Division, program, OSE, Workgroup, Steering Committee or Coalition, and CDC Project Officer meetings. * Supervise Epidemiologist I and interns, as appropriate. * *Required Qualifications: * Awareness of the principles and practices of epidemiology. * Knowledge of equity, and how it impacts access to resources and health. * Keen knowledge of the methods of statistical report writing. * Ability to establish rapport with others. * Capacity to gather information by examining records and documents. * Ability to determine the proper format and procedure for assembling items of information. _ *Preferred Qualifications:* * Strong background in public health program evaluation and survey research methodology in an applied setting. * Experience in successful federal grant writing, reporting, and design of multi-year, multi-component evaluation frameworks, including the selection of appropriate study designs, indicators, data collection tools, and analytic approaches based on the evaluation questions. * Proficient in statistical analysis using SAS of diverse large datasets including surveys, administrative, EMR, and others. * Experience in qualitative research methods (e.g. conducting focus groups, structured key informant interviews) and conducting qualitative analysis * Experience using non-traditional analytic approaches like social network analysis, spatial analysis, and data visualization and mapping software (e.g. Tableau, ArcGIS, PowerBI, etc). * Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and work collaboratively to lead a team in strategizing, prioritizing project outcomes, and problem-solving. * Knowledge of current research, policies, programs, and evaluation in the field of cancer prevention and control * Knowledge of epidemiologic trends, emerging issues, and key challenges around cancer prevention and control specific to Massachusetts. * Understanding of the social determinants of health and health equity to address health concerns across disease categories and disciplines. * Be experienced in supervision and mentoring * Be experienced in the development and review of data documents including briefs, factsheets, literature reviews, and other dissemination products for policymakers, community partners and lay audiences * Excellent oral and written communicator with experience presenting data to diverse audiences via poster or oral presentations. /**/ /*About the Department of Public Health:*/ The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth. We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities. DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems. More information can be found at:* *MA Department of Public Health _ /_Pre-Hire Process:_/ A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4 First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. * * Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional or technical experience in epidemiology, biology, biostatistics, toxicology, environmental science, environmental health, ecology, public health, chemistry, virology, immunology, bacteriology, microbiology, or statistics and (B) of which at least two (2) years must have been in a professional capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions listed below. Substitutions: I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in epidemiology, biology, biostatistics, toxicology, environmental science, environmental health, ecology, public health, chemistry, virology, immunology, bacteriology, microbiology, statistics, or other health-related field may be substituted for a maximum of two (2) years of the required (A) experience.* II. A Master's degree or higher with a major in epidemiology, biology, biostatistics, toxicology, environmental science, environmental health, ecology, public health, chemistry, virology, immunology, bacteriology, microbiology, statistics, or other health-related field may be substituted for a maximum of three (3) years of the required (A) experience and one (1) year of the required (B) experience.* Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. NOTE: Educational substitution will only be permitted for a maximum of one (1) year of the (B) experience. _Comprehensive Benefits_ When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! *An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Science* *Organization: Department of Public Health *Title: *Cancer Control Epidemiologist Location: Massachusetts-Boston-250 Washington Street Requisition ID: 240004T4