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Data Quality and Informatics Manager
Pay Grade: M
Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer. As a member of theGeorgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
- Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
As a Data Quality and Informatics Manager at the Office of Vital Records within the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.
**Grant funded position**
Requirements
- Serves as a member of the Vital Records management team that implements the office’s strategic direction, policies, objectives, and operational plan to ensure quality service and data are consistently provided to Georgia’s constituents and stakeholders.
- Advises other Vital Records and DPH leadership on issues, opportunities, and changes to Vital Records’ data management and systems.
- Manages Vital Records data analysts by providing direction, oversight, and professional development necessary to ensure the team effectively meets its objectives. Responsible for all supervisory activity of data analysts. This includes, but is not limited to, hiring, on-boarding, setting annual goals, evaluating performance, providing corrective action, and approving leave and scheduling requests.
- Monitors and reviews all Vital Records data to identify issues with quality and completeness, and implements corrective actions and changes when needed to Vital Records’ data management procedures and training.
- Responsible for maintaining and implementing policies and operational procedures to assure completeness of incoming vital records, and quality of fields contained in vital records.
- Meets with Vital Records stakeholders, including data recipients, users, and providers, to identify needs and opportunities to collaborate. Develops appropriate solutions that optimize automation and data integrity.
- Serves as lead for Vital Records data and system modernization efforts, including projects to utilize HL7 FHIR standards to exchange data with recipients such as the CDC National Center for Health Statistics, and vital records data providers.
- Provides data, reports, dashboards, and other informatics services to the Vital Records office, and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Performs other duties as required by Vital Records leadership team.
- Standard hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Flexible scheduling is available per DPH policy.
- Position requires work onsite, with option to telework part of the week per DPH policy.
- Occasional travel less than 5%.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Three years experience managing professional level staff
OR
Seven years of related professional experience AND Three years managing at the level equivalent to area of assignment
OR
Three years of experience at the lower level (GSM010) or position equivalent.
Note: A combination of education and experience at agency discretion.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in public health, statistics, informatics, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish goals and objectives.
- Prior management or supervisory experience of data analysts, statisticians, or similar staff.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft SQL to query data and develop reports.
- Demonstrated proficiency with informatics software and tools.
- Experience with HL7 FHIR in a public health or healthcare setting and HL7 FHIR certification.
The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
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